Housed in a traditional courtyard property with a 300-year history, Pingyao Yide offers Chinese-style rooms with hand-made fine wood fittings and artwork.
Erika
Mexico
It is a beautiful cosy place, it is exactly what I was looking for. They really pay attention to small details and the service is amazing. All the staff was always there for us.
Boasting well preserved architectural structure and attention-to-detail service, Jing's Residence is a hidden gem in the ancient walled town of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gabriela
Switzerland
Wonderful staff and beautiful hotel. The food was delicious, comfortable rooms and the entire village is a dream. Highly recommend
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Water Hotel, Pingyao offers accommodations in Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tania
United States of America
This hotel is inside the ancient city, it is convenient to explore the city.
Fast check in and out
Pleasant staff
Hotel is not crowded. I only saw one guest throughout my one day stay
The next day, I got up early and I was able to walk the entire city (no crowds)
I felt very safe
The hotel does not have a restaurant, however one is not needed; there are numerous restaurants in the city. I ordered from Meituan.
Breakfast the next day was simple but more than enough for me: toast, jelly, fried egg and bacon. There are also numerous options for breakfast in the city.
I enjoyed my stay very much, will definitely stay again.
Tours that you can take: Wang’s Courtyard is 30 minutes by car and Zhangby’s Fortress is about 30 minutes from Wang’s Courtyard.
Traveling tips: To get to Pingyao by train:
Beijing to Pingyao: only a few times per day (This is the best option if you are coming from Beijing)
Otherwise:
Beijing to Pingyao or Shanghai to Pingyao Air China
Taiyuan to Pingyao: Rake the fast train that is ~ 30-40 minutes. Business class is 56 rmb
Coming back to Beijing (If you miss direct train to Beijing)
-Pingyao rail station to Taiyuan South. ( Do not get off on Taiyuan station, you must to go Taiyuan South) I got off the wrong station and had to take a taxi to Taiyuan South which is about 15 minutes with light traffic
Taiyuan South to Beijing: 3 hours by fast train.
I hope my reviews help you explore the city better
Located in Pingyao, 656 feet from Ming and Qing Street , Hongyuyuan Family Guest house features a restaurant and free WiFi. It is located in Ancient City of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Thais
Brazil
Perfect location , restaurant with good affordable food. Great staff.
Pingyao Jiaxin Guest house features rooms with traditional Chinese-style decoration. It is only a 4-minute walk from Pingyao Railway Station. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas.
Ilan
France
The Breakfast was very good and delicious. The Guesthouse is beautiful and very well located. The staff are very kind and friendly.
Just next to Xietongqing Unincorporated Bank Museum, Pingyao Baichanghong Hotel is a paper-cut-themed guest house located right in the heart of Pingyao County, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Housed in a 400-year-old courtyard built in Qing Dynasty, Pingyao Jintaisheng Hotel used to be the only flour factory in Pingyao Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at the end of Qing Dynasty....
Boasting well preserved architectural structure and attention-to-detail service, Jing's Residence is a hidden gem in the ancient walled town of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
La gentillesse et la serviabilité de tout le personnel
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FAQs about hotels in Pingyao
On average, 3-star hotels in Pingyao cost £23 per night, and 4-star hotels in Pingyao are £35 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Pingyao can be found for £93 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Pingyao this weekend is £36 or, for a 4-star hotel, £31. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Pingyao for this weekend cost around £75 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £34 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Pingyao for tonight. You'll pay around £31 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Pingyao will cost around £78, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
Fascinating, atmospheric town but very busy with visiting...
Fascinating, atmospheric town but very busy with visiting locals. Recommend walking around the wall to get a better idea of the old town it protects.
Good food options, easy to walk around.
Taxis wait outside train station and main gate - easy transport to and from train station.
Patricia
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
Beautiful ancient city, and you still can feel the daily...
Beautiful ancient city, and you still can feel the daily normal leaving of its inhabitants. Liked the most to have 99.9999% chinese tourist at this time of the year, Mid March. Only 4 westerners encountered. Chinese History at its best. Lots of historical places to visit and learn from ancient China. Unmissable for local and foreigner travellers.
Manuel
Colombia
10
Scored 10
Incredibly beautiful town, totally made up of traditional...
Incredibly beautiful town, totally made up of traditional Chinese architecture (at least on the main streets). You can buy a ticket that allows entry into many of the sites, including the Draft Bank, Temple of the City God, Confucius Temple and so many more, and then spend a day wandering around exploring them as you come across them. (Note that some of the smaller ones have almost no English signs, so it can be difficult to know what they are!). We bought the ticket from a window nearby (1 minute east) of the draft bank, but there may be other places. It's also interesting to go up the City Walls and see the town from above.
h77713
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Fantastic historic walled town where you can easily escape...
Fantastic historic walled town where you can easily escape the tourist area. Very very unique however Pollution was a big problem during our stay as it is in the midde of a huge area full of factories. We spent the 2 days with our masks on.
