We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Xi'an, China. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated March 2024.
Charming. Historic property. Offering a sun terrace and garden, Sofitel Legend Peoples Xi'an offers accommodation with modern facilities and butler service in the heart of Xi'an. Guests can use the fitness centre and indoor pool for free. Wi-Fi access is available in all areas. Xi'an Sofitel Legend Peoples is located 1.2 km from Bell Tower, and 1.5 km from Xi'an City Hall. It is 3 km from XI'an Railway Station, and 40 km from Xiianyang International Airport. Coming with elegant decorations and garden views, rooms here feature king-size beds, air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, sofa and safety deposit. The private bathroom offers both shower and bath facilities, also including a hairdryer and toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at Sofitel Legend Peoples Xi'an. Guests can enjoy a massage or sauna at the spa, or exercise in the fitness centre. Car hire, ticketing service and currency exchange are available at the tour desk. Other facilities and services include a gift shop, laundry and luggage storage. The on-site western restaurant DOLCE VITA serves authentic home-style Italian food with fresh imported and local ingredients. There are also three other restaurants offering you Mediterranean, Chinese and Japanese cuisines. You can enjoy your time having a drink in one of the four bars on site. Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xi'an is reducing the reliance on single-use plastics in their toiletries.Show full description
I rate this as the most charming and historic small luxury hotel in Xi'an.
UrCove by Hyatt Xi'an Hi-Tec features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Xi'an. The property is around 6.3 km from Big Wild Goose Pagoda, 6.7 km from Drum Tower and 7 km from Bell Tower. The air-conditioned rooms provide a city view and come with a desk and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room has a patio. The units in UrCove by Hyatt Xi'an Hi-Tec are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Buffet and Asian breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and laundry service at the property. Xi'an City Wall is 10 km from UrCove by Hyatt Xi'an Hi-Tec, while Daming Palace is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 38 km from the hotel.Show full description
Well located in the Yanta district of Xi'an, Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Qujiang South, an IHG Hotel is situated 12 km from Bell Tower, 12 km from Drum Tower and 13 km from Xi'an City Wall. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 7 km from Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The hotel offers a children's playground. Daming Palace is 14 km from Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Qujiang South, an IHG Hotel, while Terra-Cotta Warriors and Soldiers Museum is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 56 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Located in Xi'an, less than 1 km from Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Campanile Hotel Xi'an Dayan Pagoda Datang Night City Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 6.3 km from Drum Tower, the hotel with free WiFi is also 6.6 km away from Bell Tower. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Campanile Hotel Xi'an Dayan Pagoda Datang Night City Hotel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Asian options. Xi'an City Wall is 8 km from the accommodation, while Daming Palace is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 47 km from Campanile Hotel Xi'an Dayan Pagoda Datang Night City Hotel.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Stylish. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Eastern House Boutique Hotel offers oriental-style guestrooms in Xi'an downtown, around a 5-minute walk from Xi'an City Wall. Drum Tower is around 6 minutes' walk from Eastern House Boutique Hotel, while Bell Tower is around 7 minutes' walk away. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is about 30 km from the property. Xi'an Railway Station is about 24 minutes' drive away. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels are available. Some units have a computer and views of the garden or city. The rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property where luggage storage, newspapers and concierge service is possible. Guests can work out at the on-site fitness centre. Well-fitted meeting and banquet facilities are offered for needs. Self-laundry is provided. Local delicacies can be found at the a la carte restaurant. There is a bar street and a supermarket nearby.Show full description
This is a popular boutique hotel among couples travelling to Xi'an.
