Where to Stay in Chengdu: A Complete Guide to Chengdu Best Hotels

Chengdu, the capital city pf Sichuan Province, is one of the most populous cities and popular landing or transit city for tourists in China. Chengdu often serves as the gateway city to some of the trickiest treks of China and to some of the most remote and rural treasures of China. This great city of Sichuan is where you can find Pandas roaming in the bamboo forests, people religiously following the culture of teahouses, natives still keeping alive the unique Sichuan Opera, and tourists staying a day or two extra to fully experience the world-famous Sichuan cuisine.

Chengdu is a huge metropolis which is divided into 9 districts, 4 county- level cities, 6 counties, and they are further divided into 123 township-level divisions. The main administrative districts of Chengdu are: Chenghua, Wuhou, Jinniu, Qingyang, and Jinjiang. Since Chengdu is a vast area, tourists often get confused about where to stay. Here are some tips and information on different hotels in different areas. Choose the area and hotel depending on the purpose of the visit and budget.

Tianfu Square and Yanshikou

Tianfu Square is located right in the centre of the city. It is a popular leisure, shopping, and transportation hub among the tourists and locals. Since many main metro connections start and go through Tianfu station, this place is always busy. Yanshikou is the same area as the Tianfu Square. Surrounded by sky scrapers, Tianfu Square is divided equally by a S- shaped divider. It is surrounded by many tourist attractions and shopping malls. Some of the popular attractions surrounding the square are: Sichuan Science and Technology Museum, Imperial Mosque, Sichuan Art Gallery, People’s Park, Jincheng Art Palace, Chengdu Museum, and Sichuan Library.

Value Hotels in Different Budgets:

1) Budget (under $50USD): Xishu Garden Inn

Address: 19 Dongchenggen South Street, Chengdu
Xishu Garden Inn is one of the most budget friendly hotels in Chengdu. It has both rooms and dorms to choose from. Mixed dormitory, female dormitory, standard quadruple room, standard triple room, family room, standard twin room, premium twin room, superior double room, and standard double room are the rooming options available. The pricing for basic room starts from $11USD. This hotel has facilities like free Wi-Fi, free parking, in-house restaurant, laundry facilities, barbecue grill, 24- hour desk and airport shuttle service, English speaking staff, bicycle rental, and lift.

Xishu Garden Inn

2) Mid-range ($50-$100): Fraser Suites Chengdu

Address: 111 Zhihui St, Jinjiang District, Chengdu
Fraser Suite is a luxury apartment hotel located just 1 km away from the subway station. The prices start approximately at $90 USD and the rooms are fully furnished. Studio apartment, one-bedroom apartment, two-bedroom apartment, three-bedroom apartment, and four-bedroom penthouse apartment are the options available here. Some of the facilities and amenities you can enjoy here are all-day dining, 24- hours room services, kid’s club, massage services, steam and sauna rooms, baby-sitting services, temperature-controlled pool, taxi and transportation services, conference and meeting rooms etc.

Fraser Suites Chengdu

3) Luxury (from $100): The St. Regis Chengdu

Address: 99 Taisheng Road South, Qingyang District, Chengdu
The St. Regis is one of the most popular 5- star hotels in Chengdu. The average price starts from $180USD. It is just 1 km away from the Chengdu City Centre. Empire King Suite, Grand Deluxe Twin Room, Grand Deluxe King Room, Deluxe Twin Room, Suite Room, Standard Twin Room, Deluxe Single Room, Executive Deluxe Room, Presidential Room are some of the rooming options available. The facilities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, 24- hour service, in-house restaurant, spa and wellness centre, indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, business centres etc.

The St. Regis Chengdu

Taikoo Li & Chunxi Road

Separated by the IFS Building is the famous Taikoo Li and Chunxi Road. It is just 3 kms to the East of Tianfu Square. Taikoo Li is a trendy and luxurious area with buildings that have retained old Chinese architecture and at the same time houses some of the trendiest high-end shopping centres. From fancy restaurants to peaceful temples, Taikoo Li has it all. Some of the attractions in and around Taikoo Li and Chunxi Road are Daci Temple, IFS building, Sichuan Opera Museum, Dashengci Temple, Sichuan Opera Museum etc.

