Chongqing skyline lit up at night where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet

Cheap hotels & rooms in Chongqing

Chongqing is a dramatic, hilly megacity built where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet. Cruise ships usually board near the Chaotianmen docks, so a hotel on the central peninsula keeps embarkation simple.

Finding cheap rooms in Chongqing is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Rooms come in more shapes than hotels — in Chongqing you can also compare apartments with kitchens, vacation rentals for families, B&Bs and budget hostels in one search.

Chongqing is the classic starting or finishing point for Yangtze River cruises through the Three Gorges.

Where to find cheap rooms in Chongqing

Jiefangbei

The downtown shopping and dining center on the Yuzhong peninsula.

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Chaotianmen

At the tip of the peninsula where the rivers meet — closest to the Yangtze cruise docks.

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Hongyadong

The famous stilted riverside complex, spectacular when lit at night.

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Guanyinqiao

A busy commercial district north of the river with modern hotels and malls.

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Near Jiangbei Airport

Convenient for late arrivals and early flights.

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Map of cheap hotels in Chongqing

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

When to book a cheap hotel in Chongqing

Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) are the best months for the city and the Three Gorges; summers are very hot and humid.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Chongqing before a Yangtze cruise?

Jiefangbei or Chaotianmen on the Yuzhong peninsula are closest to where most cruise ships board.

How long should I stay in Chongqing?

One or two nights is enough to see the riverfront, Hongyadong and try the famous hot pot before sailing.

What is the best time for a Yangtze cruise?

Spring and fall bring the most comfortable weather; summer is hot and busy.