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Shenzhen

China

Safety Score

7/10

Currency

CNY

Language

Mandarin

Timezone

China Standard Time (CST)

About Shenzhen

Shenzhen, often dubbed the "Silicon Valley of China," is a vibrant metropolis that seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with rich cultural experiences. Travelers are drawn to its stunning skyline, bustling markets, and innovative attractions like the Window of the World theme park, which features miniature replicas of global landmarks. With a burgeoning arts scene and delectable street food, Shenzhen offers a dynamic urban adventure that captures the essence of modern China.

Technology innovationShoppingTheme parksStreet foodFuturistic skyline

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Shenzhen is during the fall (October to December) and spring (March to May). During these months, the weather is mild and pleasant, with lower humidity and less rainfall, making it ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing. Avoid

Weather Throughout the Year
Jan15°50mm
Feb16°45mm
Mar18°60mm
Apr21°70mm
May24°150mm
Jun27°200mm
Jul29°250mm
Aug29°230mm
Sep27°180mm
Oct24°100mm
Nov20°60mm
Dec17°50mm

Where to Stay in Shenzhen, China

Hotels & Accommodations in Shenzhen

The listings are curated based on a number of parameters, including ratings by users on different platforms, hotel category, location, and overall guest satisfaction scores.

Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen

Futian District
4088 Yi Tian Lu, 中心城 Fu Tian Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518048

The Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen offers a luxurious stay with excellent service, comfortable rooms, and a fantastic location next to transport links and entertainment spots. Guests enjoyed the view from the rooms and the amenities offered by the hotel.

The Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen offers a luxurious stay with excellent service, comfortable rooms, and a fantastic location next to transport links and entertainment spots. Guests enjoyed the view from the rooms and the amenities offered by the hotel.

Pros
  • +Prime location
  • +Excellent service
  • +Spacious rooms
Cons
  • -Average breakfast
  • -Can be crowded

香格里拉大酒店

Luohu District
China, Guang Dong Sheng, Shen Zhen Shi, Luo Hu Qu, 建设路1002号 邮政编码: 518016

Luxury accommodation in Luohu District

The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan

Nanshan District
9028 Shennan Road, 南山区深圳市广东省 China, 518000

The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan offers a luxurious and comfortable experience with its exceptional service, convenient location, and excellent facilities. The hotel's unique design, superb amenities, and connectivity to shopping and transport hubs make it a highly recommended stay in Shenzhen.

The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan offers a luxurious and comfortable experience with its exceptional service, convenient location, and excellent facilities. The hotel's unique design, superb amenities, and connectivity to shopping and transport hubs make it a highly recommended stay in Shenzhen.

Pros
  • +Exceptional service
  • +Comfortable rooms
  • +Convenient location
Cons
  • -Needs modernization

Best Western Shenzhen Felicity Hotel

Luohu District
1085 Heping Road, 罗湖区深圳市广东省 China, 518010

The Best Western Shenzhen Felicity Hotel is a convenient and welcoming accommodation with excellent service, spacious rooms, and a delicious dim sum buffet. However, some guests have encountered issues with location, water quality, and staff interaction.

The Best Western Shenzhen Felicity Hotel is a convenient and welcoming accommodation with excellent service, spacious rooms, and a delicious dim sum buffet. However, some guests have encountered issues with location, water quality, and staff interaction.

Pros
  • +Exceptional service
  • +Convenient location
  • +Spacious rooms
Cons
  • -Misleading location
  • -Questionable hygiene

Grand Hyatt Shenzhen

Luohu District
1881 Bao An Nan Lu, Luo Hu Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China

The Grand Hyatt Shenzhen offers an excellent stay with attentive staff, spacious rooms and an unbeatable location. Despite minor hiccups, guests frequently praise the hotel for its professionalism and top-notch services.

The Grand Hyatt Shenzhen offers an excellent stay with attentive staff, spacious rooms and an unbeatable location. Despite minor hiccups, guests frequently praise the hotel for its professionalism and top-notch services.

Pros
  • +Attentive staff
  • +Spacious rooms
  • +Professional service
Cons
  • -Inconsistent room quality
  • -Warm air-conditioning

Hilton Shenzhen Futian

Futian District
大中华国际金融中心B座, 1003 Shen Nan Da Dao, Fu Tian Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518000

The Hilton Shenzhen Futian offers spacious rooms, advanced technology, and exceptional service from dedicated staff like Money and Alex L. The location is convenient, situated in the CBD area and near a train station.

The Hilton Shenzhen Futian offers spacious rooms, advanced technology, and exceptional service from dedicated staff like Money and Alex L. The location is convenient, situated in the CBD area and near a train station.

Pros
  • +Spacious rooms
  • +Advanced technology
  • +Exceptional service
Cons
  • -Inconsistent communication
  • -Maintenance issues

The Langham, Shenzhen

Futian District
7888 Shen Nan Da Dao, Fu Tian Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518040

Guests have a high regard for The Langham, Shenzhen, consistently praising its luxurious design, attentive service, and excellent breakfast. Many enjoy its convenient location and feel a warm connection with the friendly staff members.

