Wenzhou China – 5 Best Hostels and Hotels in All Price Ranges

Wenzhou has a wide variety of accommodations, starting from cheap backpacker hotels through to massive high-end luxury hotels. If you’re there for sight-seeing or shopping, make sure you’re near the downtown area. Even in the trendier suburbs there are a number of affordable hotels, and it’s easy to get a great deal. It’s a popular city for business, so there are a large number of business hotels.

Budget accommodation

You can find budget accommodation spread across the city. There are loads of affordable youth hostels and backpackers, as well as some cheap hotels. Many backpackers offer an upgrade option, where you get a private room and bathroom. As a general rule expect shared rooms, but with free WIFI and an aircon if you’re lucky. Here are two ones that we loved:

1. Yandangshan Youth Hostel

100 RMB

The best thing about this funky place is the location. It’s right next to Yandangshan Mountain Scenic Area! Also, nearby is South Yandang Mountain, and Dalong Waterfall. Although it’s a little more expensive than some other hostels, the facilities are really good, providing TVs, free WIFI and comfy beds. You also get private rooms! If you’d like to unwind after a hard day exploring, have a drink at the on-site bar.

You get: Free WIFI, bar, privacy
41 Xie Road, Yandang Town, Yueqing

2. Si Yu Youth Hostel

100 RMB

Situated in the popular Yueqing area, we loved this hostel because every room has a balcony! They also have an air-con which is worth it’s weight in gold over Wenzhou’s summer.

You get: free WIFI, spacious rooms, AC
Building 12, Yan Dang Town

Mid-Range accommodation

These hotels make up the majority of Wenzhou’s accommodation, and can be found throughout the city. The midrange consists mostly of 3-4 star hotels that usually have excellent facilities: you’ll get free WIFI, airport pickup, satellite TV, gyms and spas. If you plan your timing and search hard enough, it’s possible to source great deals for mid-range hotels. Here are two worth checking out:

3. Wenzhou Donguo Hotel

From 250 RMB

In a convenient location (only 100m from the Wenzhou Train Station) with Nantang street, Xiushan Park and Sanyang Wetland Park only a stone throw away. The rooms are well decorated, with dark wood polished to a shine. You’ll also get a mini bar, work desk and slippers. There’s also a great spa on site, and two restaurants (one preparing Chinese food, one Western). It’s a four-star hotel.

You get: Free WIFI, great food, spa
Dongjian Mansion, Wenzhou Avenue, Ouhai District

4. Wenzhou New World Inn

From 320 RMB

We loved this hotel because of it’s stunning Victorian décor! It’s also nearby the popular Jiangxin Island and Haitanshan Scenic Area. Try asking for a room with a beautiful mountain view. The rooms come with a kettle, TV and an air con. A fantastic buffet breakfast is included in the price.

You get: garden or mountain views, AC, TV, great location.
Lucheng District Wangjiang East Road Lihua Garden Block C

High-end Accommodation

5. Shangri La Hotel

From 650 RMB

There are numerous luxury hotels in Wenzhou, so just pick one with a good location. The nearby islands are popular places for people to stay in high-end hotels. We loved the Shangri La Hotel.

Although it’s right in the heart of the city, they’ve somehow managed to produce magnificent mountain and river views. They have an on-site spa and fitness centre, and huge rooms. You also get a massive 37-inch TV, and a mini bar. Play a round of tennis, then go to the world-class spa to unwind. There’s a great restaurant preparing fresh, local cuisine.

You get: great location (it’s also next the International Convention and Exhibition Centre), excellent service, spa.
No.1 Xiangyuan Road, Lucheng District