Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig | 2.8km from Media Technology & Art Department of Harbin Institute of Technology
The hotel is located in the center of Harbin, facing the starting point of Central Street Pedestrian Street, with a superior location. Walk along the central street to the "Saint Sophia" church for about 5 minutes, walk for about 10 minutes to "Zhaolin Park", and walk for about 15 minutes to the Songhua River. The transportation is fast and convenient. it takes about 15 minutes to drive to Sun Island Park and Ice and Snow World; it takes about 10 minutes to drive to Harbin railway station; it takes about 7 minutes to walk to Central Street Station of Harbin metro line 2 ; it takes about 1 minute to walk to Central Street Station of Airport Bus Line 3. Create a warm and comfortable stay experience for you during your journey. The unique Le Petit Paris restaurant allows you to experience the catering products and services of international hotels. We adhere to the service concept of "always be true, show your true self". Staying in this hotel allows you to return to your true self!
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig | 2.93km from Media Technology & Art Department of Harbin Institute of Technology
Country Inn Suites By Radisson, founded in 1987, is an international mid to high end chain hotel brand under the Radisson Hotel Group. Li Yi Hotel has over 700 stores worldwide, making it the brand with the largest number and scale of stores under the Radisson Hotel Group. The parent company of this brand, Jinjiang International Group, is one of the largest comprehensive hotel and tourism industry groups in China, with a huge market share and international influence.The positioning of Li Yi Hotel is to provide a practical and artistic high-end accommodation experience for the "new urban middle class". The brand's design philosophy combines modern style and classic design elements to create a distinctive hotel style. The design of the Li Yi Hotel was created by international designers, emphasizing the integration of functionality and decorative art, aiming to provide guests with a high-end yet approachable living environment.In addition, Li Yi Hotel has launched the X-SPACES Xi · Space series products, which are multifunctional spaces designed for business and travel customers, providing a comfortable office environment and rest facilities. These space designs focus on balancing functionality and comfort, such as equipping multifunctional furniture and MAXHUB smart screens, aiming to meet the personalized needs of different customers
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig | 3.17km from Media Technology & Art Department of Harbin Institute of Technology
The Harbin Xueli Premium Hotel (Central Street Sophia Church Branch) provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Harbin Xueli Premium Hotel (Central Street Sophia Church Branch) offers a pleasant stay in Harbin for those traveling for business or leisure. The hotel is conveniently located just 2km from Harbin Railway Station and 21km from Harbin Pingfang Airport. In addition, Beima Road Metro Station is just a short walk away. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Songhua River Railway Bridge, Harbin Sightseeing Cableway and Harbin Van Gogh Star Sky Art Museum (Xinyibai Flagship Store). In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Harbin hotel offers parking on site. According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
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Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig | 3.28km from Media Technology & Art Department of Harbin Institute of Technology
The Mercure Harbin Central Street Sophia Church is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Mercure Harbin Central Street Sophia Church is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Harbin. Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 2km from Harbin Railway Station and 22km from Harbin Pingfang Airport. In addition, Shangzhidajie Metro Station is just a short walk away. With multiple attractions nearby including Harbin Sightseeing Cableway, Songhua River and Sophia Square, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied. In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig | 3.36km from Media Technology & Art Department of Harbin Institute of Technology
The Harbin Junyi Hotel (Central Street Sofia Church) is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Harbin Junyi Hotel (Central Street Sofia Church) offers a pleasant stay in Harbin for those traveling for business or leisure. Traveling to the hotel is easy with Harbin Railway Station located approximately 4km away and Harbin Pingfang Airport roughly 22km away. Just a short walk from Zhongyangdajie Metro Station, traveling to most city destinations is a breeze. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the HIT Center, Stalin Park and Zhong Yang Street all nearby. This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Harbin hotel features parking on site. If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig | 3.48km from Media Technology & Art Department of Harbin Institute of Technology
Pros: The location is good and near the central street. The staff standing at hotel lobby are cheerful and polite although they are not much experiences to handle oversea customer. The hotel breakfast is nice and many variety.
