Holiday Inn Express Xi’an Bell Tower is the budget pick, and it has the location of a much more expensive hotel. It stands at No. 70 Nandajie in the Beilin district, a three-minute walk from the Bell Tower and five from the Drum Tower, which puts the Great Mosque, the Muslim Quarter and the City Wall within easy reach on foot. The building dates from 2018 and has seven floors and 182 rooms, with a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a coffee shop, a small shop and a lift. Free self-parking and free in-room Wi-Fi are included. Guests rate it an Excellent 8.8 from more than 200 reviews on a major booking site, with the highest score, 9.2, for location. It is simple and clean rather than luxurious, and it is ideal for travellers who spend their days sightseeing.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at No. 70 Nandajie, on the main street running south from the Bell Tower. The Bell Tower is about a three-minute walk, the Drum Tower about five, the Great Mosque around ten and the South Gate of the City Wall around 15. Zhonglou metro station is five minutes on foot, so the metro is easy for trips to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and the railway station, about 16 minutes by car. The airport is around 46 minutes away.
Rooms
Standard rooms are about 258 square feet, in twin, queen or king configurations, with some larger options for three guests and a kids-theme room for four. There are also one-bedroom suites of about 646 square feet with a dining area. The rooms are compact and practical, and an accessible room is available.
Who it suits
Budget-minded travellers, first-time visitors who want to be at the centre of things and anyone happy to trade a pool or spa for a prime location.
Good to know
Buffet breakfast is offered for a modest fee, and some rate plans include it for two adults. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out before noon, and express options are available. Pets are not allowed, and the booking page shows that cribs and extra beds are not available, which matters for families with babies or a third child. Parking is free, though the surrounding streets are busy. Ask for a higher floor if you prefer quiet, because Nandajie carries traffic.
Why stay here
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Elevator
- ✓Convenience store
- ✓Zhonglou metro 5 minutes on foot
Good questions
How close is it to the Bell Tower?+
The Bell Tower is about a three-minute walk and the Drum Tower about five. The Great Mosque is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
Is breakfast included?+
Buffet breakfast is available for a modest fee, and some rate plans include it for two adults. Check your rate when you book.
Is it suitable for families?+
There are larger rooms and a kids-theme room for four, but the booking page shows that cribs and extra beds are not available. Check the room type before you book.
