Qingdao hotels and places to stay

If you're on the hunt for a low-cost stay, check out Ibis Qingdao Donghai with rates starting from 40US$ or Qingdao Hotel where prices start at 44US$. Qingdao Wheat Youth Hostel is a simple budget hostel, settled next to Memorial for town twinning between Qingdao and Shimonoseki with room rates from only 19US$ per night. Qingdao Nordic Osheania Hostel is a good budget option in Shibei district of Qingdao.

Danube International is less than 1.6 miles from Qingdao Liuting International airport and also offers a sauna and a health club. The Westin Qingdao is a 5-star hotel only 1000 feet from May Fourth Square metro station, it comes with free self-parking, a sauna and an indoor swimming pool. Huanhai Gloria Inn Qingdao is a 10-minute walk from Qingdao train station and offers all the conveniences of a modern hotel.

If it's your first time visiting Qingdao, you might want to stay in a central location such as Qingdao Center Hotel And Apartment or Copthorne. An option near the city center is Qingdao Jinshan We Holiday Apartment Olympic Saili next to Thumb Plaza. In Chengyang district, you'll find Holiday Inn Parkview and Qingdao Kuaitong International Hotel with rates from 60US$.

Huiquan Dynasty Hotel is a luxury hotel with the Yellow Sea, Huiquan Bay and Zhongshan Park's views and facilities such as a tennis court, a casino and a sauna. Crowne Plaza Qingdao is a great original option near Wheat kaile Shopping Center, it offers a unique boutique hotel experience. The 4-star Guangye Jin Jiang Hotel is an excellent chain hotel featuring free self-parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a sauna.

If you're visiting Qingdao, book a snug B&B near New business Plaza, such as Qingdao Jijia Apartment or Qingdao Hai Lan Holiday Aparthotel Qingdao Railway Station Branch. For those traveling to Qingdao on business, Qingdao Sifang Hotel is situated in Sifang district and has free self-parking and a sauna. Hostel Marina is a popular resort with a golf course and fishing for an unforgettable stay.

     Qingdao is known as the Switzerland of the Orient.

     More than 43 years under German rule brought to the city a chunk of European architecture. That can be seen looking over the skyline, which is dominated by the red roofs of local houses, ornate arches and facades lining cobbled streets and green surroundings, all in Qingdao is reminiscent of a city from a postcard or Switzerland of the Orient.

     Qingdao can be more exciting on your trip there with Booked.net. From cheap hotels in Qingdao to those that luxury appointed all available with maps, photos and secure forms at Booked.net.

     A stroll of the island will make you remember it for the natural landscape washed from three sides by blue seawater and the man-made colonial architecture within the city. This blend of Qingdao will split your stay there in two – days on the beach will take turns with sightseeing.

Attractions include;

- Zhan Qiao, a famous symbol of Qingdao and very popular among tourists

- Zhanshan Temple, built in 1945 with five halls and a pagoda, it features a large collection of Buddha and Buddhist scriptures

- Xiao Qingdao Park was used for military purposes and it features a lighthouse from the 1900s

- Polar Ocean World, an aquarium with polar animals

- Qingdao Naval Museum traces the history of the Chinese navy

     In 1891, Qingdao was established for military purposes as a defense base to prevent naval attacks. As the city was soon ceded to the Germans, they developed it into an important port town. The establishment of the Far East Squadron serving for operations throughout the Pacific only strengthened the reputation of the military based city. In 1914 Qingdao changed hands to Japan, but returned to Chinese rule in 1922.

     A change in Qingdao occurred when China initiated its open-door policy in 1984. It led to foreign trade and investments to the city therefore Qingdao re-emerged as a prosperous port city. However, it is still stuck to the military past with the Chinese navy's northern fleet based in the city.  

     The city's government also understands the importance of tourism to the city. That is why a large share of investments and money are spent for tourist attractive events like Qingdao International Sea Festival, the Beach Culture Festival, the Sea Affection Festival, and the Summer of Qingdao Festival. A large number of restaurants sprang up throughout the city serving delicious seafood and true Qingdao Beer.

     This focus on tourism stimulated large-scale construction within the city that resulted in the abundance of Qingdao hotels available at Booked.net.