Cons: The hotel counter staff(cant remember her name) need to be trained as she throw our passport on the table top after recorded our particular and dull face all the way which we really feel unrespected. we stayed there for 4 nights, 1st night we find out the room a bit dusty, so next day morning I have highlighted to the counter staff my room need to vacumn thoroughly, but night time we came back still the same.
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig | 3.73km from Media Technology & Art Department of Harbin Institute of Technology
Pros:
Very helpful reception staff. Especially Yuyue and Jiaqi. It is not 100% certain that my spelling is correct since they do not speak English (along with the rest of the staff at this 5 star hotel in a city of more than 10 million people).
Comfortable beds and decent pillows. Clean bathrooms.
We had a free upgrade - see Cons!
Cons:
”Non-smoking” room is a joke. The guests DO smoke everywhere. There are a lot of fabrics used in the rooms for the decoration, and smoke penetrates them to a great extent. In order to find a room with decent air quality, we had to change our rooms twice. See Pros!
There was only a very limited selection of biscuits and fruits available for the advertised ”luxurious afternoon tea.”.
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig | 3.84km from Media Technology & Art Department of Harbin Institute of Technology
JINGU Hotel was founded in 1996, it has been 24 years.The building is located in Harbin national AAAA level tourism scenic spot -- The ZhongYang street . It is a state-owned four-star luxury business hotel integrating guest rooms, catering, entertainment and meeting affairs. The building has 212 exquisite guest rooms, including: standard room, suite, business room, business suite, luxury room, luxury suite, parent-child room, etc. There are women's floors and non-smoking floors.On the third floor of the building, there are a large Garden Restaurant and 10 private rooms with different styles, covering,Shandong cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, longjiang cuisine and so on. It is the best choice for your family and friends to reunions and hold large, medium and small banquets.The fourth floor of the hotel has more than 600 square meters of exhibition center, can accommodate more than 500 people at the same time. In addition, there are small and medium-sized conference rooms, which can accommodate 30-150 people, to undertake various kinds of conference services. We are committed to creating an extraordinary conference experience for you.People on the journey, meet at the JINGU. We will provide you with a star - rated service to provide a perfect extreme experience.
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig | 3.89km from Media Technology & Art Department of Harbin Institute of Technology
The Yufeng Hotel (Central Street Sofia Church) provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Yufeng Hotel (Central Street Sofia Church) offers a pleasant stay in Harbin for those traveling for business or leisure. The hotel is conveniently located just 3km from Harbin Railway Station and 23km from Harbin Pingfang Airport. In addition, Zhaolin Park Metro Station is just a short walk away. Seeing Harbin's sights from this hotel is easy with Flood Control Memorial Tower, Harbin Van Gogh Star Sky Art Museum (Xinyibai Flagship Store) and Zhaolin Street all close by. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig | 3.99km from Media Technology & Art Department of Harbin Institute of Technology
The Harbin Central Street Habsburg Hotel (Sofia Church) is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Harbin Central Street Habsburg Hotel (Sofia Church) offers a pleasant stay in Harbin for those traveling for business or leisure. The hotel is only 4km from Harbin Railway Station and 24km from Harbin Pingfang Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. Transportation around the city is also convenient, with Friendship Palace Hotel Metro Station within walking distance. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Zhong Yang Street, Jingwei Street and Songhua River. After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site. According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.
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9.7/10
Excellent
WWei MinOverall this is one of the best hotels i have stayed in. Rich cultural history and uniqueness. I shall put the negative part first before I put the positives at the end.
Cleanliness I marked down because someone before me put flowers into the bathtub and there were random roses petals coming out of the knob that controlled the drainage of the bath tub. There were stains on the bathtub too.
