Beijing: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Beijing side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Zhong An Hotel Beijing Former Residence of Journalist Edgar Snow	Best Value Happy Dragon Alley Hotel Beijing Tian An Men Forbidden City	Luxury New World Beijing Hotel
Guest score	8.8/10	9.4/10	9.2/10
Reviews	4,425	3,686	1,413
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Downtown Beijing	Dongcheng	Dongcheng
Reference price per night	€43	€73	€143
Guests like	Location: Set in a traditional alley near the central railway station. Staff: Friendly team assists with local apps, logistics, and translation.	Staff: Friendly, English-speaking team provide proactive help with tours, apps, and luggage. Location: Central setting in a quiet alley near restaurants, shops, and major attractions.	Location: Walkable to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven, near shops and restaurants. Breakfast: Extensive buffet features a wide variety of Chinese and Western dishes, including fresh pastries.
Guests mention	Room Size: Clean and functional, but compact with limited floor space and storage.	Beds: Clean linens provided, though mattresses are frequently described as firm or hard.	Bed Comfort: Mattresses are frequently described as very firm, though some guests find them supportive.
Good for	family, ac, breakfast	family, ac, breakfast	pool, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Zhong An Hotel Beijing Former Residence of Journalist Edgar Snow if price matters most, Happy Dragon Alley Hotel Beijing Tian An Men Forbidden City for the best balance of score and price, and New World Beijing Hotel if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.