Taikoo Li & Chunxi Road

Value Hotels in Different Budgets:

1) Budget (under $50USD): Chengdu Flipflop Lounge Hostel

Address: 98 Dongsheng Street, Jinjiang, Chengdu
Chengdu Flipflop Lounge Hostel is one of the best-sellers on Booking.com. Since Taikoo Li is generally expensive, many tourists and backpackers travelling on budget stay in this hostel. The pricing for dorms starts at $28USD. Economy double room, standard double room, 10-bed mixed dormitory, standard triple room, quadruple room, 4-bed mixed dormitory, 6-bed mixed dormitory, 4-bed female dormitory, and private room are the rooming options available. Some of the facilities available are: laundry services, airport shuttle services, free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and lockers, 24-hour front desk, in-house restaurant, city tours etc.

Chengdu Flipflop Lounge Hostel

2) Mid-range ($50-$110): Chengdu Memory Space Apartment Taiguli Branch

Address: 3 Dacisi rd., Langyu Building, Jinjiang, Chengdu
Chengdu Memory Space is an apartment hotel that is in walkable distance from Taikoo Li. The room pricing starts at $70 USD. It has one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and maisonette apartments. Free Wi-Fi, free parking, heated pool, fitness centre, hot tub and jacuzzi, lockers, car hire, maid service, designated smoking area, are some of the amenities available. The staffs here speak English and make sure that they are available for guests all day long.

Chengdu Memory Space Apartment Taiguli Branch

3) Luxury (from $110): The Ritz-Carlton

Address: 269 Shuncheng St, Qingyang District, Chengdu
The Ritz-Carlton is one of the popular luxury chain hotels in the world. Ritz-Carlton Chengdu captures the historic splendour of the city and the same time pleases the love for luxury of its guests. Presidential Suite, Executive Suite, Club Premier Suite, Club Room, Deluxe Room, Premier Room are the rooming options available. The room pricing starts at $170 USD. Some of the amenities available are wellness centre, pool, meeting rooms, in-house restaurants, free Wi-Fi, business centres etc.

The Ritz-Carlton

Kuanzhai Alley (Narrow and Wide Alley)

Kuanzhai Alley is the kind of area which popular among locals, Chinese tourists, and foreign tourists. There are three parallel alleys namely narrow, wide, and well alleys. While the narrow and wide alley show the cultural and historical side of Chengdu, well alley encompasses everything that symbolizes modern Chengdu. Kuanzhai Alley has everything from quaint teahouses, temples, courtyards, ancient architecture, souvenir shops with quirky toys, and activities for tourists to indulge like taking pictures in ancient Han Dynasty clothes. It is a very eccentric and charming place for tourists to stay during their time in Chengdu.

Kuanzhai Alley (Narrow and Wide Alley)

Value Hotels in Different Budgets:

1) Budget (under $50USD): Chengdu Panda Apartment

Address: 109 Xianon St, Qingyang District, Chengdu
This apartment hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Kuanzhai Alley. The People’s Park Subway Station is just 5-minute walk from the apartment. The prices for rooms start from $40USD. The pricing depends on the number beds required inside the studio apartment. Free Wi-Fi, kitchen, terrace and garden views, luggage storage, tourist desk, air-conditioned rooms, refrigerator, washing machine, maid and dry-cleaning services are some of the amenities provided here.

2) Mid-range ($50-$110): Bamboo House

Address: 4 floor, 41 Zhaizhi Alley, Qingyang Distrixct, Chengdu
Bamboo House is a holiday home with beautiful ancient architecture. It is just 2 kms from the city centre and has lots of good restaurants around. Standard double room, deluxe double room, and tatami room are the rooming options available. The pricing starts from $95USD. It has all facilities of a 3-star accommodation. Free Wi-Fi, paid parking, bar, room service, 24-hour front desk, dining area, housekeeping, and banquet facilities are some of the amenities that can be enjoyed here.

