Wuxi (无锡) is a Jiangsu city on the northern shore of Lake Taihu, about 30-40 minutes by high-speed train from Shanghai. It is known for the Lingshan Grand Buddha, Yuantouzhu lake peninsula, the Grand Canal district at Qingming Bridge and sweet-leaning local cuisine.
Accommodation overview
- Budget
- CNY 50-260 (~$7-39); hostel beds to chain limited-service rooms
- Mid-range
- CNY 250-800 (~$37-119); Atour, Holiday Inn, Wyndham, Hampton and serviced apartments
- Luxury
- CNY 450-2,000 (~$67-299); InterContinental, Sheraton, Marriott, Hyatt Regency and Lingshan resort
- Where to stay
- Nanchang Street and Taihu Square for first-time visitors; Binhu and Lihu Lake for lake scenery and gardens
Hotels by budget
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Budget-friendly
Pudding Hotel Yongle Road
A budget chain hotel on Yongle Road near Nanchan Temple and Nanchang Street.
Check rates on Booking.comWuxi Xu Xiake International Youth Hostel
A Hostelling International hostel on Liangxi Road in Binhu, reachable by metro Line 2 and not far from Taihu.
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Crowne Plaza Wuxi Taihu
An IHG upscale hotel on Taihu Avenue in the Taihu New City area, convenient for the lakeside and the Binhu business district.
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A five-star hotel on Huanhu Road in the Lihu Lake scenic area, close to Liyuan Garden.
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An Accor hotel by Sanyang Plaza in the commercial centre of Liangxi, within walking distance of shopping streets.
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A Hilton-branded hotel in Wuxi New District (Xinwu), useful for the technology parks and the airport side of the city.
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A mid-range IHG hotel at the north exit of Wuxi Railway Station, handy for high-speed rail arrivals.
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An IHG boutique-style hotel in the Taihu New City district of Binhu.
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A Wyndham hotel in Huishan near Baile Square, Huishan Ancient Town and Yuantouzhu.
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A design-led Atour hotel set inside the Nanchang Street pedestrian and food district near Taihu Square.
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A three-star hotel on Nanchang Street along the Grand Canal, close to Nanchan Temple.
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A Hampton by Hilton in Xishan District with straightforward rooms and breakfast.
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An extended-stay Hilton in Luoshe Town, Huishan, at the junction of G312 and Qianluo Road.
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An Atour hotel in Mashan Town, the Taihu shoreside area north of Lingshan.
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A Japanese-run upscale hotel in Liangxi near the Grand Canal and central shopping streets.
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An Accor hotel in Wuxi New District, near the Xinwu business and exhibition area.
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A Millennium-brand hotel on Changjiang Road in Xinwu, serving business travellers to the new district.
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A serviced-apartment property on Zhongshan Road in the centre of Wuxi, suited to longer stays.
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An upscale hotel on Zhongshan Road in the Chong'an district, close to the main city-centre shopping area.
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A serviced residence in Xinwu with apartment-style units for extended stays.
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InterContinental Wuxi
An IHG luxury high-rise beside Taihu Square in the city centre, close to the Nanchan Temple and Nanchang Street area and the metro.
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A five-star Sheraton in the Binhu district, near Wanda Plaza and the Liangxi River, suited to visitors combining Taihu sights with business travel.
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A Marriott full-service hotel on Huanhu Road beside Lihu Lake, within reach of Liyuan Garden and Yuantouzhu.
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A Hyatt tower on Renmin Middle Road in the central business and shopping area near Chong'an Temple.
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A long-established five-star garden-style hotel near Taihu Lake and Liyuan Garden, listed by the Wuxi government as a lakeside accommodation.
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A lakeside Hilton resort overlooking Taihu and next to the Lingshan Grand Buddha scenic area.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Nanchang Street / Taihu Square (Liangxi)
The old canal quarter and city centre, with the Nanchang Street food district, Nanchan Temple and metro access; InterContinental Wuxi, Atour S and budget chains cluster here.
Best for: First-time visitors, food, canal views
Chong'an / Zhongshan Road
The central commercial district around Chong'an Temple and Zhongshan Road with Hyatt Regency, Ascott Central and Grand Park.
Best for: Shopping, business
Binhu / Lihu Lake / Taihu
Lakeside hotels near Liyuan Garden and Yuantouzhu, including Marriott Lihu Lake, Sheraton Binhu, Taihu Hotel and the Taihu New City cluster.
Best for: Lake scenery, gardens, Yuantouzhu
Xinwu New District
The modern district east of the old centre near Sunan Shuofang Airport and Wuxi East Station, with Novotel, Millennium, DoubleTree and Ascott.
Best for: Business, airport, technology parks
Huishan / Xishan
The northwest district around Huishan Ancient Town with Wyndham Garden and Hilton extended-stay properties.
Best for: Ancient town, Xihui Park, families
Lingshan / Mashan
The Taihu shoreline south of the city beside the Lingshan Grand Buddha, with the DoubleTree resort and Atour Mashan; allow 40 to 60 minutes from the centre.
Best for: Lingshan Grand Buddha, lakeside resort stays
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
InterContinental Wuxi
An IHG luxury high-rise beside Taihu Square in the city centre, close to the Nanchan Temple and Nanchang Street area and the metro.
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A five-star Sheraton in the Binhu district, near Wanda Plaza and the Liangxi River, suited to visitors combining Taihu sights with business travel.
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A Marriott full-service hotel on Huanhu Road beside Lihu Lake, within reach of Liyuan Garden and Yuantouzhu.
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An IHG upscale hotel on Taihu Avenue in the Taihu New City area, convenient for the lakeside and the Binhu business district.
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A Hyatt tower on Renmin Middle Road in the central business and shopping area near Chong'an Temple.
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A long-established five-star garden-style hotel near Taihu Lake and Liyuan Garden, listed by the Wuxi government as a lakeside accommodation.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book 3-4 weeks ahead for the Chinese public holidays (Golden Week, Labour Day, Spring Festival); Taihu-side and Lingshan hotels sell out first.
Wuxi Railway Station and Wuxi East Station both receive high-speed trains; choose the hotel nearest the station used or near a metro line.
Weekday business demand in Xinwu and Binhu can raise prices above weekend rates.
Foreign guests are registered with the local police by the hotel at check-in; carry the passport at all times.
Lingshan and Mashan sit roughly 40 to 60 minutes from the city centre, so many visitors stay in Liangxi and visit as a day trip.
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.