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Xiamen boasts a wide range of hotels, guesthouses, inns, and youth hostels, with room rates ranging from a few hundred to a thousand yuan. Beyond the luxurious star-rated hotels, Xiamen's most distinctive offerings are undoubtedly its family-run guesthouses. In this warm and romantic city, finding a modest guesthouse and enjoying the relaxing, homely lifestyle of a leisurely traveler is truly Xiamen. Both on Gulangyu Island and within Xiamen itself, there are numerous small family-run guesthouses, with prices ranging from 100 to 300 yuan. These places are often renowned for their excellent service. Enjoy a cup of tea and a chat with the owner, learning about the stories of old Xiamen and its current culinary culture. You won't regret choosing one.
Gulangyu Island is Xiamen's most distinctive and famous tourist destination, and a prime destination for many tourists. You can stay on the island if you'd like. While it's a good place for young people with a literary or socialite bent, hotels on the island are generally expensive, and booking in advance is recommended.
A family-run hotel on Gulangyu Island, featuring English-style architecture and lavishly painted rooms. Seven rooms, seven different spaces, seven different moods, and seven different memories, each one offering a unique experience.
Address: No. 114, Fuzhou Road, Gulangyu Island, Xiamen (behind the Organ Museum, Gulangyu Island Scenic Area)
Contact: 0592-2099967
Transportation: Take a ferry from Xiamen Ferry Terminal (8 yuan round trip) to Gulangyu Piano Pier. After reaching the island, follow the seaside ring road, turn right, pass the Huangjia Ferry Pier with the giant octopus in the underwater world, and turn left at the second intersection when you see Fuzhou Road or the Tobacco Inspection Team. Go straight ahead and walk up a long stone staircase to the destination.
Reference price: starting from 218 yuan
Nana Gulangyu Coast Hotel is a branch of the Nana chain of resort hotels. It is a white and yellow building. It is the most famous hotel on Gulangyu Island. It has a great environment and a convenient location. You can get there as soon as you get on the island. The small European-style rooms with different styles make you feel like you are in a fairy tale castle. More than half of the rooms have views of the sea. When you book a room, you will also receive coffee coupons and sightseeing bus tickets for the ring road around the island.
Address: No. 8 Longtou Road, Gulangyu Island, Xiamen (100 meters from Gulangyu Pier)
Contact: 0592-2066396
Transportation: Take the ferry to Gulangyu Pier and walk 100 meters forward.
Reference price: starting from 480 yuan
Xiamen Gulangyu International Youth Hostel, a member of the International Youth Hostel Alliance, offers 44 beds and is suitable for accommodating student groups, tour groups, individuals, independent travelers, and backpackers. With its wooden furniture, rustic décor, romantic setting, and unique atmosphere, it provides a warm and welcoming home for backpackers of all colors and languages from around the world.
Address: No. 18, Lujiao Road, Gulangyu Island, Xiamen.
Contact: 0592-2066066
How to get there: Turn left after exiting Gulangyu Pier and walk 50 meters uphill. (The third villa on the left is on the hill.)
Reference price: 45 yuan per person
Far from the hustle and bustle of the ferry terminal and the hustle and bustle of Longtou Road, this hotel tucked away in a corner near the Xiamen Academy of Arts and Crafts, hence its name, Gala Hotel. Just three minutes from the beach, the noise level never exceeds 30 decibels year-round (except for the crashing of the waves, of course). Here, you'll find coffee, soft drinks, simple soups, friends, and sports—all the essentials of a getaway from the concrete and steel of the city.
Address: No. 31, Jishan Road, Gulangyu Island, Siming District, Xiamen
Contact: 0592-2068383
Transportation: Get off at Gulangyu Villa Pier and reach Gala in less than 10 minutes. Since you want to see the sea, let you become the sea's closest neighbor.
Reference price: starting from 170 yuan
If you're not in a rush, I recommend staying in Zengcuo'an. Originally a small seaside fishing village, it's become a vibrant gathering place for artists in recent years, with the opening of several unique family-run inns, creating a vibrant artistic atmosphere. You can relax and enjoy the scenery, or simply sip tea in the courtyard filled with flowers and plants. It's also conveniently located within a 20-minute drive of both the ferry terminal and the airport. Enjoy the leisurely pace of Xiamen, a city known for its slow pace.
The official name of the blue cottage is the Island Coast Inn. It is only 20 meters away from the sea and has a unique decoration taste. When you open the window, the sea comes into view. Here you can experience the true feeling of "facing the sea and enjoying the blooming spring flowers".
Address: No. 20, Zengcuo'an, Huandao Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Contact: 0592-2196677
Transportation: Take Tourist Line 2 and get off at Pearl Bay Station. Then transfer to Bus No. 29, 47, or 857 across the street and get off at Zengcuo'an Station.
