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tourist attraction · Dongcheng District, People's Republic of China

Hotels near Forbidden City

The Forbidden City is the imperial palace complex in the center of the Imperial City in Beijing, China. It was the residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the center of political power in China for over 500 years from 1420 to 1924. The palace is now administered by the Palace Museum and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. The Forbidden City is one of the most famous palaces in all of Chinese history, and is the largest preserved royal palace complex still standing in the world.

111 hotels within 5km of Forbidden City in Dongcheng District, People's Republic of China, including 84 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is Jade Garden Hotel, about 1.3km away.

That skew makes sense given the location — you're within easy reach of Tiananmen Square, the National Museum of China and the wider Imperial City precinct, all areas where land is prized and hotels tend to be built to a higher standard to match the setting.

The practical question is which side of the complex to favour. The Forbidden City is vast, with entrances and exits at some distance from each other, so it's worth checking which gate your hotel sits nearest to rather than assuming "close to the palace" means close to where you'll actually enter or leave. A base to the south, nearer Tiananmen Square, tends to suit those wanting to combine the palace with the National Museum and the square itself in one walkable loop, while hotels to the north or east offer a quieter feel once the day's crowds disperse, at the cost of a longer walk round the palace walls.

Given the near-uniform quality level, the real trade-off here isn't star rating but proximity and atmosphere — a few minutes closer to the walls generally means a busier, more touristic strip, while stepping back a little buys you calmer streets without losing easy access.

111 hotels within 5km

Where to stay near Forbidden City

Jade Garden Hotel

Jade Garden Hotel

No.1 Nanheyan Main Street

1.3km away

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King Parkview Hotel

King Parkview Hotel

7.3273 reviews

No. 55 Sha Tan Hou Street

1.4km away

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Jingshan Garden Courtyard Hotel Beijing Forbidden City Newly renovated Tianmen Wangfujing Gardenhutong BejjingCourtyard

Jingshan Garden Courtyard Hotel Beijing Forbidden City Newly renovated Tianmen Wangfujing Gardenhutong BejjingCourtyard

No. 68 C, Sanyanjing Hutong, Dongcheng District

1.5km away

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Grand Hotel Beijing Forbidden City

Grand Hotel Beijing Forbidden City

No.35 East Changan Avenue

1.6km away

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Atour Hotel Beijing Tiananmen Wangfujing Pedestrian

Atour Hotel Beijing Tiananmen Wangfujing Pedestrian

No. 241 Caichang Hutong, Wangfujing Street

1.7km away

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Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing

Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing

10.0185 reviews

Dongcheng District 269 Wangfujing Street

1.7km away

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The Imperial Mansion, Beijing - Marriott Executive Apartments

The Imperial Mansion, Beijing - Marriott Executive Apartments

8.8799 reviews

North Gate, No.1 Xia Gong Fu Street

1.7km away

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Pan Pacific Beijing

Pan Pacific Beijing

10.0455 reviews

No.2 Huayuan Street

1.7km away

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Peking Garden Siheyuan Boutique Hotel-Forbidden City&Beihai Park&Historic Hutong-Traditionnal yard&Sunshine terrace&Tea house&home kitchen

Peking Garden Siheyuan Boutique Hotel-Forbidden City&Beihai Park&Historic Hutong-Traditionnal yard&Sunshine terrace&Tea house&home kitchen

No.15 Xiao Yuan Hutong

1.7km away

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Guo Ji Yi Yuan Hotel

Guo Ji Yi Yuan Hotel

8.11,619 reviews

48 Wangfujing Avenue

1.8km away

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Kelly‘s Courtyard Hotel

Kelly‘s Courtyard Hotel

No.25 Neixiaoyuan Hutong Bingmasi Hutong, Xisi South Street

1.8km away

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Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

9.4380 reviews

No. 57, Wangfujing Street

1.8km away

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Beijing Jingyuan Courtyard Hotel

Beijing Jingyuan Courtyard Hotel

35 Wangfujing Xitangzi Hutong

1.8km away

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Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

8.83,564 reviews

50 Wang Fujing Avenue

1.8km away

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The PuXuan Hotel and Spa

The PuXuan Hotel and Spa

9.630 reviews

No. 1 WangFuJing Street, DongCheng District, Beijing, 100006

1.9km away

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Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

9.0831 reviews

8 Wangfujing East Street

1.9km away

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Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Prime Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

9.11,609 reviews

2 Wangfujing Avenue

1.9km away

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Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing

8.42,749 reviews

88 Dengshikou

2.0km away

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Grand Mercure Beijing Central

Grand Mercure Beijing Central

8.4970 reviews

6 Xuanwumen Nei Avenue.

2.0km away

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Waldorf Astoria Beijing

Waldorf Astoria Beijing

9.8622 reviews

5-15 Jinyu Hutong Wangfujing

2.0km away

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East Sacred Hotel-Beijing Tiananmen Square,the Forbidden City,Wangfujing Subway St ation,located in the city center

East Sacred Hotel-Beijing Tiananmen Square,the Forbidden City,Wangfujing Subway St ation,located in the city center

No.33A Dongdan 3rd Alley, Dongcheng District

2.0km away

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M Hotel - Beijing Tiananmen Square Qianmen Subway Station

M Hotel - Beijing Tiananmen Square Qianmen Subway Station

No.2 Qianmen Street, B1, 1st Floor, 108A, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor

2.1km away

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Peace Hotel Beijing

Peace Hotel Beijing

8.22,018 reviews

3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing

2.1km away

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Stey Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

Stey Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

9.61,239 reviews

No.15 Baishu Hutong

2.1km away

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