Harbin China – 12 Hostels and Hotels in All Price Ranges

There are hundreds of hotels across the city of Harbin that are suitable for all budgets. The best areas to stay are close to the city centre around the central pedestrian area of Zhongyang (Central) Walking Street. In that area you are close to the main attractions and have easy access from there to more outlying districts.

Budget Accommodation in Harbin

1. Kazy International Youth Hostel

The Kazy International Youth Hostel is located on Tongjiang Street in the centre of Harbin close to the Pedestrian Street and Songhua River; they also operate a shuttle bus service during the Ice and Snow Festival making it very convenient to visit. It is the highest rated hostel in the city and beds in a dorm room cost around CNY50 per person per night. The original hostel was in a former synagogue although it is now in a modern purpose built building. It is within walking distance of several city centre attractions.

2. Hash International Hostel

The Hash International Hostel is located on Zixing Street in Nangang district of Harbin. You get free Wi-Fi with access to Facebook, Twitter and Google, there is a 24 hour reception, a bar and restaurant. Dorm rooms have a shared bathroom and are available from CNY55 per person. Twin ensuite rooms are available for CNY185.67 per night.

There are three more international hostels listed on the hostelworld website all offering around the same price for dorm rooms.

3. Meijia Apartment Hotel

Meijia (which means beautiful home) Apartment Hotel is located in the centre of the city is cozy, safe and clean. Inside each fully equipped apartment is a double bed, kitchen area, 24 hour hot water, and heating in the winter. There is English speaking staff at the reception and each apartment costs CNY199 per night.

4. Metro Hotel

The Metro Hotel is a small hotel next to the Metro market, it takes around 15-20 minutes by taxi to reach the city centre but the hotel has a free shuttle service to Zhongyang Street and other key locations around the city. A room at this hotel costs from CNY100-150 each night.

Mid-range Hotel Accommodation in Harbin

5. Power Hotel

The Power Hotel on Youzeng Road is a little way out of the city centre and this elegant hotel dating from the 1960’s does show its age through wear and tear in some areas. The breakfast that is included in the price for a room is not international and repetitive if staying longer than one or two nights. It is listed as three star but the family rooms and kitchenette means the hotel could be graded higher. It costs from CNY311 per night and the rooms are very warm after being outside in the wintery weather of Harbin.

6. Atour Hotel Harbin

The Atour Hotel Harbin costs from CNY428 per night for a family room at this hotel on Hongjun Street in Nangang district of the city. The hotel provides a very good level of service and the rooms are well designed as well as being comfortable. They do have an unusual feature in having a bath in the bathroom; most hotels in China do not give you this option. The food in the restaurant is very good, Chinese and not international food available.

7. Sinoway Hotel

You will find the Sinoway Hotel on Yiyuan Street to be very helpful and understanding to the needs of their guests although very little English is spoken by the staff of this star hotel. It costs CNY363 per night for a large room in this hotel with good views overlooking the Songhua River. It is close to the subway and a shopping mall and the nearby bus stop makes access to several tourist attractions very simple. The number 47 bus will take you to the St. Sophia Cathedral and the walking street while in the winter the same bus in the opposite direction takes you to the Ice and Snow Festival.

8. Harbin Modern Hotel

The Harbin Modern Hotel is highly rated and I have yet to hear of a poor rating for this hotel. It is in a fantastic location in the centre of Zhongyang Street, the staff do not speak English but they do all they can to help you and try to understand your requests. The lobby area is like a step back in time and many items would not look out of place in a museum. The rooms range in size from standard double or twin to suites. Prices begin in this hotel from CNY347 for a twin or double room.

№Luxury Hotel Accommodation in Harbin
Luxury hotels or the most expensive hotels available in Harbin are quite reasonably priced with a better selection now than there was just 10 years ago. There are some good deals on hotel prices and you can make good savings at most times of the year if you are not travelling during the winter or summer peak seasons.

9. Shangri-la Hotel

The Shangri-la Hotel on Youyi Road claims to be the nicest hotel in the city and at CNY638 per night for a king sized room it is much cheaper than many other hotels in this chain. The hotel has 404 rooms with a spectacular view of the Songhua River. There are separate restaurants for both Chinese and western menus and the coffee garden is used for buffets and beverages. There is a health and fitness centre and a waterfront park if you prefer to do your morning fitness routine outside. The rooms range from king sized to suites. A suite will be around CNY1300 per night.

10. Sofitel Harbin

The Sofitel Harbin on Ganshui Road has previously been known as the Singapore Hotel and the Wanda Hotel. It is a quality 5 star hotel but not in the city centre, it is located in the development zone so ideal if your visit to Harbin is business related. It offers a good alternative to the Shangri-la and the newer facilities may make for a better stay.

11. Kempinski Hotel

The Kempinski Hotel, Harbin is located on Chuangxin Yi Road in Songbei District and rooms at this 5 star hotel are available at the unbelievable price of CNY577 out of the high season. This is an ideal hotel for visiting the Ice and Snow World as it is next door. You can have panoramic views of the river, spectacular views of the ice palace when lit up at night and it is just a ten minute drive to the Siberian Tiger Park.

12. New Paris Hotel

There are two 5 star hotels in the city centre on Zhongshan Road and just a short walk from Zhongyang Walking Street. The New Paris Hotel is luxurious throughout with a very impressive lobby area. The Bremen Hotel makes the claim that it has the most comfortable beds in Harbin.

An All-Inclusive Deal for a Romantic Luxury Breal

For the ultimate in a romantic luxury break you have to look at this two day trip for a happy couple. From Harbin you are driven by private car to China Snow Town located deep inside the remote Shuangfeng Forest. You have a romantic winters evening surrounded by the amazing scenery and the next day 2 or 3 hours skiing followed a trip by snow mobile and then walking up Tiger Mountain. An all inclusive package for this ultimate in luxury costs from CNY4871. You can visit the Snow Town much cheaper by taking the train to Mudanjiang and then a bus to the snow town. It is advisable to book your accommodation in advance if you travel independently.