Reference price: starting from 100 yuan
Located on the scenic Ring Island Road, this resort-themed garden-style boutique hotel occupies half of the Jingzhou Paradise and is a sought-after photography estate by major Xiamen photography agencies. The hotel boasts a distinctive European-style architecture, with rooms arranged in a building-within-a-building layout and decorated in a unique Korean style.
Address: Block 2683, Nanminzi, Huangcuo Tatoushe, Huandao Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Contact: 0592-2199882
Transportation
9.6 km from Xiamen Gulangyu Island Pier, approximately 20-25 minutes by taxi;
9.6 km from Xiamen Railway Station, approximately 20-25 minutes by taxi;
13.6 km from Songbai Long-distance Bus Station, about 30 minutes by taxi;
It is 22.3 kilometers from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and takes about 35 minutes by taxi.
Reference price: starting from 268 yuan
Across the sea, the hotel overlooks Taiwan's Kinmen Island, Dadan Island, and Erdan Island. To the north, it borders the Xiamen Investment Expo Base - the International Conference and Exhibition Center; to the south, it is adjacent to the Buddhist sanctuary - Nanputuo Temple and the renowned southern university - Xiamen University. To the left, it enjoys the scenic seaside scenery of Xiamen Ring Road. The hotel boasts a unique geographical location and unparalleled seaside scenery.
Address: No. 98, Huangcuo, Huandao Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Contact: 0592-2198888
Transportation: Take bus No. 751, 29, 47, or 112 and get off at Tatou Station. It is a short walk to the destination.
Reference price: starting from 468 yuan
If you're looking for a relaxed campus atmosphere, consider staying near Xiamen University. The reasons for staying near Xiamen University are: first, it's relatively affordable, with plenty of hotels; second, Xiamen University is surrounded by must-see attractions like Nanputuo Temple, Baicheng, Hulishan Fort, and Ring Road; and third, transportation is extremely convenient, practically serving as a hub for Xiamen. In front of Xiamen University's west gate is a bus terminal, where approximately seven or eight buses terminate, offering long and short-distance connections to nearly every major destination in Xiamen, including Jimei and Tong'an Film and Television City.
Yi Renjian is a loft-style guesthouse on Xiamen's University Road coast. After six months of hard work by the owner, it's become a refreshingly intimate destination, integrating an exhibition hall, an art and cultural venue, a small bar, a creative shop, a secondhand consignment store, a video studio, a guesthouse, and a large balcony for sea-view parties.
Address: No. 58, Shapowei, University Road, Xiamen
Contact: 0592-2510916
Transportation: Take bus No. 57 from Xiamen Railway Station Small Square Station, get off at Xiamen University Hospital Station, and walk to the destination.
Reference price: starting from 60 yuan
Shuhai Bay boasts a private courtyard of approximately 400 square meters, offering a stylish, secluded courtyard and a unique charm. Xiamen's most iconic plant, the Phoenix Tree, stands tall in the courtyard, allowing you to enjoy a moment of tranquility beneath the tree while leisurely exploring and savoring Xiamen.
Address: No. 40, Zengcuoanxili, Siming District, Xiamen
Contact: 0592-2918099
Transportation: Take tourist bus line 2 and get off at Xibianshe Station, or take express line 3 or bus No. 950 and get off at Sibei Station. It is a short walk to the destination.
Reference price: starting from 128 yuan
Xiamen Wanjia Oriental Hotel enjoys a superior geographical location, just a dozen minutes' drive from Xiamen Gaoqi Airport and Railway Station, and a stone's throw from the commercial center. It has rich tourism resources, a quiet environment, pleasant scenery, and extremely convenient transportation.
Address: No. 1 Huyuan Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Contact: 0592-3339999
Transportation: Take bus No. 17 and get off at the Guard Area Station, or take bus No. 3, 19, 21, or 659 and get off at No. 1 Middle School Station. Then walk to the destination.
Reference price: starting from 198 yuan
From a geographical point of view, it is also better to live on Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street near the ferry terminal. It is very convenient to go to Gulangyu Island or stroll around the surrounding area. There are many small shops and delicious food around.
Swiss International Hotel Xiamen is located in the commercial center of Xiamen. It combines modern trends with classic style. It faces the Piano Island - Gulangyu Island across the sea and enjoys the beautiful scenery of the sea and sky.
Address: No. 12 Lujiang Road, Siming District, Xiamen
Contact: 0592-6366666
Transportation: Take bus No. 3, 19, 116, or 127 and get off at Haibin Building Station. It is a short walk to the destination.
Reference price: starting from 1,000 yuan