Hefei travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Hefei, Anhui, China.
Accommodation overview
Hefei's hotels serve business and rail travellers first. Budget chains such as Super 8, Hanting and Vienna cluster around Hefei Railway Station and Hefei South Station, mid-range brands such as Holiday Inn, Atour and Novotel are spread across Luyang and Baohe districts, and five-star properties including InterContinental, The Langham and Grand Hyatt sit in the southwest around Wanfo Lake. Luyang District is the practical base for the old city sights, Baohe District suits shopping and dining, and the southwest suits business stays. Foreign guests must register their passport at check-in; some budget hotels cannot accept foreign guests, so confirm before booking.
Hotels by budget
Find accommodation that fits your travel budget.
Budget-friendly
Campanile Hefei Yunqin Road
A Campanile-brand budget hotel on Yunqin Road in the west of the city.
Check rates on Booking.comJinjiang Inn Hefei Jinzhai Road USTC
A Jinjiang Inn at 133 Jinzhai Road, close to the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).
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A Hanting Hotel budget chain property on Jixi Road in the city centre.
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A Starway (Hanting group) hotel on South Ningguo Road.
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A Vienna Hotels property on Luqiao Road, north of the city centre.
Check rates on Booking.comVienna Zhihao Hotel Hefei Zipeng Road
A Vienna Zhihao hotel at 1720 Zipeng Road in the southwest of the city.
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A ZMAX-brand hotel on Shuiyangjiang Road in the south of the city.
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A Super 8 hotel at Hefei Railway Station square, practical for early or late train arrivals.
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A Super 8 near the east side of Hefei Railway Station.
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A Super 8 at 6878 Fanhua Avenue in Baohe District, in the Hefei South Station area.
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A Super 8 at 110 Huizhou Avenue in the city centre.
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A Super 8 at 395 Mingguang Road, north of the city centre.
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A Super 8 at 851 Jinzhai Road in south-central Hefei.
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A Super 8 at 5 Furong Road in the Economic Development Zone near Swan Lake.
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A hostel in the Sanxiaokou area of central Hefei.
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Four Points by Sheraton Hefei, Baohe
A Four Points by Sheraton in Baohe District in southeast Hefei.
Check rates on Booking.comHoliday Inn Hefei Downtown
An IHG Holiday Inn at 6 Mingguang Road in the central-east part of the city.
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An IHG Holiday Inn Express at 279 Changjiang Road, by the Huaihe Road pedestrian street shopping district.
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A Holiday Inn Express at 656 Changjiang West Road in Shushan District.
Check rates on Booking.comHefei Yintai Junting Hotel
A hotel in the Yintai Center retail complex in the city centre.
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A Novotel-brand hotel in the Sunac development in Binhu New District, in the far south of the city.
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A Mercure-brand hotel in the Sunac development in Binhu New District.
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A hotel on East Nanning Road in the Sunac district of Binhu New District.
Check rates on Booking.comHefei Ruiting Xijiao Hotel
A hotel on East Nanning Road in Binhu New District.
Check rates on Booking.comHefei Shibo Ge Grand View Hotel (施柏阁大观酒店)
A hotel on North Huanhu Road in Binhu New District.
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A Best Western Premier Collection hotel on Diezhang Road in southwest Hefei.
Check rates on Booking.comHefei Zhongtie Kailai Hotel (中铁凯莱酒店)
A hotel on East Wangjiang Road in central-south Hefei.
Check rates on Booking.comManston Youxuan Hotel Hefei
A mid-range hotel on Danxia Road in the southern part of Hefei.
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A mid-range hotel on Tianbo Road in the high-tech zone, west of the centre.
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A hotel on Changfeng Road in the central-west part of the city.
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An Atour lifestyle hotel on Huayuan Avenue in Baohe District.
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An Atour lifestyle hotel on Taihu Road in the central-south part of the city.
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A Ji Hotel in the Hangnan Square area of Baohe District.
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A Ji Hotel on Huaining Road on the western side of the city.
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A boutique-style hotel on Fuzhou Road in the south of the city.
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InterContinental Hefei
An IHG InterContinental five-star hotel on Qianshan Road in the southwest of the city.
Check rates on Booking.comThe Langham, Hefei
A high-rise luxury hotel from the Langham brand, listed as a five-star property in southwest Hefei.
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A Grand Hyatt five-star hotel popular with business travellers, on Wanfo Lake Road in the southwest of the city.
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A Westin-brand five-star hotel on Ma'anshan Road in Baohe District, near the Baohe Wanda Plaza retail street.
Check rates on Booking.comCrowne Plaza Hefei
An IHG Crowne Plaza five-star hotel at 598 Huangshan Road in western Hefei.
Check rates on Booking.comCrowne Plaza Hefei Rongqiao
A second Crowne Plaza in Hefei, in the Rongqiao area north of the old centre.
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A Sheraton-brand hotel in the Xinzhan zone of Yaohai District, in the northeast of the city.
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A five-star independent hotel on the South 2nd Ring Road near Swan Lake.
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A five-star property of the Jinling Hotels group on Qimen Road in southwest Hefei.
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A large hotel at 5558 Huizhou Avenue in the Binhu New District, south of the city centre.
Check rates on Booking.comHefei Mingzhu Swiss Hotel
A five-star listed hotel on Fanhua Avenue in the Economic Development Zone.
Check rates on Booking.comHefei Fengda International Hotel
A five-star listed hotel on Fanhua Avenue, close to the Mingzhu Swiss Hotel.
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A five-star listed hotel in the Wangjiang Road corridor of central-west Hefei.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
City Center
The heart of Hefei with easy access to main attractions, restaurants, and transportation.
Best for: First-time visitors, short stays
Old Town
Traditional architecture and local character. Walking distance to historical sites and authentic dining.
Best for: Culture enthusiasts, photographers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
InterContinental Hefei
An IHG InterContinental five-star hotel on Qianshan Road in the southwest of the city.
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A high-rise luxury hotel from the Langham brand, listed as a five-star property in southwest Hefei.
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A Grand Hyatt five-star hotel popular with business travellers, on Wanfo Lake Road in the southwest of the city.
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A Westin-brand five-star hotel on Ma'anshan Road in Baohe District, near the Baohe Wanda Plaza retail street.
Check rates on Booking.comCrowne Plaza Hefei
An IHG Crowne Plaza five-star hotel at 598 Huangshan Road in western Hefei.
Check rates on Booking.comCrowne Plaza Hefei Rongqiao
A second Crowne Plaza in Hefei, in the Rongqiao area north of the old centre.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Confirm the hotel accepts foreign passports before booking; some budget properties on Chinese platforms cannot register foreign guests.
Luyang District puts guests within reach of Xiaoyaojin Park, Huaihe Road and the Li Hongzhang Former Residence, and near Metro Lines 1 and 2.
Hotels near Hefei South Railway Station suit early high-speed rail departures to Huangshan or Shanghai.
Book several weeks ahead around Golden Week (1-7 October) and Chinese New Year.
Keep the hotel name and address in Chinese to show taxi and Didi drivers.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.