Xi’an was the capital of many Chinese dynasties and the eastern end of the Silk Road, and today it is famous for the Terracotta Army, its intact city walls and the lively Muslim Quarter. It has many hotels at every price, and staying inside the walls keeps you close to the sights.
Finding cheap rooms in Xi’an 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 Xi’an you can also compare apartments with kitchens, vacation rentals for families, B&Bs and budget hostels in one search.
The historic centre within the city walls, with many hotels and metro links.
Busy food streets near the Drum Tower, with guesthouses and budget hotels.
A modern district south of the walls, with fountain shows and mid-range hotels.
Near the old station and the north wall, with budget hotels and buses to the Terracotta Army.
Close to the Terracotta Army and Huaqing hot springs, for an early start at the site.
Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.
Spring and autumn are the best seasons. Summer is hot and winter cold; Chinese national holidays bring big crowds and higher prices.
Budget hotels are easy to find in the Muslim Quarter, near the railway station and in areas just outside the walls on the metro.
Public buses and tours run from the railway station area to the site at Lintong, roughly an hour away.
Yes. Bikes can be rented on top of the walls for a ride around the old city.