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Where to Stay in Xi'an: The Famous Hotels

Ten addresses that keep coming up in every 'where to stay in Xi'an' conversation — from the hotel beside the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to the 1953 heritage building inside the city wall — each with the honest verdict on location, price and who it suits.

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The ten hotels

Luxury¥1000–1600

The Westin Xi'an: Hotel by Big Wild Goose Pagoda

The recommended default — and its address explains why

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Heritage¥1200–1550

Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel: Xi'an's 1953 heritage hotel

Sleep inside the city's most storied building

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Luxury

The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an

Forbes-listed polish in the High-Tech Zone

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Luxury¥1000–1400

Sofitel Xi'an on Renmin Square

The dependable five-star inside the wall

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Design¥1200–1800

W Xi'an: balconies over Qujiang Pool

The city's highest-rated stay — and its boldest

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Heritage¥920–1300

HUALUXE Xi'an Tanghua: a Tang-style garden hotel

The stay that looks like Xi'an

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Boutique

Eastern House: boutique stay steps from the Bell Tower

The boutique value pick that keeps topping the rankings

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Mid-range¥430–650

Novotel Xi'an The Bell Tower: hotel at the metro

Exit H is the front door — and the Quarter is three minutes

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Luxury

Shangri-La Xi'an: garden hotel in Gaoxin

A 4,500 m² garden inside a business district

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Mid-range¥450–600

Bell Tower Hotel: sleep next to the Bell Tower

The most literal address in Xi'an

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Not sure which district to base in? The area guide walks through the old city, Qujiang, Gaoxin and the trade-offs of each: Where to stay in Xi'an (area guide) →