Xi'an

The most famous budget property in Xi'an - a traditional courtyard guesthouse 200 meters from the Bell Tower in the heart of the ancient city, with dormitories and private rooms at budget prices, an excellent common room, and staff who have been helping travelers reach the Terracotta Warriors for 25 years.

📍Xian Hutong 2, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710001, China

A social hostel inside the ancient city walls with a bar, regular events, a nightly hot pot communal dinner, and an excellent free walking tour of the Muslim Quarter every morning. Flying Tiger has one of the best free city guide programs of any hostel in China and is the top recommendation for solo travelers to Xi'an.

📍Inside City Walls, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710001, China

An elegant luxury hotel in a restored Republican-era building directly on Renmin Square in central Xi'an, with beautifully preserved 1930s Chinese architecture, rooftop city views, and walking distance of the Muslim Quarter, Drum Tower, and City Wall. One of the most characterful heritage hotel conversions in China.

📍8 Xijuyuan Lane, Lianhu District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710001, China

A well-designed hostel in the Nanmen area with a beautiful traditional Chinese courtyard, a rooftop terrace, and accommodation ranging from dorms to private rooms. The Han Tang Inn is particularly popular with Chinese domestic travelers and offers a good immersion in the country's backpacker culture.

📍Nanmen area, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710001, China

A sleek modern tower adjacent to the Xi'an City Wall with 509 spacious rooms, a spectacular indoor pool, multiple award-winning restaurants, and a location inside the ancient city that gives easy walking access to the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, and Muslim Quarter. The Hyatt Regency is Xi'an's premier business luxury hotel.

📍158 Dongdajie, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710001, China

A charming mid-range boutique hotel in a renovated 1950s building near the South Gate with individually decorated rooms, a garden courtyard, and a location within walking distance of Shaanxi History Museum, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, and the south City Wall. Melody Hotel offers excellent value for the quality and ambiance.

📍Youyi Road, Yanta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China

A charming hostel in a restored Tang Dynasty courtyard right at the south gate of the City Wall in a location that offers the most beautiful surrounding architecture of any budget property in China. Shuyuan has been consistently rated one of the top hostels in mainland China for its atmosphere, staff, and location.

📍South Gate, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710001, China

A monumental 1953 Soviet-influenced landmark hotel at the center of Xi'an, built as the most ambitious hotel project in post-liberation China and recently restored as a Sofitel Legend with exceptional luxury. The hotel's dramatic architecture, the largest hotel lobby in China, and a prime location on Chang'an Road make it Xi'an's most prestigious address.

📍319 Dongxin Street, Xincheng District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710004, China

A characterful hostel in the Tang West Market area on the western side of the ancient city with Tang Dynasty-style decor, a communal kitchen, a cinema room, and the best organized tours of the Muslim Quarter and Terracotta Warriors at fair prices. An underrated option away from the Drum Tower crowds.

📍Tang West Market, Lianhu District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710016, China

A stunning luxury hotel in the rapidly developing Qujiang New Area near the Tang Paradise theme park with dramatic architecture referencing Tang Dynasty palace design, a rooftop infinity pool with ancient pagoda views, and excellent transport to the Terracotta Warriors. The best luxury base for the south Xi'an sights.

📍No. 68 Yannan Road, Yanta District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China

A well-run hostel in the Muslim Quarter neighborhood with private rooms and dorms, a rooftop terrace with views of the Drum Tower, an excellent Silk Road tour desk, and the most convenient location in the city for exploring the old Muslim Quarter market every morning with the first mosque-goers.

📍Muslim Quarter area, Lianhu District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710001, China

A clean, friendly hostel in the East Street area with reliably comfortable beds, a helpful English-speaking front desk, and a location equidistant between the Muslim Quarter and the City Wall east gate. Xiangzi Inn offers the simplest, most reliable budget base for travelers who want to cover all of Xi'an's main sights.

📍East Street, Beilin District, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710001, China