Harbin Bremen Jewish Culture Theme Hotel is a themed hotel of just over two hundred rooms on Zhongshan Road in the city centre. Its theme nods to the Jewish community that was an important part of old Harbin, a reminder that the city grew in the early twentieth century as a meeting place of Russian, Chinese, Jewish and other cultures. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a business centre and free parking, and it is a short drive from Central Street and Saint Sophia Cathedral.
Location and getting around
Zhongshan Road is a main thoroughfare in the city centre. The Wanda Plaza shopping centre is about fourteen minutes on foot, the Guogeli shopping area about two minutes by car, Central Street and Saint Sophia Church about six minutes by car, the Ice and Snow World about eleven minutes by car and the railway station about eleven minutes by car.
The Beidahuang Museum and the Heilongjiang Provincial Museum are also nearby. In winter, taxis are the sensible way to get between sights, and you can ask the front desk to write your destination in Chinese for the driver.
Facilities
The hotel offers free WiFi, free self parking, a restaurant, a bar, a business centre and a meeting room, with a buffet breakfast available for an extra charge. Rooms have air conditioning, and there is laundry and dry-cleaning service, a 24-hour front desk and tour and ticket assistance, which is useful for arranging trips to the ice festival, Yabuli ski resort and other day trips.
The theme gives the public areas a distinctive look, and the staff are used to international guests. As with many city hotels, confirm room types, bed sizes and heating when you book, especially in deep winter.
Who it suits
Travellers interested in the cultural history of Harbin, drivers who value free parking, couples and small groups on a first visit who want a central address, and business visitors. It is a good choice for those who plan to see the Jewish heritage sites, the old synagogue district and the Russian-era buildings of the city.
It is less suited to visitors who want a resort with a pool and spa. Winter is the busiest season, from December to February, and rooms fill early around the holidays; spring and autumn are milder, with lower rates and easier travel.
Making the most of a stay
Begin with Central Street, the long pedestrian avenue of Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings, and continue to Saint Sophia Cathedral and the Songhua River embankment. Visit the museums on a cold afternoon, try Harbin sausage, dumplings and Russian-style bread, and plan an evening at the Ice and Snow World in winter. Day trips to Yabuli and China Snow Town can be booked in advance. Dress in thermal layers and insulated boots, keep your phone warm, and check cancellation terms when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Business centre
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
Good questions
How far is it from Central Street?+
About six minutes by car, and the Ice and Snow World is about eleven minutes by car.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Free self parking is offered. Confirm the details when you book.
Can the hotel help with tours?+
There is tour and ticket assistance at the front desk, which helps with the ice festival and day trips.
