Hotels in Urumqi, Xinjiang

Hotels in Urumqi are never difficult to find.  Tourism in Xinjiang starts here in the capital so along every street you’ll find hotels that cater to those tourist.  Because it is such a large city you’ll find a wide range of options that work to fit both your taste and your budget.  Obviously there are many more hotels in Urumqi, but below is a list of the hotels recommended by FarWestChina.

City Hotel (城市大酒店)  $$

Pronunciation: chéngshì dàjiŭdiàn                                  Find it on a Map

Description: This is a FarWestChina recommended hotel because of a combination of location, price, and comfort.  It is situated in the center of the city about 3 blocks west of People’s Square.  It is an equal distance from the museum and Hong Shan park in the north and the International Bazaar in the south.  Prices range from 150RMB to 300RMB depending on the season.

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Sheraton Hotel (喜来登) $$$$

Pronunciation: xĭ lái dēng                                                    Find it on a Map

Description: This is one of the few 5-star hotels in Urumqi and offers all the amenities you would expect from a Sheraton – spa, workout facilities, shopping, & incredibly comfortable beds.  Be prepared to pay for the comfort, though!  Standard rooms range from 700RMB to 1,000RMB.  This beautiful hotel is located in the trendy You Hao shopping district in the north.

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Super 8 (速8酒店) $$

Pronunciation: sùbā jiŭdiàn                                              Find it on a Map

Description:  This hotel chain has made its debut in Urumqi recently and offers nice rooms at a reasonable price.  It is located south of Hong Shan park along a street full of good bars (including Fubar, a foreign-owned establishment).  Despite the fact that it is a foreign hotel chain, you will still notice a similar look and feel as every other China hotel in Xinjiang.

Home Inn (如家快捷酒店) $$

Pronunciation: rújiā kuàijié jiŭdiàn                               Find it on a Map

Description: This is another relatively new establishment that provides small, clean rooms to people who don’t need all the extra frills.  What you get in return is a good price.  There are seven Home Inn locations that cater to whichever part of town you want to stay.  Rooms are small, cozy, and they all include internet access.  The Home Inn hotel chain can be found all over China.

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Hoi Tak Hotel (海德酒店) $$$$

Pronunciation: hăidé jiŭdiàn                                                  Find it on a Map

Description: The Hoi Tak, located right beside the People’s Park, has been the premier 5-star hotel in Urumqi for years.  Like the Sheraton it offers many amenities and is a bit pricey, but it’s a great location to catch a bus to anywhere in the city and is perfect for more mature travelers.  This is where a majority of journalist and businessmen stay during their time in Urumqi.

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White Birch Youth Hostel (白桦林国际青年旅舍) $

Pronunciation: báihuà línguójì qīngnián lǚshè         Find it on a Map

Description: The White Birch is one of only a couple youth hostels found in Urumqi and really the only one worth mentioning.  You’ll get a great price here and good tour services (in English!) but I don’t rate this one high because its location is so far from anything worth visiting in Urumqi.  Still, if you must have the hostel atmosphere, go ahead and check it out.

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For more hotels in Xinjiang, check out:

Kashgar Hotels Urumqi Hotels Turpan Hotels Hotan Hotels Yili Hotels KuqaHotels Korla Hotels