Holiday Inn Express - Yantai YEDA by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a well rated, low cost base in the Fushan area of Yantai and do not need to be near the harbour. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10, and the reference price was about half the local median, but the small review count and the distance from the waterfront sights are real limits.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick in Yantai. It suits travellers who care most about price and a clean, predictable stay, plus families, since the property lists family rooms.
Skip it if your plans centre on the harbour area or you want to walk to the city's main sights. The one landmark in our data is a long way off, so you will spend time in taxis or on public transport. It is also a 3-star hotel, so do not expect a spa or a long list of extras.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits in Fushan, at Block 1, Wanhang Plaza. The property lists the hotel as beachfront, but we have not checked how close the sand is or what the beach is like, so look at a map and recent photos before you count on it.
Yantai Shimao No.1 The Harbour is about 13.3 km away, which works out at roughly 166 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far. Plan on a taxi or public transport for any trip into the harbour side of the city.
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10, so the immediate area seems to work for them. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified, so treat all of them as rough.
What guests say
The overall score is 9.3 out of 10 from 56 guest reviews. That put it joint first on review score among the 4 eligible properties in the sample we looked at.
We do not have a summary of specific likes or dislikes for this hotel, and 56 reviews is a fairly small base. Read the most recent reviews yourself, with an eye on noise, room size and breakfast, before you commit.
Price and what you get compared with our other two picks
The reference price was €33.85 per night, or about €67.70 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. The sample median was €66.10 per night, so this hotel came in about 49% below it.
For that money you get a 3-star room with air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, a fitness center and a buffet breakfast offered by the property. Whether breakfast is included in your rate has not been confirmed.
Our Best Value pick, Hilton Yantai, is 4 stars, scores 9.0 and was €73.82 per night. Our Luxury pick, Pullman Yantai Center, is 5 stars, also scores 9.0 and was €58.38 per night, cheaper than the Hilton on these dates. Here you save about €25 a night against the Pullman and keep a higher guest score, but you give up stars and a central name.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Yantai. This one had the lowest eligible reference price after we set aside the upscale choice, and it shared the top guest score in the sample. That mix of low price and high rating is exactly what our Budget slot is for.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates, since the November 2026 figures will soon be out of date. Confirm whether breakfast is in your rate and read the cancellation terms.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation rules have not been assessed. Ask the hotel about gym opening hours and any fees, and check a map to see how the beachfront location and the trip to the harbour fit your plans.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Holiday Inn Express Yantai YEDA close to the harbour?
No. Yantai Shimao No.1 The Harbour is about 13.3 km away, roughly 166 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. You will need a taxi or public transport.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price was €33.85 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your own dates.
Does the hotel have a gym?
Yes, a fitness center is listed. Opening times and any fees have not been confirmed, so ask before you go.
Is breakfast included?
The property offers a buffet breakfast, but whether it is included in your rate has not been confirmed. Check the rate details when you book.
Is it good for families?
The property lists family rooms. Room sizes and layouts have not been assessed, so check the exact room type before booking.