Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven is our budget choice and a sensible base for travellers who want low prices without gambling on an unknown hotel. It stands on Nanwei Road in Xicheng district, in the old southern part of the city, a four-minute walk from Tianqiao station on Line 8 and close to the west side of the Temple of Heaven, so you can be among the morning tai chi groups in the park soon after breakfast. With 316 rooms it is a big, busy property, but the essentials are well covered: a free buffet breakfast every day, a gym, a restaurant, a convenience store, and tour and ticket assistance at the desk, which is useful for booking the real-name reservations at the major sights. Line 8 runs north towards Qianmen and the Shichahai lakes, so the hutongs and the Drum Tower are an easy ride, and taxis to Tiananmen and the Forbidden City are short. Expedia guests rate it very good, at 8.0 from 638 reviews.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at No. 36 Nanwei Road in Xicheng. Tianqiao station on Line 8 is a four-minute walk away, with trains north to Zhushikou near Qianmen and to Shichahai for the Drum Tower and the hutongs. The west side of the Temple of Heaven park is close by, and Expedia puts the temple about two to three kilometres away by road, depending on the gate. Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City are a short taxi ride north.
Rooms: simple, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, designed for practical short stays rather than lingering.
Who it suits: budget travellers, families and anyone who plans early starts at the Temple of Heaven or wants easy metro access to the old city.
Good to know: the free buffet breakfast runs from 6:30 to 10:30 daily and covers up to two adults sharing a room. The hotel is smoke-free, check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at noon.
Why stay here
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Convenience store
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Meeting rooms
- ✓Smoke-free property
Good questions
How far is Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven from the temple?+
The west side of the Temple of Heaven park is close by, and the temple is about two to three kilometres by road depending on the gate. A short taxi ride or a walk gets you there.
Which metro station is closest to Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven?+
Tianqiao station on Line 8 is about a four-minute walk away. Line 8 runs north to Qianmen and the Shichahai lakes.
Does Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven include breakfast?+
Yes, a free buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 to 10:30 for up to two adults sharing a room. Extra guests pay a fee.
