Cheap Hotels in Datong

"The location is absolutely fantastic, right in the heart of the ancient city. For dining: Xi Jin Dao is downstairs, Fenglin Pavilion is a 10-minute walk, and Long Juxiang offers delivery directly to your phone. Every time we took a taxi back to the inn, we'd get off at Huayan Hotel and walk two minutes. The popular Heshengcai is a 10-minute walk (though the taste was just so-so, and none of the pastries even had an ingredient list). For sights: Huayan Temple is a 5-minute walk. I visited Shanhua Temple at night, which was about a 15-minute walk. During the May Day holiday, there were only about 10 people in the entire temple at night, so we could enjoy a peaceful visit. On the way back and forth, we also saw the city wall's light show and passed through a lantern festival. Rumeng Datong (Dreams of Datong) was also within walking distance. Service was great too. On our last day, we had to leave for the train station at 7:30 AM, and the owner even packed breakfast for us. The lamb offal soup with vermicelli every morning was delicious. The furniture is all elm wood. The loft family room was perfect for our family of three. The only downsides were that the room rate was expensive during May Day, and the bathroom design was a bit impractical."

"The hotel's facilities are excellent. The lobby is grand and elegant, and the rooms are spacious with good hygiene. The location is very convenient for tourists; it's only about a ten to twelve-minute walk to the Datong Ancient City direct shuttle bus stop. In the evenings, you can walk through the ancient city and past the Heyang Gate to reach the Sipaifang commercial food street, which is always bustling. It's so convenient and comfortable to enjoy the beautiful ancient city views and explore the Dongnanyi Historical and Cultural Pedestrian Street. I highly recommend this hotel! 👍"

"The hotel's location is excellent, very close to the city center, making it easy to get to both the ancient city and commercial areas. Parking was also convenient for those arriving by car. Great value for money! The rooms were clean and tidy, with a good separation of wet and dry areas. The soundproofing was also decent. The butler was warm and patient, always ready to answer any questions, which definitely enhanced our positive impression of Datong."

"I stumbled upon this hotel and my experience was absolutely fantastic. The overall decor is stylish and creates a wonderful ambiance. My room had a great view, was beautifully furnished, and paid attention to every detail. The cleanliness was impeccable; everything was spotless, and the bedding was soft and skin-friendly, making for an excellent night's sleep. The staff were friendly and provided thoughtful, attentive service, making me feel very welcome. The surrounding scenery and amenities are also great, perfect for a leisurely stroll. From the environment and service to the facilities, I couldn't find a single flaw. I had a truly pleasant stay and it's definitely on my re-book list!"

"The hotel is very close to the ancient town, making it a perfect walkable distance, and it's not noisy at all. Our room had a direct view of the ancient town. The room was clean, tidy, and had no strange smells. We really appreciated the choice of two pillows, one soft and one firm – a great touch! What was most thoughtful was coming back on Dragon Boat Festival to find two Zongzi (rice dumplings) in our room; that was so considerate! All the staff were warm and attentive. Breakfast was also good! Highly recommend!"

"During the summer vacation, I took my child to Shanxi, and we stayed at the Howard Johnson Plaza Datong for 3 nights. The hotel's location is excellent, right by Datong Ancient City. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the service is outstanding, making you feel right at home. Every day, they provide welcome fruits, and in the evenings, there's a free late-night snack. There's also a Chinese restaurant on the 11th floor where we had dinner every night. What truly touched me were the housekeeping staff. Besides keeping the room impeccably clean daily, they always left thoughtful little notes. One time, I was doing laundry at the hotel, but because our chartered car was waiting, I couldn't wait for the clothes to finish drying. I mentioned this to the front desk, and to my surprise, when we returned to the hotel that evening, the housekeeping staff had already delivered my clothes to the room and hung them up in the bathroom to dry. Every service detail was incredibly touching. My child said they love Datong and this hotel, and will definitely stay here again next time we visit."

"Ive just left the Inn and on the train to the next destination. I wish I could stay longer as this was such a pleasant stay. The boss lady was so nice. I booked just a basic room but got upgraded to almost a studio flat with separate bedroom in the mezzanine and lounge downstairs. Everytime I come back from sightseeing, all hot tired, the boss lady gave me a bowl of delicious melons. It was sweet and juicy. The best melons I have had. The second time she also gave me bananas. It was so much needed. The hotel is in the perfect location. Thank you for a wonderful stay. 1. From Datongnan station there are buses 608 or 61 which takes you directly to Huayansi stop, less than 1min from the hotel. However, the hotel frontage is a jewelry shop, I didn't know so ended up walking up/down the street for 10mins before the boss lady realised and came out to tell me I have arrived. 2. If you want to go to Yungang Grottoes. From the same bus stop take bus 38, then change to bus 3 to get to the Grottoes. Journey time about an hour in total. And cost 4RMB (2RMB per bus). However, you have to set up some kind of public travel app from Wechat to get the QR code to pay the bus fare. I didn't know this. Fortunately, some nice people helped pay my fare, then another lovely girl helped set up the app enabling me to use the bus from then as when I arrived and took the bus from the train station to hotel Wechatpay didn't work. Fortunately the driver let me ride for free as I guess he realised Im foreign and don't have this app. Only when I took the bus to Yungang Grottoes, the girl told me I need to set up the travel app etc and helped me set it up. 3. The hotel is also right opposite to the Huayan temple. A beautiful ancient temple. Deffo can't be missed. I will be uploading more photos and videos of my stay in Datong and travels in China on my YouTube channels once I'm back in UK. Check out my YouTube channels TheTravelDiary and goody2shoos for more information. Happy travels."

"I was very satisfied with this guesthouse. The community is new, lively yet quiet. Right outside the complex is Dongnan Yi, but it's very peaceful inside. The room is large, the windows are big, and it's clean. The service gets full marks – they offer station transfers and the breakfast is plentiful. The facilities are comprehensive, even including video memberships so you can watch VIP TV series and variety shows freely. The shower has great water pressure. The bed is firmer than other hotels, which I prefer as it's good for my back. I originally planned to book for two nights to try it out, but when I wanted to extend my stay, it was already fully booked. I tried other places at the same price point, but I kept thinking about how good this one was. I hope they continue to maintain their high quality, because my mom said she wants to stay here again next time, haha."

"On our road trip to Datong, we chose this newly opened hotel. The room was incredibly spacious, and they even had a laundry room and a gym. The hotel breakfast was also fantastic. My elderly family members were really happy with it too! 👍"

"Datong Hotel, once a state guesthouse in Datong, has a distinguished history of hosting foreign dignitaries, including visits from premiers and, more recently, a Thai princess and her entourage. This long-standing tradition of high-level hospitality has cultivated an exceptionally refined service standard. The hotel lobby is grand and elegant, and the rooms are spotless and well-maintained. Breakfast offers a wide variety of choices, and the service is excellent."