Bamboo House

3) Luxury (from $110): Diaoyutai Boutique Hotel Chengdu

Address: 38-39, Kuan Alley, Qingyand District, Chengdu
If you are looking for a luxury hotel among the quaint old charms of Kuanzhai Alley then look no further, Diaoyutai Boutique Hotel is a 5-star hotel. The interior od this beautiful hotel has the charms of the alley with the touch of modernity required for a comfortable stay. Premier room, executive suite king, Tianfu suite, Chengdu suite, Kuanzhai suite, superior twin, and Diaoyutai suite are the rooming options available here. The rooms prices start from $250USD. Free airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi, fitness centre, room service, 24-hr desk service, bar, breakfast facilities, in-house coffee shop and restaurant, karaoke, hot tub, etc. are some of the amenities available here.

Diaoyutai Boutique Hotel Chengdu

Jinli Street/ Wuhou Temple

Though it is not located in the city centre, it is one of the popular areas for tourists in Chengdu. Jinli is an ancient pedestrian street with ancient Qing Dynasty style buildings. This street has souvenir shops, teahouses, best Sichuan street snacks, traditional restaurants, puppetry shows, and pretty red lamps hanging all around. It is located right next to Wuhou Temple and the street comes alive at night. Stay here to experience the sweet craziness of one of the quaint areas of Chengdu. Jinli was renovated for ease of tourist access and accommodation. The snacks and souvenirs here are generally a little more expensive than they are in other areas of Chengdu.

Jinli Street

Value Hotels in Different Budgets:

1) Budget (under $40USD): July Hostel

Address: Floor 2, Unit 2, Building 3, Shi Han Apartment, No. 259 Wuhouci Avenue, Chengdu
The process for rooms in this traveller’s friendly hotel starts as low as $14USD. 8-bed, 6-bed, and 4-bed female dormitory; 8-bed, 6-bed, and 4-bed male dormitory are the rooming options available here. Make sure to book beds here in advance as this hostel is mostly full all the time. Free Wi-Fi, express check-in/ check-out, parking, hiking tours, 24-hour reception, car rentals, ticket assistance, washing machine, kitchen etc. are some of the amenities that can be enjoyed here.

July Hostel

2) Luxury (from $70): Chuan Jia Courtyard Hotel

Address: 11 Wuhouci Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu
Chuan Jia Courtyard is a 4-star hotel with exceptional room decors and boutique type ambiance. It is just 800m from Jinli Street. It is easy to get back to your room after enjoying the night life at Jinli street. Double room, deluxe double room, deluxe twin room, twin room with futon, single room with futon, and suite with terrace are the rooming options available here. The room pricing starts from $100USD. Some of the amenities that you can enjoy here are free Wi-Fi, business centre, banquet facilities, breakfast in room, tour desk, 24-hr front desk, ticketing assistance, sun terrace, lockers, shared kitchen, and grocery deliveries.

Chuan Jia Courtyard Hotel

Chengdu Panda Base

A lot of tourists squeeze in Chengdu in their itinerary just to see the irresistibly cute Pandas in the world-famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda. It is located just 10kms from the downtown and there are subway lines connecting to this area which the tourists can take, you can also get here in taxi or bus. It is located in the Chengua district of Chengdu. There is also a Giant Panda Museum inside the base which is very interesting and educating. The base is open from 7:30am to 6:00om, but the best time to visit the base is from 8:30am to 10:00am.

1) Crowne Plaza Chengdu Panda Garden

Address: Poly Park 198, Shu Long Avenue, Xindu District, Chengdu
Crowne Plaza is a luxury hotel in Xindu with free shuttle service to the famous Chengdu Panda Base. The room pricing starts from $68USD. Superior double room, twin room, deluxe double room, superior king room, superior twin room, club king room, superior suite, deluxe suite are the rooming options available. Most of the rooms are non-smoking zones, if you want a room where you can smoke ask the front desk. Free Wi-Fi, free parking, terrace views, barbecue facilities, swimming pool, wellness centre, spa and massage services, daily maid service etc. are some of the amenities you can enjoy here.

This is a short and comprehensive list to where you can stay in Chengdu when you visit here. Don’t come to Chengdu just as a transit city, there is much to see, enjoy, and experience in this vibrant metropolis. If you want more information about where you can stay and what you can do, don’t hesitate to e-mail us.

Crowne Plaza Chengdu Panda Garden