Hotels Near Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square Hotels

Tiananmen Square is a huge public square based in central Beijing, adjacent to the grand moat-bordered Forbidden City palace complex. Tiananmen Square has been the site of many historical Beijing events, which are marked by stone statues and monuments studded around the wide grounds. Surrounding Tiananmen Square, Beijing’s Dongcheng district houses many museums, galleries, and traditional temples. Shoppers and foodies will also find an eclectic mix of market stalls and ritzy department stores, street-cuisine vendors and upper-end restaurants.

Things to see

Begin your busy Beijing day by wandering around Tiananmen Square and visiting its neighbouring landmarks. On the eastern side of this 109-acre square, you’ll find the National Museum of China, an enormous white-faced building with neo-classical influences. Inside, discover seemingly-endless corridors displaying 13th century bronzeware, intricately-decorated porcelain, and gold-threaded jade burial suits. After, amble to the centre of Tiananmen Square and see the mighty Monument to the People’s Heroes, a 10 story obelisk inscribed with gold lettering, dedicated to the martyrs of China’s revolutionary struggles. The Mausoleum of Mao Zedong stands beside the monument - the final resting place of the former Chairman. The mausoleum - which keeps Mao’s embalmed body within a crystal coffin - is open to the public. Afterwards, spend the afternoon outside of Tiananmen Square, in the nearby Forbidden City - a vast palace complex of bright-red gateways, tiered towers, and spiritual incense-clouded halls.

Hotels in Tiananmen Square

Those after budget accommodation will find a selection of 1 and 2 star hotels scattered around Tiananmen Square - providing shared or cosy private rooms - but the majority of the hotels near Tiananmen Square start at 3 stars. These 3 star hotels such as TianAn Rega Hotel, offer air-conditioned ensuite rooms with free WiFi, and handy tour and ticket assistance. The fancy 4 star hotels near Tiananmen Square, meanwhile, boast fine in-house restaurants, huge rooms with flat-screen TVs, and shimmering indoor pools. For total luxury, check out the ritzy 5 star hotels near Tiananmen Square such as Beijing Hotel NUO Wangfujing, where you can unwind with full service spas and 24 hour room service.

Where to stay

Tiananmen Square is based in the centre of the Dongcheng district - Beijing’s Old City. This cultural sightseeing area is perfect for city explorers and families who want easy access to Beijing’s top landmarks. Bargain-hunters and adventurous cuisine-fiends should stay near the shopping and food-market hub of Wangfujing Street, while hip nightlife lovers should head to the bohemian Sanlitun entertainment precinct in the eastern Chaoyang district, where bouncing bars and fusion-cuisine restaurants abound.

How to get to Tiananmen Square

Beijing is well-served by the Beijing Capital International Airport, based just 32 kilometres northeast of the centre. This busy aviation hub serves direct year-round flights from top European cities like London, Amsterdam, and Paris. If your hotel doesn’t provide pick-up services, either take a taxi form the airport, or hop on the speedy Airport Express train. The train takes just 30 minutes to Dongzhimen Station, where you’ll need to change to the subway Line 2. Ride that 3 stops south to Jianguomen, and change to the eastbound Line 1. From there, it’s just 3 stops to Tiananmen East station.