Guests have a high regard for The Langham, Shenzhen, consistently praising its luxurious design, attentive service, and excellent breakfast. Many enjoy its convenient location and feel a warm connection with the friendly staff members.

Pros
  • +Luxurious interiors
  • +Attentive service
  • +Extensive breakfast
Cons
  • -High-tech room adjustment

The St Regis Shenzhen

Luohu District
5016 Shen Nan Dong Lu, Luo Hu Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518001

Luxury accommodation in Luohu District

Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel Hotel

Futian District
China, Guang Dong Sheng, Shen Zhen Shi, Fu Tian Qu, 中心城 Fu Hua Lu, 福华路大中华国际交易广场 邮政编码: 518048

Luxury accommodation in Futian District

The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen

Futian District
116 Fu Hua San Lu, 中心城 Fu Tian Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518048

Luxury accommodation in Futian District

JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an

Nanshan District
8 Bao Xing Lu, Bao An Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518101

The JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an offers guests top-notch service, comfortable rooms, and a convenient location near the sea and shopping malls. The hotel is especially appreciated for its welcoming staff and impressive amenities.

The JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an offers guests top-notch service, comfortable rooms, and a convenient location near the sea and shopping malls. The hotel is especially appreciated for its welcoming staff and impressive amenities.

Pros
  • +Excellent service
  • +Spacious rooms
  • +Convenient location
Cons
  • -Maintenance issues
  • -Overcrowded lounge

InterContinental Shenzhen

Nanshan District
Nanshan, Shenzhen, China, 518053

Luxury accommodation in Nanshan District

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen

Futian District
138 Fu Hua San Lu, 中心城 Fu Tian Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518017

Luxury accommodation in Futian District

Crowne Plaza Hotel&suites Landmark Shenzhen

Luohu District
China, Guang Dong Sheng, Shen Zhen Shi, Luo Hu Qu, 南湖路3018号 邮政编码: 518001

Luxury accommodation in Luohu District

Wyndham Grand Shenzhen

Futian District
2009 Caitian Road, Futian District, 中心城福田区深圳市广东省 China, 518033

Wyndham Grand Shenzhen is a highly rated hotel featuring spacious, luxurious rooms, excellent service, and a prime location. Some guests note the convenience of a subway station right in front of the hotel.

Wyndham Grand Shenzhen is a highly rated hotel featuring spacious, luxurious rooms, excellent service, and a prime location. Some guests note the convenience of a subway station right in front of the hotel.

Pros
  • +Great location
  • +Spacious rooms
  • +Excellent service
Cons
  • -Cigarette smell
  • -Poor wifi

Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Futian

Futian District
28 Fu Hua Yi Lu, 中心城 Fu Tian Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518048

The Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Futian consistently provides a warm, attentive service and is ideally located near Coco Park Mall. While some areas may need renovation, the overall experience is generally positive with its commendable staff, tasty food, and useful amenities.

The Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Futian consistently provides a warm, attentive service and is ideally located near Coco Park Mall. While some areas may need renovation, the overall experience is generally positive with its commendable staff, tasty food, and useful amenities.

Pros
  • +Excellent service
  • +Convenient location
  • +Cleanliness
Cons
  • -Noise issues
  • -Needs renovation

Hyatt Place Shenzhen Dongmen

Luohu District
3018 Jian She Lu, Luo Hu Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518040

Hyatt Place Shenzhen Dongmen provides spacious, comfortable rooms and a satisfying breakfast. Its location is advantageous, being near the subway and a variety of shops and restaurants.

Hyatt Place Shenzhen Dongmen provides spacious, comfortable rooms and a satisfying breakfast. Its location is advantageous, being near the subway and a variety of shops and restaurants.

Pros
  • +Spacious rooms
  • +Comfortable beds
  • +Good breakfast
Cons
  • -Poor professionalism
  • -Language barriers

Hilton Garden Inn Shenzhen Bao'an

Bao'an District
529 Xin Sha Lu, Bao An Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518125

The Hilton Garden Inn Shenzhen Bao'an offers a comfortable stay with excellent staff and a good breakfast. Its location near supermarkets, malls, and an industrial area is convenient for business travelers.

The Hilton Garden Inn Shenzhen Bao'an offers a comfortable stay with excellent staff and a good breakfast. Its location near supermarkets, malls, and an industrial area is convenient for business travelers.

Pros
  • +Convenient location
  • +Spacious rooms
  • +Good breakfast
Cons
  • -Basic amenities
  • -Room maintenance.

Courtyard Shenzhen Bay

Nanshan District
No. 16 Keji South Road, 南山区 Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, 518507

Great value accommodation in Nanshan District

Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen

Futian District
5 Guihua Road, 福田区深圳市广东省 China, 518038

Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen offers convenient proximity to business areas and impressive customer service, despite some guest concerns about cleanliness and outdated decor.

Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen offers convenient proximity to business areas and impressive customer service, despite some guest concerns about cleanliness and outdated decor.

