Where to stay in Hangzhou

from €50/night35 hotels sampledCN
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3★+ hotels in Hangzhou from €50/night (range €50–619, 35 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Huanglong, an IHG Hotel hotel · Hangzhou
from €50/night★ 3
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Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Westlake East by IHG hotel · Hangzhou
from €50/night★ 4
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Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou Binjiang by IHG hotel · Hangzhou
from €52/night★ 3
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Getting there

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Weather in Hangzhou

Sun 🌦️ 39° 29° 💧10%
Mon ☁️ 38° 28° 💧37%
Tue 🌦️ 36° 28° 💧41%
Wed ☁️ 36° 29° 💧24%
Thu ⛈️ 39° 28° 💧59%
Fri 🌦️ 40° 29° 💧45%
Sat ⛈️ 40° 29° 💧61%

In Jul, Hangzhou typically sees ~34°C daytime highs and 21 rainy days.

Best time to visit Hangzhou — climate

Jan: ~13°C daytime, 2 rainy days 13° JanFeb: ~11°C daytime, 10 rainy days 11° FebMar: ~18°C daytime, 11 rainy days 18° MarApr: ~27°C daytime, 8 rainy days 27° AprMay: ~29°C daytime, 12 rainy days 29° MayJun: ~30°C daytime, 24 rainy days 30° JunJul: ~34°C daytime, 21 rainy days 34° JulAug: ~37°C daytime, 13 rainy days 37° AugSep: ~33°C daytime, 22 rainy days 33° SepOct: ~27°C daytime, 11 rainy days 27° OctNov: ~18°C daytime, 6 rainy days 18° NovDec: ~15°C daytime, 4 rainy days 15° Dec

Things to do in Hangzhou

Top-rated tours and tickets from €67 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €131
Half-Day Flexible Private Hangzhou Highlight Tour★ 5.0 (53)
from €67
Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket★ 5.0 (22)
from €194
Wuzhen Water Town Delight Tour With Riverside Lunch Experience★ 5.0 (16)
from €117
4-Hour Hangzhou City Private Customized Tour with Options★ 5.0 (13)
from €134
Hangzhou Private Flexible Day Tour with West Lake Boat Cruise★ 5.0 (13)
from €78
Wuzhen Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Hangzhou★ 5.0 (12)

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About Hangzhou

Hangzhou (杭州; ɦaŋ-tsei in Wu, Hángzhōu in Mandarin) is the capital of Zhejiang province. It is one of the most important tourist cities in China, famous for its natural beauty and historical and cultural heritage. Hangzhou serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of Zhejiang province. It is a prosperous and highly developed city that attracts many migrants from less affluent provinces seeking employment opportunities. The city experiences high humidity during the summer months, from early June to early September.

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Round out the trip

eSIM for HangzhouData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in HangzhouCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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