Budget
City Youth Hostel
Tiny single rooms and close to the train station but it does not provide the nicest environment.
Binjiang Hostel
2km 25 minute walk away from the nearest metro station.
Tielu Tong Tong Hotel
A few blocks from the train station, the hotel is spacious but noisy. It is friendly to African travelers who are looking for lodging near Xiaobei and other wholesale trading markets.
Midrange
Baiyun Hotel
Member of Best Western hotel chain.
Hotel Landmark
Zhong Qiao Hotel Guangzhou
The hotel is close to Pazhou Trade Center where Canton Fair is held. Check their website for other locations in the chain.
Guangzhou Hotel
Springdale Serviced Residence Guangzhou
The residence offers studio, one, two, or three-bedroom apartments that are furnished with a comfortable living and dining area, broadband Internet access, and a kitchen.
Hotel Canton
This was once a glorious hotel, but it is now a bit outdated. However, it is located just North of the Beijing Lu Pedestrian Street.
Top end
Garden Hotel
The hotel has standard hotel rooms as well as apartments and offices for rent. Deluxe rooms are clean but basic; elite rooms are newly renovated and attractive. The Carousel Restaurant offers excellent dinner buffet with panoramic views of Guangzhou on the top level. The hotel also has various Shops, HSBC and Bank of China branches and a bus station serving express buses to the Guangzhou airport, the Hong Kong airport and nearby cities such as Zhuhai.
Asia International Hotel
One of a handful of hotels that feature separate bath and shower areas in a standard room. Internet access is free but slow. It also features Guangzhou's highest revolving restaurant on the top level.
China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel
The 5-Star Luxury Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of central Guangzhou. It features 850 guestrooms, 8 Food and Beverage outlets, Executive Lounge and Shopping Arcade. An entrance to the Metro is just outside.
White Swan Hotel
On the banks of the Pearl River on the quiet Shamian Island, complimented by a charming park nearby where locals can be found doing tai chi. Surrounding the hotel are blocks of little shops run by locals willing to bargain. This landmark hotel is now closed for renovations until late 2012.
The Westin Guangzhou
The luxury chain has 448 rooms and suites. It is located next to the U.S. Consulate. It is also a short walk to the East Rail Station.
Ascott Guangzhou
The residence offers 208 apartments that comes with a separate living space equipped with modern furnishings, kitchens and broadband internet access.
NOTE: Weeks from Mid-April to Early May and Mid-October to Early November April 15th - May 5th and October 15th - November 5th coincide with the annual Guangzhou International Trade Fairs. Hotel room rates are unreasonably hiked up anything between 200% and 400%, including hostels! If you're not travelling to see the Trade Fair, you might want to consider visiting some other time.
| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under ¥200 |
| Mid-range | ¥200-500 |
| Splurge | Over ¥500 |