Xiamen is a subtropical port city on the Fujian coast facing Taiwan, known for car-free Gulangyu Island (UNESCO), Nanputuo Temple, a beachfront ring road and Minnan seafood.
Accommodation overview
- Budget
- ¥130-300 per night (approx. $19-44) for chain economy hotels (Home Inn, 7 Days, GreenTree, Motel 268) and homestays
- Mid-range
- ¥300-800 per night (approx. $44-118) for Ji Hotel, Atour, Xana Hotelle and Gulangyu guesthouses
- Luxury
- ¥900-2,600+ per night (approx. $132-382+) for Conrad, Shangri-La, Fairmont, Westin, Hilton and InterContinental
- Where to stay
- Zhongshan Road / Lujiang Road for first-time visitors and Gulangyu ferry access; Xiamen University for beaches and cafes; Gaoqi airport district for early flights
Hotels by budget
Find accommodation that fits your travel budget.
Budget-friendly
Motel 268 Xiamen Hubin East Road
Budget chain motel on Hubin East Road in the central Siming district.
Check rates on Booking.comGreenTree Inn Xiamen (Xiawozai)
Budget GreenTree Inn in the Xiawozai area of Siming, on the south side of the island near Xiamen University.
Check rates on Booking.comHome Inn Xiamen Changqing Road
Home Inn economy chain branch on Changqing Road in the central-north part of Xiamen island.
Check rates on Booking.comOriental Taoyuan Hotel
Hotel on Changhao Road in the Gaoqi airport area of Huli District, useful for early flights.
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Budget hotel on Changhao East Road in the Gaoqi airport district.
Check rates on Booking.comVienna 3 Best Hotel Xiamen Huachang Road
Vienna 3 Best chain hotel on Huachang Road in Huli District.
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Budget 7 Days Premium branch on Changhong Road in the Gaoqi airport district.
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Budget 7 Days Premium branch on Dianqian 1st Road in the Gaoqi airport district.
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Jinjiang Inn economy chain branch on Huatai Road in Huli District.
Check rates on Booking.comGulangyu Yuanqi Homestay
Homestay on Jishan Road on the south-west side of Gulangyu island.
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Renaissance Xiamen Resort & Spa
Marriott resort on Guanbin Road in Tong'an District, on the mainland north of Xiamen island, suited to a resort stay rather than city sightseeing.
Check rates on Booking.comXiamen Marriott Hotel & Conference Centre
Marriott convention hotel on Guanbin Road in Tong'an District, near the Renaissance resort.
Check rates on Booking.comXiamen Marriott Hotel Haicang
Marriott hotel on Haicang Avenue in Haicang District, on the mainland side of Xiamen Bay.
Check rates on Booking.comWyndham Grand Xiamen Haicang
Wyndham Grand hotel in the Songyu area of Haicang, facing Xiamen island across the harbour.
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DoubleTree by Hilton on Binhu North Road in Haicang District, mainly used by business visitors to Haicang.
Check rates on Booking.comHotel Indigo Xiamen Harbour
IHG boutique-brand hotel on the Lujiang Road waterfront, close to the Zhongshan Road pedestrian street and the Gulangyu ferry area.
Check rates on Booking.comXiamen Lujiang Harbourview Hotel
Long-established harbourfront hotel on Lujiang Road, close to the Gulangyu ferry area and the Zhongshan Road pedestrian street.
Check rates on Booking.comHoliday Inn Express Xiamen City Centre
IHG limited-service hotel on Dongdu Road in Huli District with straightforward rooms at a moderate price.
Check rates on Booking.comJi Hotel Xiamen Zhongshan Road
Ji Hotel branch beside the Zhongshan Road pedestrian street, a walkable base for the old town.
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Mid-range Xana Hotelle on Nanhua Road near Xiamen University.
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Atour Light brand hotel on Jinbang Road in Siming District, a modern mid-range chain option.
Check rates on Booking.comXiamen Plum Garden Hotel
Hotel on Lianqian East Road in the east of Xiamen island.
Check rates on Booking.comXianglu International Hotel
Hotel on Changhao Road in the Gaoqi airport district of Huli.
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Hotel on Huachang Road in the Gaoqi airport neighbourhood of Huli.
Check rates on Booking.comJi Hotel Xiamen Airport Huli Avenue
Ji Hotel branch on Yuehua Road in the Huli district near Gaoqi airport.
