With the prosperous development of the tourist industry in Xian, the hotel industry is flourishing. More and more new hotels are being built, ranging from world class hotels like Shangri-la and Sheraton to hostels like Motel and Super 8. Generally speaking, facilities in Xian's Hotels for foreigners are of a high standard though maintain a moderate price. Some large hotels are furnished with a bar, health club, beauty salon, spa, etc. A wide range of choice is available to the foreign traveler ranging in style from the simple to the refined all to a modern standard.

Compared with Shanghai and Beijing, Xian is a small city with easy transportation. It is not difficult to transfer between hotels and streets. Most hotels are distributed in 4 important areas of Xian, the Downtown area, the High-Tech Zone, the Xiaozhai CBD area and the Qujiang District. In recent years, more and more conferences are held in Xian. Through the development of year-round tourism Xian hotels will always be in a great demand. Travelers to this city are suggested to make reservations in advance.

Here you will find some featured hotels in this city known to have a high reputation and reasonable price.

Luxury hotels:
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Xian
(5 star) Downtown
The Hyatt Regency Xian has gained the reputation as one of Xian's favorite hotels. The hotel is ideally located within the ancient walls of historic Xian, providing easy access by foot or short taxi ride to the central business district and major entertainment, shopping and nightlife areas.
It was opened in 1990 and renovated in 2002. There are a total of 404 rooms in the hotel.

Howard Johnson Ginwa Plaza Hotel, Xian
(5 star) South Gate
The Howard Johnson Ginwa Plaza Hotel, Xian is the fifth hotel managed by Howard Johnson International in China. It is located close to the south gate and the famous shopping center - the South Avenue. Two tall modern architectural buildings are separated by a spacious and bright lobby. The center platform, where the piano stands, is surrounded by water and walled in by lotus-shaped crystal glass. It was opened in 2003 and has 324 rooms.

Moderate hotels:
Royal City Plaza Hason Hotel, Xian
(4 star) North Street
The Royal City Plaza Hason Hotel, Xian is located in the North Avenue and is close to the Bell Tower and the provincial government building. It is a four-star International hotel managed by Joy Hotel Management Company. It was opened in 2005 with 222 rooms.

Xian Hotel, Xian
(4 star) South Gate
The Xian Hotel, Xian is located close to the south gate and takes the CITS, the CTS and the Stadium as its neighbor. Opened in 1982 and renovated in 2003, this hotel has accepted more than 40 VIPs all over the world. There are a total of 538 rooms in the hotel.

Grand New World Hotel, Xian
(4 star) West City Wall
The Grand New World Hotel, Xian is located close to the west part of the ancient City Wall with convenient transportation to the railway station and the airport. This hotel is one of the very few hotels in Xian that has a swimming pool. Opened in 1989 and renovated in 2004, this hotel has a total of 480 rooms.

Budget hotels:
Canaan International Hotel, Xian
(3 star) East Street
The Canaan International Hotel, Xian is situated in the very heart of the Xian city East Avenue, a short stroll from a multitude of fine dining, great shopping, popular tourist attractions and entertainment venues. With convenient transportation and a golden location, this hotel has accepted millions of visitors from abroad. Opened in 2004, this hotel has a total of 258 rooms.

City Hotel, Xian
(3 star) Bell Tower
The City Hotel is a 3 star hotel located in the thriving business district of Xian. It is only a stone's throw from the Bell Tower, where you can get the Green bus to most of the scenic spots around Xian. The City Hotel enjoys a great location, excellent service and is good value for money. It is opened in 1988 and renovated in 2004. There are 133 rooms in the hotel.

Xian Shu Yuan Youth Hostel
Address: No.2 Xi Shuncheng Xiang, Nanmenli (2, Shuncheng West Lane, inside the South Gate), Xian, Shaanxi, 710001
It is located in the south gate of the city center of Xian, in the face of the old South Gate tower, 5km to the railway station and 45km to the airport. A typical Chinese old house converted into a hostel, it provides an excellent atmosphere to tourists from around the world. The hostel has a small courtyard with a unique architectural style. It is situated in a fantastic position, less than one kilometer from the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower, adjoining with the famous Forest of Steles, Square of South Gate, City Wall, ancient style street, etc. The hostel offers facilities such as a restaurant, reading room, Internet cafe, self-service laundry, public bath of washing, bathrooms, etc.

Xian Dushi Chuntian Youth Hostel
Address: 1, Bei Dajie (1/F of Zhonglou Post Office), Xian
The hostel is located in the center of downtown Xian with convenient transportation links. There are twin-room, quadruple-room, sextuple-room, etc. available with costs ranging from 40 Yuan to 180 Yuan per bed per night. Tourists can take the shuttle bus from the airport to the Melody Hotel, and then get out of the entrance of Bei Dajie Dong Kou, you will see the hostel. You can also take bus Nos. 603, 611, 229, 610, etc. to Bell Tower (Zhong Lou) Stop and walk to Zhonglou Post Office. Dushi Chuntian Youth Hostel offers air and train ticket booking service, bicycle rental and tourist information.