Jinan is the capital of Shandong province in eastern China, known as the Spring City for the more than 70 springs that rise in its old town. About 9.2 million people live in the wider municipality, and the city centres on Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain, with the Shandong Museum, Lingyan Temple and the Yellow River nearby.
Accommodation overview
- Budget
- CNY 30-250/night (~$4-$37): hostels and economy chains (Home Inn, Lavande, Shell, Yuexi, Today's Youth Hostel)
- Mid-range
- CNY 180-500/night (~$27-$75): Holiday Inn Express, Hampton by Hilton, Mercure, Ji Hotel, Atour
- Luxury
- CNY 450-1500/night (~$67-$224): Shangri-La, InterContinental, Sofitel, Hyatt Regency, Kempinski, Sheraton, Melia
- Where to stay
- Quancheng Square and Luoyuan Street in Lixia for the springs and Daming Lake; Huaiyin near Jinan West Railway Station for high-speed rail; Licheng and the High-Tech Zone for business travel and the airport
Hotels by budget
Find accommodation that fits your travel budget.
Budget-friendly
Home Inn (Daming Lake Garden Road)
Home Inn economy hotel on Huayuanzhuang East Road in Lixia District, near Daming Lake.
Check rates on Booking.comLavande Hotel (Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport)
Economy chain hotel on Jichang Road near Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport.
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Economy hotel on Jichang Road near Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, suited to early flights.
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Budget hotel on Qilu Avenue in Huaiyin District, on the west side of the city.
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Hostel on the 20th floor of a tower on Beiyuan Street in Tianqiao District, the cheapest bed among the listings near Daming Lake.
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Mercure Jinan West Railway Station
Accor mid-range hotel on Qilu Avenue in Huaiyin District, convenient for Jinan West Railway Station.
Check rates on Booking.comHoliday Inn Express Jinan Quancheng Square
IHG hotel about a 6-minute walk from the Shandong Science and Technology Museum, close to Quancheng Square and Baotu Spring.
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IHG hotel on Gongye South Road in the eastern part of Lixia, near the Jinan International Convention and Exhibition Center.
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IHG hotel on Jingshi East Road in the High-Tech Zone, suited to business trips in the east of the city.
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IHG hotel on Jichang Road in Licheng District, near Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport.
Check rates on Booking.comJi Hotel Jinan Quancheng Road
Chinese mid-range chain hotel on Luoyuan Street, a short walk from Quancheng Road and Baotu Spring.
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Atour chain hotel in Huaiyin District serving travelers using Jinan West Railway Station.
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Hilton mid-range hotel in Furuida Plaza on Xinluo Avenue in the High-Tech Zone.
Check rates on Booking.comHampton by Hilton Jinan Railway Station
Hilton mid-range hotel on Jiluo Road in Tianqiao District, near Jinan Railway Station.
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Hilton mid-range hotel in Yijia Square near the Jinan Olympic Sports Center.
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Four-star hotel on Luoyuan Street in the central Quancheng Square and spring district.
Check rates on Booking.comJiugetangli Hotel (Daming Lake Quancheng Square)
Four-star hotel on Shanda South Road in Lixia District, between Quancheng Square and Daming Lake.
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Shangri-La Jinan
Five-star hotel on Luoyuan Avenue in central Lixia, close to Baotu Spring, Black Tiger Spring and Daming Lake, with walking access to the Quancheng Road shopping area.
Check rates on Booking.comInterContinental Jinan City Center
Five-star hotel in the central business district, a 10-15 minute walk from Baotu Spring and near Black Tiger Spring and Daming Lake.
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Five-star Accor hotel in the Silver Plaza tower on Luoyuan Avenue, 1-2 km from Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain.
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Five-star hotel on Jingsi Road, about 1.5 km from Baotu Spring, 10 minutes from Daming Lake and 6 minutes from Jinan Railway Station by car.
Check rates on Booking.comHilton Jinan South Hotel & Residences
Five-star hotel and serviced residences in the south of the city near Thousand Buddha Mountain, about 20 minutes from Jinan West Railway Station and 40 minutes from the airport.
Check rates on Booking.comKempinski Hotel Jinan
Five-star Kempinski hotel opened in 2021 in the Hanyu Financial Business Center in Licheng District, in the eastern business district.
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Five-star Marriott-brand hotel in Lixia District near the Jinan Olympic Sports Center, about a 15 minute drive from Shandong Museum.
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Five-star Wyndham-brand hotel in Tower E of Yinfeng Fortune Plaza, about 10 minutes from Shandong Museum.
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Five-star hotel a 2-minute walk from Jinan West Railway Station in Huaiyin District, about 20 minutes by car from the city centre.
Check rates on Booking.comCrowne Plaza Jinan Runhua
Five-star IHG hotel next to the Shandong International Convention and Exhibition Center, Jinan Hongyang Shopping Plaza and IKEA in Huaiyin District.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
City Center
The heart of Jinan 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.
Shangri-La Jinan
Five-star hotel on Luoyuan Avenue in central Lixia, close to Baotu Spring, Black Tiger Spring and Daming Lake, with walking access to the Quancheng Road shopping area.
Check rates on Booking.comInterContinental Jinan City Center
Five-star hotel in the central business district, a 10-15 minute walk from Baotu Spring and near Black Tiger Spring and Daming Lake.
Check rates on Booking.comSofitel Jinan Silver Plaza
Five-star Accor hotel in the Silver Plaza tower on Luoyuan Avenue, 1-2 km from Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and Thousand Buddha Mountain.
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Five-star hotel on Jingsi Road, about 1.5 km from Baotu Spring, 10 minutes from Daming Lake and 6 minutes from Jinan Railway Station by car.
Check rates on Booking.comHilton Jinan South Hotel & Residences
Five-star hotel and serviced residences in the south of the city near Thousand Buddha Mountain, about 20 minutes from Jinan West Railway Station and 40 minutes from the airport.
Check rates on Booking.comKempinski Hotel Jinan
Five-star Kempinski hotel opened in 2021 in the Hanyu Financial Business Center in Licheng District, in the eastern business district.
Check rates on Booking.comBooking tips
Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Stay around Quancheng Square or Luoyuan Street to walk to Baotu Spring, Black Tiger Spring and Daming Lake; Jinan West Railway Station is where most high-speed trains stop and is about 20 minutes by car from the centre
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport is in Licheng District; the Jichang Road hotels (Holiday Inn Express, Lavande, Shell) suit early or late flights
Rates rise during trade fairs at the Shandong International Convention and Exhibition Center in Huaiyin; book ahead for those dates
Chinese chain hotels (Atour, Ji Hotel, Home Inn, Lavande) list on Trip.com and their own apps; confirm on the booking page that foreign passports are accepted before paying
Prices for hotels marked 'from' come from Trip.com listings; other price ranges are indicative. Prices use 1 USD = 6.70 CNY, so check the live rate before booking
Show the Chinese address on a phone or printout to taxi drivers, and use DiDi for rides; drivers recognise Chinese hotel names more readily than English ones
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.