NUO Hotel Beijing

Low-key dorms & private rooms in a down-to-earth hostel offering a library, a lounge & a cafe/bar. A 10-minute walk from a metro station, this low-key hostel with a carved-wood facade is 1 km from the iconic Tiananmen Square. It's 3 km from the Forbidden City palace complex. Featuring wood floors and bunk beds, the mixed-gender dorms come with free Wi-Fi, lockers and linens; bathrooms are shared. Private rooms with en suite facilities feature local decor, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. A colorful cafe/bar has wood beamed ceilings. Other amenities include a screening room, a library and a lounge.

Sleek quarters, some with city views, in a sophisticated high-rise hotel offering 4 restaurants. In a glass high-rise within the vibrant Sanlitun area, this sophisticated hotel is 10 minutes' walk from a subway station and 10 km from Forbidden City, the famous palace complex. Sleek rooms provide complimentary Wi-Fi and smart TVs, plus minibars and Nespresso machines. Some add city views. Club level rooms have access to a private lounge with free breakfast, and evening drinks and snacks. Suites offer living rooms, dining areas and/or balconies. Amenities consist of Chinese, Japanese and tapas restaurants, as well as a steakhouse, a whiskey bar and a lobby lounge. There's a gym. Event space includes a ballroom. Parking is available (fee).

Nestled in an artificial lake, the stunning NCPA, affectionately called 'The Egg,' is a mesmerizing venue for concerts, ballets, and operas.

Famed museum & mausoleum devoted to Mao Zedong & housing exhibits plus the former leader's remains.

Nestled in the heart of Wangfujing, this opulent hotel boasts a rooftop terrace with stunning Forbidden City views, chic dining options, and thoughtful amenities for a luxurious stay.

A lively, centuries-old commercial street lined with souvenir shops, tea houses & small eateries.

Posh lodging with modern rooms & 4 polished restaurants, plus 2 chic bars, an indoor pool & a spa. A 14-minute walk from Jiangtai metro station, this upscale, modern hotel is 2 km from the innovative 798 Art Zone district and 18 km from the iconic Forbidden City. Chic rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars and Nespresso machines. Upgraded rooms add free-standing tubs, and club rooms provide access to a private lounge. Suites come with living rooms, and some add butler service, dining rooms, studies and kitchenettes. Parking is free. Other amenities include 4 refined restaurants, a bakery and 2 sophisticated bars, plus a gym, an indoor pool and a wellness spa. There's also a business center.

Simple rooms & dorms in a quaint hostel set in a traditional house, offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi. Set in Dongcheng District with buildings dating from the 13th century, this cozy hostel in a traditional, stone house is 4 km from both the iconic Forbidden City palace complex and historic Tiananmen Square, and 6 minutes on foot from the nearest subway station. Sleeping 1 to 4 people, the simple rooms have air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi; most come with windows and en suite bathrooms. Mixed-gender dorms offer lockers and shared bathrooms. Complimentary breakfast is served at a next-door restaurant. Other amenities consist of a rooftop garden, rental bikes, and a shared kitchen for guest use.

Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics.

Beijing blends three millennia of history with striking modern architecture, featuring the awe-inspiring Forbidden City and the expansive Tiananmen Square.