Check rates on Booking.comMonet Garden Hotel Gulangyu
Guest hotel on Fuxing Road on Gulangyu island. The island is pedestrian-only, so luggage is carried by hand or porter from the pier.
Check rates on Booking.comLagom Gulangyu Stay Boutique Inn
Small boutique inn on Neicuo'ao Road on Gulangyu island.
Check rates on Booking.comLingLong Hotel Gulangyu
Guesthouse-scale hotel on Sanming Road on Gulangyu island.
Check rates on Booking.comLuxury
Conrad Xiamen
Five-star Hilton-operated tower on the south coast of Siming near Shapowei and Xiamen University, with sea views, an indoor pool and a spa. A quieter base than Zhongshan Road.
Check rates on Booking.comShangri-La Xiamen
Five-star hotel in the Guanyinshan business district on the north-east coast of Xiamen island, away from the old town and close to the Guanyinshan waterfront.
Check rates on Booking.comFairmont Xiamen
Luxury Fairmont hotel in Huli District on the north-east side of Xiamen island.
Check rates on Booking.comInterContinental Xiamen
IHG's InterContinental on the eastern shore of Xiamen island, with sea views toward Xiamen Bay; taxi or DiDi is the practical way from Zhongshan Road.
Check rates on Booking.comThe Westin Xiamen
Marriott-group Westin in the central-north part of Xiamen island on Xianyue Road.
Check rates on Booking.comLe Méridien Xiamen
Marriott-group Le Méridien in the Huli/Nanshan area of Xiamen island.
Check rates on Booking.comHilton Xiamen
Hilton-brand hotel on Jiahe Road in the Siming/Huli corridor of Xiamen island.
Check rates on Booking.comLangham Place Xiamen
Five-star Langham Place on Xianyue Road in Huli District, with a full-service spa.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Zhongshan Road / Lujiang Road
Best for: first-time visitors, old town food street, Gulangyu ferry access
Gulangyu island
Best for: villa guesthouses and quiet evenings after the day-trip crowds leave
Xiamen University / Zengcuoan / Huandao Road
Best for: campus cafes, south-coast beaches and sea-view walks
Siming central (Jiahe Road, Hubin, Xianyue Road)
Best for: business hotels and city-centre transport links
Huli / Gaoqi airport district
Best for: early flights and cheap chain hotels near Gaoqi (XMN) airport
Haicang
Best for: mainland-side chain hotels across the harbour from the island
Tong'an
Best for: resort stays on the mainland north of the island
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Conrad Xiamen
Five-star Hilton-operated tower on the south coast of Siming near Shapowei and Xiamen University, with sea views, an indoor pool and a spa. A quieter base than Zhongshan Road.
Check rates on Booking.comShangri-La Xiamen
Five-star hotel in the Guanyinshan business district on the north-east coast of Xiamen island, away from the old town and close to the Guanyinshan waterfront.
Check rates on Booking.comFairmont Xiamen
Luxury Fairmont hotel in Huli District on the north-east side of Xiamen island.
Check rates on Booking.comInterContinental Xiamen
IHG's InterContinental on the eastern shore of Xiamen island, with sea views toward Xiamen Bay; taxi or DiDi is the practical way from Zhongshan Road.
Check rates on Booking.comThe Westin Xiamen
Marriott-group Westin in the central-north part of Xiamen island on Xianyue Road.
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Marriott-group Le Méridien in the Huli/Nanshan area of Xiamen island.
Check rates on Booking.comBooking tips
Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Rates quoted are indicative ranges at 1 USD = 6.8 CNY; check the live price on Trip.com or Booking.com, which both list Xiamen properties in English.
Hotels in China register every foreign guest using the passport; carry the original passport at check-in.
Book 3-4 weeks ahead for the 1-7 October national holiday, Spring Festival and summer weekends.
Gulangyu has no cars; luggage is carried by hand or by porter from the pier, so pack light if sleeping on the island.
Gulangyu ferry tickets are real-name tickets bought with a passport; an island hotel booking does not replace the ferry ticket.
Show the Chinese address to the taxi or DiDi driver; the Chinese characters in each listing are the safest way to be understood.
Alipay and WeChat Pay accept foreign cards; large hotels also accept Visa and Mastercard, but small guesthouses may take only mobile payment or cash.
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.