Pros
  • +Excellent concierge service
  • +Convenient location
  • +Spacious rooms
Cons
  • -Dated decor
  • -Cleanliness issues

Huaqiang Plaza Hotel

Futian District
No.1019, Huaqiang North Rd, Futian Dist, 福田区深圳市广东省 China, 518028

The Huaqiang Plaza Hotel in Shenzhen offers a prime location with generous room sizes, remarkable city views, and exceptional service, providing a unique and highly satisfactory experience for guests.

The Huaqiang Plaza Hotel in Shenzhen offers a prime location with generous room sizes, remarkable city views, and exceptional service, providing a unique and highly satisfactory experience for guests.

Pros
  • +Prime location
  • +Generous room sizes
  • +Remarkable city views
Cons
  • -Limited elevators
  • -Subpar shower facilities

DoubleTree by Hilton Shenzhen Airport

Bao'an District
China, Guang Dong Sheng, Shen Zhen Shi, Bao An Qu, 航城大道66号 邮政编码: 518126

The DoubleTree by Hilton Shenzhen Airport offers comfortable, well-equipped rooms with professional services. The location is convenient for airport access, with plenty of cheap, quality restaurants nearby.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Shenzhen Airport offers comfortable, well-equipped rooms with professional services. The location is convenient for airport access, with plenty of cheap, quality restaurants nearby.

Pros
  • +Comfortable rooms
  • +Professional services
  • +English-speaking staff
Cons
  • -No airport shuttle
  • -Incomplete kitchenware

Hotel Novotel Shenzhen Watergate

Luohu District
1019 Shen Nan Zhong Lu, Fu Tian Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518031

Hotel Novotel Shenzhen Watergate provides a comfortable stay with its attentive staff, clean rooms, and convenient location. The breakfast buffet is highly appreciated, and the hotel's proximity to the old town offers excellent dining options.

Hotel Novotel Shenzhen Watergate provides a comfortable stay with its attentive staff, clean rooms, and convenient location. The breakfast buffet is highly appreciated, and the hotel's proximity to the old town offers excellent dining options.

Pros
  • +Attentive staff
  • +Clean rooms
  • +Convenient location
Cons
  • -Dated decor
  • -Smoky corridors

Metropark Hotel Shenzhen

Luohu District
2088 Dong Men Zhong Lu, Luo Hu Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518001

Metropark Hotel Shenzhen offers a convenient location with easy access to shopping, dining, and the subway. The rooms are spacious and the staff is helpful, however, some aspects of the hotel may feel dated.

Metropark Hotel Shenzhen offers a convenient location with easy access to shopping, dining, and the subway. The rooms are spacious and the staff is helpful, however, some aspects of the hotel may feel dated.

Pros
  • +Great location
  • +Spacious rooms
  • +Helpful staff
Cons
  • -Smoking guests
  • -Dated interiors

Holiday Inn Express Shenzhen Futian Center, an IHG Hotel

Futian District
18 Xin Sha Jie, Fu Tian Qu, Shen Zhen Shi, Guang Dong Sheng, China, 518048

The Holiday Inn Express Shenzhen Futian Center offers a delightful stay with its clean and modern rooms, attentive staff, and delectable breakfast variety. The unique view of a golf course adds to the appeal of this well-located hotel.

The Holiday Inn Express Shenzhen Futian Center offers a delightful stay with its clean and modern rooms, attentive staff, and delectable breakfast variety. The unique view of a golf course adds to the appeal of this well-located hotel.

Pros
  • +Great location
  • +Clean rooms
  • +Attentive staff
Cons
  • -Paid swimming pool
  • -Limited public transport.

Find the perfect place to stay in Shenzhen with our guide to the best hotels and accommodations. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels, boutique stays, or budget-friendly options, Shenzhen has accommodations for every traveler and budget.

Top-rated stays include Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen, 香格里拉大酒店, The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan, known for their excellent service and locations.

The best areas to stay in Shenzhen depend on your interests. Central locations offer convenience, while neighborhood stays provide authentic Shenzhen experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shenzhen

The best area depends on your priorities. City center locations offer convenience but may be pricier. Neighborhoods slightly outside the center can offer better value while still being well-connected.

For the best rates and availability, book 2-3 months in advance, especially during peak season. Last-minute deals can be found, but selection may be limited.

Shenzhen offers hotels, apartments, hostels, and boutique stays. Hotels work well for shorter trips, while apartments suit longer stays or families. Check our recommendations above for top-rated options.

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About Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen offers travelers an authentic China experience with its unique blend of culture, cuisine, and attractions. Whether you're exploring historic landmarks, savoring local flavors, or discovering hidden gems, Shenzhen promises memorable adventures for every type of traveler. Our curated guide features 12 must-see attractions, 25 recommended restaurants, 25 places to stay, carefully selected to help you make the most of your visit. Use Free City Guides to plan your perfect Shenzhen itinerary, discover local favorites, and travel smarter with insider tips from experienced travelers.

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