Been once was a foreign enclave, Gulangyu Island, all the hotels and hostels here have developed a quite western and relaxing style. Among them many were rebuilt on the basis of those foreign embassy buildings. Together with those cafe bars and scenic sites, accommodations on this island itself is a very pleasant experience already.
Address: No.32 Anhai Road Gulangyu island, 厦门鼓浪屿安海路32号.
Reasons of recommending: renovated in 2015; very close to Longtou Road; very close to the piano museum; large view balcony in every room.
Descriptions and Notes:
This hotel was opened in 2009 and has 13 rooms so far. The price here started from CNY255 and breakfast is not included. Credit cards are accepted by hotel and Unionpay cards are accepted in this hotel only.
Address: No.17 Longtou Road, Gulangyu Island, 厦门鼓浪屿龙头路17号.
Reasons of Recommending: renovated in 2014; within 2 minutes’ walk to the Lundu Pier; various type of different guest rooms for diversity preference.
Descriptions and Notes:
This hotel was opened in 2005 and has 26 rooms so far. The price here started from 276. Credit cards are accepted by hotel and Unionpay cards are accepted in this hotel only.
Address: No.44 Wudai road, Gu Lang Yu Island Xiamen China , Gulangyu Scenic Area, Xiamen, 361002, China
Reasons of recommending: recently renovated in 2014; within one kilometers reach to the Gulangyu Scenic Area; excellent access to the Wi-Fi system.
Descriptions and Notes:
This hotel was opened in 2010 and has 8 rooms so far, so earlier reservations are advised. The price here started from CNY 560.Credit cards are accepted by hotel and Unionpay cards are accepted in this hotel only.
Address: No.320 Neicuoao Village , Gulangyu Scenic Area, Xiamen, China,厦门思明区鼓浪屿内厝澳320号(近三丘田码头).
Reasons of recommending: very close to the Gulangyu Scenic Area with only 1km distances in between; very close to Sanqiutian Wharf; excellent access to Wi-Fi facilities; newly opened this year (2017); well rated on c-trip and trip advisor; many different foreign payment cards accepted.
Descriptions and Notes:
This place was opened in 2017 and has 10 rooms so far, earlier reservation is advised. The price here started from 520.Credit cards accepted by hotel and Payment can be made by credit card at the hotel. Unionpay cards, Master Cards, American Express cards are accepted here.
Address: 111 Kangtai Road (Kangtai Lu) , Gulangyu Scenic Area, Xiamen, 361000, China, 厦门思明区鼓浪屿康泰路111之1号.
Reasons of recommending: very near to the Neicuo’ao Wharf; very close to Gulangyu stone, Sunlight Rock and Sea view Park; well rated on c-trip and trip advisor; many foreign payment cards accepted.
Descriptions and Notes:
This hotel was opened in 2011 and has 145 rooms. The price here started from 520. There is buffet breakfast provided at an additional cost of 68 yuan per person. Credit cards are accepted by hotel. Payment can be made by credit card at the hotel. Unionpay cards, Master Cards, American Express cards, Dinners cards, JCB cards and visa cards are accepted here.
Address: located just beside Yuyuan Garden, 96, Fuxing Road (Fuxing Lu), Gulang Yu , Gulangyu Scenic Area, Xiamen, 361002, China,厦门鼓浪屿复兴路96号.
Reason of Recommending: Best rated hotel in Gulangyu island on both c-trip and trip advisor; upscale amenities; featuring oil painting decorations all around; antique Continental style.
Description and Notes:
It was opened in 2012 and has 12 rooms and it is often booked out, so make a reservation in advance is advised. The price here started from CNY1129 and Chinese breakfast is provided on an additional cost of CNY38. Credit cards are accepted by hotel but only Unionpay cards are accepted.
Address: No.60 Fuzhou Road , Gulangyu Scenic Area, Xiamen, 361000, China, 厦门鼓浪屿福州路60号.
Reason of Recommending: This hotel was recently renovated in 2014 and well rated on c-trip; for guests wanting easy access to the Gulangyu Scenic Area and Free in-room Wi-Fi, this hotel ticks all the boxes.
Description and Notes:
It was opened in 2010 and has 50 rooms so far. It requires cash only and credit card guarantee is needed as well.