Location I put 5 but actually I would rate it 4.5. The street that the hotel is on is extremely crowded and jam in the late mornings to night. It is highly likely that you will be dropped off near the entrance of the street and need to walk in if you cab. We decided to use public transport and walk in instead on the second time we came to the hotel. But early in the morning it was relatively empty and the cab could come in to pick us up. It is very near the walking streets / zhong yang jie. There was an event literally outside our hotel area. Got a chimney bread plus ice cream on the same street as the hotel but is diagonally on the opposite right.
This booking is for a lower tired room. But when we went there we were offered discounted upgrades. Not free but at least it wasn't the price stated. We upgraded to the highest tier, a suite with dedicated sitting area and bathtub.
Celebrated my birthday here. They prepared a cake. It was delicious 😋
Many costumes to try but most were too big. For reference i am 152cm 48kg. I managed to find a blue and white costume with a matching hat that was more fitting so I could wear it out of the hotel room to take photos in the reception area. The toilet staircase, the chairs in the reception, outside the elevator, a backyard and the restaurant are nice places for photo taking.
The ancient elevator closes at 5pm. I am not sure when it opens.
The restaurant had a promotion on dianping or douyin. Recommended for 4 people. But portions are typically huge and if only 2 people come likely to waste. We met another couple on our trip and we decided to share. Non hotel guests can eat in the restaurant too.
Just before we left, we had a door gift too^^
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig, Harbin
Price per night from:PHP 4,094
9.6/10
Excellent
AAnonymous UserI came to Harbin to visit and searched for Grand Mercure, which is a newly opened hotel, so I booked it. The experience was really good. They called us before checking in to ask about the room requirements. Checking in at the front desk was also very smooth. The front desk ladies Guo Wanting and Lang Kexin were very enthusiastic and cute, and the little brother was also very handsome. The staff greeted us while going upstairs. The room was very comfortable and the decoration style was also very novel. Candies and fruits were prepared in advance and delivered to the room. Warm pads and drinks were prepared when checking out. It made people feel very considerate. A good hotel.
SSoudsathit VandixayWe had a lovely stay at Xana, staff do not speak English but it was not an issue at all, they were very helpful and took good care of us and our needs, while using a translation app to talk to each other. The room was not that large but functional and clean, bed is comfy, bathroom and toilet were clean and there was a free afternoon tea at the lobby with delish cookies and fruits. The location is top notch, right in front of Zhaolin park and just 1 mn walk to the commercial Zhongyang street and just 5 mn away from Songhua river, park. If you use DIDI TRAVEL on the Alipay app, the location of this hotel should be spelled as ”Xi'an Deluxe Hotel..”
Overall, it was a lovely experience for us staying at Xana and would recommend to our friends if they travel to Harbin
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig, Harbin
Price per night from:PHP 1,761
9.5/10
Outstanding
GGuest UserWe spent three nights in this hotel and found it to be a little further from everything we wanted to see and do, but that did not make our stay any less pleasant. The staff were attentive and incredibly friendly. The hotel looks out on a lovely pond that is frozen sold in winter and covered with a thick layer of snow. A perfect playground for young and old alike. Catching a Didi from the hotel is also fairly easy as it isn’t stuck right in the centre of the ice festival activities.
OOtautahianWe chose this hotel because there is a TCM place literally on the opposite side of the block and my sister could get acupuncture there.
All the staff were friendly, the hotel was modern and bright, and it was easy to get taxis outside.
My sister especially enjoyed the breakfast bigger because there was a lot of dongbei food and the hot dishes changed every day. While we were there (Spring Festival) there were free snacks at reception, like hulutang, frozen pears, egg tarts.
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig, Harbin
Price per night from:PHP 1,027
9.3/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThe room is very clean and tidy, the boss is very welcoming, and the room is super warm! I came to Erbin by myself and lived very comfortably. It's very close to Jiangbei University Town subway station, and it's very convenient to get to attractions. There are also many places to eat around!