Opened June 2021. Set in Xi'an, 12 km from Daming Palace, HUALUXE Xi'an Chanba, an IHG Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 15 km from Terra-Cotta Warriors and Soldiers Museum, the hotel with free WiFi is also 17 km away from Xi'an City Wall. Guests can enjoy American and Cantonese dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At HUALUXE Xi'an Chanba, an IHG Hotel all rooms have bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. The accommodation offers an indoor pool. Staff speak Mandarin and English at the 24-hour front desk. Bell Tower is 20 km from HUALUXE Xi'an Chanba, an IHG Hotel, while Drum Tower is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 32 km from the hotel.Show full description
Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Located a 10-minute walk from Bell Tower & Drum Tower and Muslim Street, Sofitel Xian On Renmin Square features an indoor heated pool and luxurious spa. It offers 4 restaurants and 3 bars. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Sofitel hotel is a 5-minute drive from Xi'an Railway Station. Xianyang International Airport is 40 minutes' drive away. Elegant rooms are fitted with cable TV channels and tea/coffee making facilities. Bathrooms come with a separate rainshower and bathtub. Some rooms offer city views. Guests can recharge with a work out in the gym or indulge in massage or sauna services. Other facilities include a business centre with support staff and free parking. There are several dining options. Le Chinois features offers a selection of Shaanxi dishes, traditional Cantonese dishes, Sichuan cuisine and a variety of creative dishes, while authentic Italian cuisine can be savoured at Roman Holiday Italian Restaurant. Others include the 24-hour Mediterranean All Day Dining restaurant and KOI Japanese restaurant. Several on-site bars provide you with places to relax and social. Sofitel Xi'an On Renmin Square is reducing the reliance on single-use plastics in their toiletries.Show full description
Situated conveniently in the Yanta district of Xi'an, InterContinental Xi'an Hi-Tech Zone is set 9 km from Drum Tower, 9.3 km from Bell Tower and 10 km from Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The property is located 12 km from Xi'an City Wall, 16 km from Daming Palace and 42 km from Terra-Cotta Warriors and Soldiers Museum. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. InterContinental Xi'an Hi-Tech Zone provides certain units with city views, and all rooms come with a kettle. All units feature a desk. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Cantonese, Chinese and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at InterContinental Xi'an Hi-Tech Zone. Huaqing Hot Springs is 48 km from the hotel, while Forest of Steles is 6.9 km away. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 38 km from InterContinental Xi'an Hi-Tech Zone.Show full description
Opened May 2022. Situated in Xi'an and with Big Wild Goose Pagoda reachable within 1.5 km, lyf Dayanta Xian features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hotel offers city views, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Rooms come with a private bathroom with slippers, while certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge. At the hotel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Drum Tower is 7.7 km from lyf Dayanta Xian, while Bell Tower is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened July 2022. Situated in Xi'an, within 4.2 km of Big Wild Goose Pagoda and 10 km of Drum Tower, Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Qujiang Center, an IHG Hotel features free WiFi. The property is located 10 km from Bell Tower, 11 km from Xi'an City Wall and 14 km from Daming Palace. There is a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine, and free private parking is available. Speaking English and Chinese, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Terra-Cotta Warriors and Soldiers Museum is 32 km from the hotel, while Huaqing Hot Springs is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 47 km from Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Qujiang Center, an IHG Hotel.Show full description
Opened August 2022. Atour Hotel Xian Xianyang International Airport is situated in Xi'an, within 38 km of Bell Tower and 41 km of Big Wild Goose Pagoda. The property is located 36 km from Xi'an City Wall, 38 km from Daming Palace and 38 km from Drum Tower. Small Wild Goose Pagoda is 38 km from the hotel. All rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a TV. All units at Atour Hotel Xian Xianyang International Airport include air conditioning and a desk. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Han Jingdi Mausoleum is 24 km from Atour Hotel Xian Xianyang International Airport, while Hanyang Tomb Museum is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened July 2021. Canopy by Hilton Xi'an Qujiang has free bikes, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Xi'an. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Big Wild Goose Pagoda is less than 1 km from the hotel, while Bell Tower is 7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 48 km from Canopy by Hilton Xi'an Qujiang.Show full description
Set within 5.7 km of Big Wild Goose Pagoda and 8.5 km of Drum Tower, Vienna Hotel Xi'an International Exihibition Center offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Xi'an. The property is situated 8.8 km from Bell Tower, 12 km from Xi'an City Wall and 15 km from Daming Palace. The accommodation features luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. Speaking English and Chinese at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Terra-Cotta Warriors and Soldiers Museum is 32 km from Vienna Hotel Xi'an International Exihibition Center, while Huaqing Hot Springs is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great value. Located in Xincheng District, Aurum International Hotel offers well-appointed rooms with free internet. Around a 10-minute walk from the Bell and Drum Tower as well as the Muslim Street, it offers an indoor pool. Conveniently located, The Aurum International is surrounded by shopping and dining options. Xi'an City Wall Yongningmen is around 8 minutes' drive away. It is about 1.5 km from Xi'an Railway Station and about 45 km from Xianyang International Airport. Spacious and bright, rooms are well equipped with air conditioning, minibar, SOS system, 39-inch LCD cable TV and a safe. Bottled water is offered per room. En suite bathrooms feature a bathtub, slippers and a hairdryer for added comfort. International Aurum's restaurant offers Chinese and Western dishes. Meals can be enjoyed in the privacy of guests' rooms. There is also a fitness room on site.Show full description
This hotel has very cosy rooms and great affordability.