Tracey Lee
France
8.0
Scored 8.0
We visited in November so starting to get chilly at night.
We visited in November so starting to get chilly at night. The numerous museums are interesting and give a good idea of times past. Great food in town but one or two restaurant and shop owners give more hustle than we'd like. Not too many tourists at the time we visited and we pretty much had the whole wall to ourselves. The old town is a comfortable size to walk around over 2 days. The 3 day "tourist pass" is well worth the price we paid.
Jackie CD
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Don't forget to visit MianShan which is 1 hour by car - you...
Don't forget to visit MianShan which is 1 hour by car - you can easily spend 2 days there!
For dinner: a little bit away from the busy street you will find cheaper option. Or just try some small bites here and there.
The hotel is excellent. They came and pick us up and dropped us off at the train station. They communicated with us and arranged the transportation to arrive at the facility. The hotel has an excellent location, right in the Pingyao main street. There are lots of restaurant and dining options available. The room was really comfortable and clean. The hotel lobby (patio) was astonishing and very welcoming to the visitor. The breakfast was excellent. The hotel staff was really friendly and kind. We will stay again at this hotel!
Very great location and more than anything great and helpful staff, an always smiling and friendly kitchen chef :) and the owner helped us to arrange tickets to the Youjian Pingyao show (don't miss it!), Breakfast was basic Chinese breakfast but good, and we had dinner in the restaurant every night. We were afraid that we would get back pain from the beds (Kang Style bed means a brick / wood underground and a thin mattress), but unless you have severe back problems, you'll sleep well here.
The best value for money you can ever find on this website!!!
Loved the location on South Avenue in Pingyao Ancient City. The front is a restaurant with rooms in the back after going through a traditional courtyard. The rooms are renovated and up to date. The bed was comfortable!!!
Most importantly, the hostess was extremely kind and helpful. She explained everything (in English) and provided a plan to best explore town.
Really don’t think twice before booking this gem of a place!
We had an amazing time at Elsewhere Hotel. The hotel is located in the old city centre of Pingyao, and it is an old building in Chinese style. When we arrived, we had a warm welcome with a cup of tea. The staff is really friendly, and they speak English very well. I don’t think I’ve ever encountered a hotel with greater hospitality!
The staff helped us with tickets for several attractions in the old city.
We really recommend to stay at this hotel!
The owner of the hotel is very kind and goes out of his way to satisfy every wish of his customers. I was given a map of the old town with the owner's recommendation which attractions I should definitely see and where to eat (he even gave me some discount coupons to his favourite restaurants). The hotel is in a quiet part of the old town, but close to the main street. The interior is quite nice.
The breakfasts were ok. I had Chinese and my wife had western. It was difficult to explain the finer details of our preferences but it wasn’t really a problem. The coffee flavour quality wasn’t good. The hotel itself was quite beautiful. The staff were very friendly and helpful to the best of their abilities. Good location in the middle of the main tourist zone but quiet despite that.
Lovely family run guesthouse in a great quiet location, yet close to everything. The beds are great and the rooms cosy - and the old courtyard is just amazing. So is the service and hospitality. Not speaking much Chinese my friends and I were very happy with all the help we got from the kind owner and his family. Thank you for a great stay in beautiful Pingyao❤️
Kind owners. The lady could speak English so she can recommend places and was nice to talk to. I one day tried the breakfast and was nice. Kind of 3 blocks outside the north gate, quite easy to find. They have a beautiful aquarium I spent time everyday admiring it. Super recomendable, both Pingyao and this guest house.
We were glad to have chosen this Hotel for our stay in Pingyao. Everything was nice, the rooms are very special, designed into the old Temple. Breakfast even for western people very good. In general, the Restaurant is very good and perhaps the best in Pingyao. Quality of the food is excellent.
Staying at the Pingyao Ji Family Courtyard Inn was rather magical.The staff free upgraded my room. Every time I exited or returned she immediately came outside and asked if I needed anything. The staff speak English so well made my trip easier. It's a special place.
The hotel looks amazing and it's in the centre of the ancient city! Staff was friendly and great, they spoke excellent English (best we heard during our entire trip). Rooms were comfortable and on overall amazing value for money.
The location was great and there was a good atmosphere. The room itself was quite warm and cozy. Breakfast was pretty tasty local cuisine. Very communicative - easy to coordinate a train station pick up and drop off vi a hotel
location in Pingyao old city was best.
The location is far from the high-speed train station, but the hotel provides a pick-up service. So, you don't need to worry about the distance between the hotel and the station
Great location, authentic 200yr old courtyard house renovated to very high boutique hotel standards. Most importantly what makes it special is genuine hospitality received from staff at all levels. Top level service.
Very nice courtyard hotel. It sets you back in time. Very well decorated. Staff is friendly and provides pick up from the main entrance of the ancient city.
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