Beijing Fu’anxin Hostel

Remodeled from a courtyard, Beijing Fu’anxin Hostel is situated near Yuetan Park, White Stupa Temple, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City. Though not sumptuously decorated, it is brimming with an old-world charm and an intimate vibe. Centrally located yet completely cut from urban hustle and bustle, this tiny courtyard is equipped with all basic facilities. With no shortage of restaurants, malls, hotels and public transportation means nearby, it is quite a good choice on the whole. Come evening, taking a casual stroll around comes highly recommended, for there are many cute spots for a breather in the yard. Even just being in a daze would make you feel good.

Address: No. 307, Fuchengmen Inner Street  阜成门内大街307号

Tel: 010-66160893

Beijing Templeside Lianlian Hutong Guest House

Located in the Hutong protection area right in Beijing downtown, Beijing Templeside Lianlian Hutong Guest House allows the guests to enjoy the authentic Hutong life in Beijing Inner City. Staying in the guest house with criss-cross hutong and alleys nearby, you can hear clearly locals speaking unique Beijing dialect with each other. In addition, it also provides easy access to Tian’anmen, the Forbidden City, Beihai Park and Xidan.

Featuring the simple and homely decor, it makes guests feel at home. And as to services, the guest house combines cost-effective accommodation, catering and drinks that all are great value for money. Moreover, it is also equipped with self-service laundry, shared bathroom and WiFi. Outside, there are flowers, grasses, trees, cats, dogs and fishbowls dotted around in the yard. Here, you can have a chitchat while drinking tea, coffee or wines.

Address: No. 8, Anping Alley, Zhaodengyu Road   赵登禹路安平巷8号

Tel: 010-66172571

SIHE Courtyards Hotel

With a history of over a century, SIHE Courtyards Hotel is a well-preserved courtyard in traditional Chinese style. It features a nice mix of modern hotel conveniences and traditional Chinese culture, presenting a certain understated elegance.

Inside, the yard is full of lush grasses and trees and is brimming with exquisite elegance and old-world charm. As seasons come and go, the scene changes, which is very interesting. On leisure time, you can take a stroll to the garden patio, tea house and cloisters to soak up the authentic courtyard culture unique to the old Peking in closer distance.

Address: Yard 10, Xisi North 2nd Alley   西四北二条10号院

Tel: 010-63134585

Room price: 145 yuan or above

Courtyard Hotel Du Palais Rouge

Positioned in the northeast of the Drum Tower, Courtyard Hotel Du Palais Rouge offers a beautiful panorama of the Drum Tower. Moreover, it also sits in the walking distance of Nanluoguxiang and Houhai, two famous commercial areas for nightlife. Stretched across two floors, it features a traditional red decor and a characterful room design style, giving rise to the strong Buddhism vibes.

Address: Yard 24, Zhonglouwan Hutong  钟楼湾胡同24号院

Tel: 010-84018039

Purple Courtyard Guest House

Tucked away in the depth of Nanluoguxiang, Purple Courtyard sits in the walking distance of Tian’anmen, the Forbidden City, the Bell and Drum Towers, bar street along Houhai, and Yandaixiejie. If you are pining for a unique experience to Beijing hutong, this very quiet Nanluoguxiang is a best choice. With criss-cross hutongs and alleys nearby, the hotel also enjoys easy access to an infinite selection of traditional Beijing-style snacks.

With fitful hawking unique to the Old Peking time coming from all directions, you would feel as if being transported back in time. Inside, it features a beautiful yard and understated, neat rooms. Plus located in the Inner City within the 2rd Ring Road, it is easy of access to convenient public transportation means and metro trains.

Address: Location I: No. 24 A, Shajing Hutong, Nanluoguxiang 南锣鼓巷沙井胡同甲24号

Location II: Yard 3 A, Wenchengxiang Hutong, Jiaodaokou South Street 交道口南大街文丞相甲3号院

Tel: 010-64052375

Imperial Courtyard Hotel

With a loft-style courtyard on the second floor, Imperial Courtyard Hotel features a traditional Chinese layout with old-world charm. At the same time, it is also well-equipped with all modern conveniences like meeting room, hobby, bar, café, supermarket and such. So, it indeed boasts a nice blend of traditional essence and modern fashion. The hotel has three room types of executive suites with exquisite decor and elegant vibe. With archaistic lamps and old-fashioned wooden armchairs, the rooms highlight the ultimate classic decor, presenting a certain classic luxury. So, staying here would transport those travelers back in time.

Address: No. 16, Huayuan East Road, Andingmen 安定门花园东巷16号

Tel: 4008198070

Red Capital Residence

Red Capital Residence Hotel with a high profile is a plush courtyard hotel in a class of its own. With a time-honored history, it has borne witness to the history of the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China (1912–1949). Thanks to a full year of restoration and maintenance of Beijing’s top traditional craftsmen, this courtyard steeped in history has been reimagined while its original features are well-preserved. In addition, it has also won many accolades like “Hotels on the 2016 Editor’s Recommendation List” by World Travel and Leisure Journal, and “Choice-worthy Independent Hotel” by China Economic Review Journal.

Address: No. 9, Dongsi 6th Alley 东四六条9号

Tel: 010-84035308/64027150

Old Beijing Square Hotel

Holed up in BaochaoHutong, the Old Beijing Square adjoins Drum Tower, Nanluoguxiang and Houhai. Upon entering it, Chinese wistaria, stone tables and century-old jujube trees will strike the eye, and all urban hustle and bustle slipping out of your mind at the moment. With ink aroma, tea fragrance and bird chirps around, this traditional courtyard feels comfy and cozy.

Address: No. 38 A, BaochaoHutong, Dongcheng District 东城区宝钞胡同甲38号

Tel: 4008198070