Comfortable beds. Great location. The Fairway Place, Xi'an - Marriott Executive Apartments is located at the centre of Hi-tech development zone, only an 8-minute walk from the Yanpingmen Station (Line 3). Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The Fairway Place is about 15 minutes' drive from Xian City Wall, Bell & Drum Tower and Muslin Street. A 20-minute drive takes you to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Xianyang International Airport and Xi'an North Railway Station are a 40-minute drive away. All units are air conditioned and feature a living area with a flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a coffee machine. Each unit comes with a private bathroom with bathrobes, towels and slippers. The Fairway Place, Xi'an - Marriott Executive Apartments also includes a children's playground. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar.Show full description
Highly elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Located besides Tang Paradise, a 9-minute drive from Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Gran Melia Xian offers accommodation in Xi'an, featuring private gardens, a lake and an international brand shopping mall. It has a free indoor pool and a Spa centre. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Gran Melia Xian is a 25-minute drive from Xi'an City Wall. It is a 30-minute drive from Muslim Street, Xi'an Railway Station and Xi'an High-Tech Industrial Development Zone. The famous Terracotta Army is a 1-hour drive away from the hotel. Xianyang International Airport is a 50-minute drive away. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath. You can enjoy lake view and city view from the room. Extras include a terrace and a hot tub. At Gran Melia Xian you will find 5 different restaurants with distinctive flavours and styles. You can also have free access to the fitness centre and the hot tub. Others offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a tour desk. Staff in the lobby will be glad to give you assistance.Show full description
I would describe this as the most well designed, elegant and relaxing small luxury hotel in Xi'an. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS. WOW!
Historic. Charming. Great location. Popular among women. Boasting a shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Campanile Xian Bell Tower is set in Xi'an, 300 metres from Drum Tower. 500 metres from Muslim Street and Bell Tower. It is about 15 minutes' walk from the South Gate of City Wall. Guests can enjoy a cup of free tea at the restaurant. All guest rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom, rooms at the hotel also have a city view. All units have a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Speaking English and Chinese, staff are always on hand to help at the 24-hour front desk. Daming Palace is 7 km from Campanile Xian Bell Tower. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 39 km from the property.Show full description
Opened January 2022. Situated in Xi'an, Moxy Xi'an Beilin is 4.8 km from Big Wild Goose Pagoda and features various facilities, such as a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar. The property is located 6.1 km from Bell Tower, 6.6 km from Drum Tower and 7 km from Xi'an City Wall. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Daming Palace is 8.9 km from the hotel, while Terra-Cotta Warriors and Soldiers Museum is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 48 km from Moxy Xi'an Beilin.Show full description
Delightful property. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Situated in Xi'an and with Drum Tower reachable within 7.7 km, The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has free bikes, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a hot tub. Bell Tower is 8 km from The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an, while Big Wild Goose Pagoda is 8.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 38 km from the hotel.Show full description
This might be one of the most romantic, stylish and unique luxury hotels in Xi'an! It also has super comfortable beds. WOW!
Opened January 2023. Situated in Xi'an, 12 km from Daming Palace, Sheraton Xi'an Chanba features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 14 km from Terra-Cotta Warriors and Soldiers Museum, 17 km from Xi'an City Wall and 20 km from Bell Tower. The hotel provides an indoor pool and room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Sheraton Xi'an Chanba the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or an Asian breakfast. Speaking Mandarin and English at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Drum Tower is 20 km from Sheraton Xi'an Chanba, while Huaqing Hot Springs is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, 32 km from the hotel.Show full description
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