Zhong An Hotel Beijing Former Residence of Journalist Edgar Snow
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.
Book it if you want a cheap, well-reviewed room in a traditional alley near Beijing's central railway station, with staff who help with apps and translation. Skip it if you need space, as rooms are compact, or if you want to walk to the Forbidden City.
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Zhong An Hotel Beijing Former Residence of Journalist Edgar Snow is a three-star hotel in Downtown Beijing. It suits first-time visitors on a budget who value practical help: guests say the team assists with local apps, logistics and translation. It also works for travellers arriving or leaving by train, given the location near the central railway station.
Skip it if room size matters to you. Guests describe the rooms as clean and functional but compact, with limited floor space and storage. Travellers with large suitcases or families planning a long stay may want our Best Value pick instead.
Location and getting around
The address is No. 6, Kuijiachang Hutong, Beijing Train Station East Avenue. Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 and mention the setting in a traditional alley near the central railway station.
Tiananmen Square is 3.5 km away, about 44 minutes on foot, and the Forbidden City is 3.8 km, about 48 minutes. Both are far to walk, so plan on public transport or a taxi for sightseeing days. These are straight-line estimates, so real walking routes will likely be longer.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 4,425 reviews, joint 8th of the 14 eligible properties we compared. That is a strong result for a budget hotel with such a large review base.
Guests praise the friendly staff, who help with local apps, logistics and translation, and they like the hutong setting near the station. The recurring drawback is room size: clean and functional, but compact with little storage.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €43.45 per night for 2 adults, 52% below the sample median of €90.13. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Happy Dragon Alley Hotel Beijing Tian An Men Forbidden City, came in at €73.18 a night with a score of 9.4. Our Luxury pick, New World Beijing Hotel, was €142.80 with 9.2. Zhong An saves you about €30 a night against the Best Value pick. The listing includes a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, with breakfast styles including continental, Asian, American, buffet and to go. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 14 eligible hotels in Beijing. After reserving the upscale choice, Zhong An had the lowest eligible reference price at €43.45 a night. A score of 8.8 across 4,425 reviews shows that the low price does not come with a weak track record.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check the room size in square metres if space matters, confirm whether breakfast is included, and ask about family room layouts. Read the cancellation terms as well.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can I walk from Zhong An Hotel to the Forbidden City?
It is about 3.8 km, roughly 48 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Most visitors will prefer public transport or a taxi.
Is the hotel near Beijing railway station?
Guests describe it as set in a traditional alley near the central railway station, and the address is on Beijing Train Station East Avenue.
Do staff speak English or help with apps?
Guests say the team helps with local apps, logistics and translation. Language levels are not confirmed, so ask in advance if you need specific help.
Are the rooms small?
Yes, guests describe them as clean and functional but compact, with limited floor space and storage. Check the listed room size before booking.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was about €43 per night for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.