Jiangbei University Town/Harbinbei Railway Station, Harbin
Price per night from:PHP 216
9.2/10
Very Good
WWatcharinThe hotel is located just 150 meter far from the walking street. We are not happy with the room we stayed. During booking, we found that the room has a window. We then understand that there should be a view to be seen. The view is completly blocked by other big building which is located just 2 meter far from windows. The hotel should clearly indicate that. As foreigner, we need 3G 5G signal to connect to google facebook youtube using international sim. Unfortunately, rhe signal is very poor. Wifi is ok. Using wifi, google is blocked in China. We not happy with the room. Not recomend for foreigner.
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig, Harbin
Price per night from:PHP 2,078
9.0/10
GGuest UserA very good express hotel, just the way I like it, clean and refreshing. I booked a double room, which was not big but enough. The best thing is that although the room is at the end of the corridor, it is not like some express hotels that have to walk a long distance, but it is very safe and comfortable to reach the elevator. The room soundproofing and sanitary facilities are very satisfactory. And it is also very convenient to book and check out.
The room is on a big road called Maimai Street, which is convenient for transportation. It is adjacent to the First Hospital and there are food a few steps away. Here are a few pictures, the first one is outside the hotel window, and the second one is the ice sculpture of the nearby Zhaolin Park.
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig, Harbin
Price per night from:PHP 633
9.0/10
CCris RuffoloI love the location of this hostel. It was just right across the Zhongyang Street subway stop (Line 2). If you go to the Ice and Snow World Park, that's only three stops away for only, if I remember right, RMB 2. Make sure to read/check the other reviews for photos of the gate that will lead you to the door of this hostel. I arrived in the morning, about 10 a.m., and was welcomed by JP. After sorting out my things, I left my luggage to head to the Ice and Snow World Park where I stayed until 5 p.m.
I took the subway back to Zhongyang Street. I planned on walking from there to Saint Sophia Cathedral but it was too cold for me. I live in Beijing but I am originally from the Philippines so even if I was dressed warm - thermal clothes, hot packs, several layers, downjacket, scarves, beanies, ear muffs - it was still brrrr cold!
I took a Didi car from there to the cathedral and spent about 30 minutes there and then went back to the hostel. There was a social night going on downstairs but I was so beat that day I just decided to rest. I briefly interacted with a lady from Singapore named Megan.
The following day, I walked from the hostel to Hongzhuan Morning Market which is a culture of its own. Come hungry and happy! From there, I took a Didi to go to the No. 6 factory of Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co. It is dubbed as the ”Louvre of the East” but having visited the Louvre itself, it doesn't really come close. I think the moniker just came from the fact that there are several paintings and art collection in the building and the area outside feels a bit like you're in Europe.
Another Didi ride got me to Lao Daowai or the Chinese Baroque Street then another Didi to Central Street. Don't miss these two as they are filled with worthy buildings and spots to marvel, photograph of or buy trinkets from.
Harbin was the last stop of my northeastern China winter sojourn. Will I come back? Maybe. Will I stay in this hostel? Maybe.
I like the arrangement of the beds in this 16-people dorm for girls but the bathroom is a squat toilet and I don't like that. If I ever stay here again, I will choose the rooms with Western-style toilets.
Harbin Central Avenue/Saint Sophia Cathedral/The Memorial Tower of Fig, Harbin
Price per night from:PHP 201
8.4/10
IIBRAHIM إِبۡرَاهِيمَ 依布拉欣If you're planning to visit the Harbin Ice and Snow World, remember to purchase spikes at the counter (8 YUAN). It's affordable and can prevent falls and injuries. Unfortunately, I slipped on the ice and badly hurt my ankle. Luckily, there's a nearby hospital, Harbin Shengfeng Hospital, just a 10-15 minute walk away (you can use Google Maps). The doctors there are helpful, but they don't speak English, so bring your passport and use Google Translate if needed.
On a brighter note, I really enjoyed staying at this hostel. They have a large mirror and a hot water station where you can prepare instant noodles. Although they don't have a kitchen, you can easily get utensils and a mug from nearby convenience stores, especially if you're planning to make coffee.
One thing I found really convenient was the international charger ports provided for each bed. Before checking out, remember to strip your bed and leave a note in the lobby to indicate your presence. I left a Malaysian flag as my mark.