Suzhou Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Suzhou Museum showing a park

Popular places to visit

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Humble Administrator's Garden

5/5(1 review)

Considered to be Suzhou’s most impressive garden, this beautifully landscaped space is best known for its interesting water features.

Humble Administrator's Garden
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Suzhou Museum

Set in an innovative I. M. Pei building, this museum has a small yet impressive collection of art and artifacts, including prehistoric pottery.

Suzhou Museum
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Lion Grove Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Lion Grove Garden, a lovely green space in Suzhou. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Lion Grove Garden
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Master of the Nets Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Master of the Nets Garden, a lovely green space in Suzhou. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Master of the Nets Garden
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Beisi Pagoda

You can find out about the history of Suzhou with a trip to Beisi Pagoda. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Beisi Pagoda
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Pingjiang Street

Learn about the local history of Suzhou when you take a trip to Pingjiang Street. Wander the gardens in this culturally rich area.

Pingjiang Street

Activities

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From Shanghai To Suzhou By bullet train & Explore Suzhou By Bike

AU$240
Per adult
From Shanghai To Suzhou By bullet train & Explore Suzhou By Bike
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4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option

AU$314
Per adult
4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option
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4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour

AU$295
Per adult
4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour
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Private Suzhou and Tongli Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

AU$581
Per adult
Private Suzhou and Tongli Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai
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Private Suzhou and Zhouzhuang or Tongli Tour from Shanghai

AU$736
Per adult
Private Suzhou and Zhouzhuang or Tongli Tour from Shanghai
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Suzhou Private Flexible City Tour with Lunch Option

AU$376
Per adult
Suzhou Private Flexible City Tour with Lunch Option
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Our pick of the best Suzhou Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Soul Suzhou
Hotel Soul Suzhou
4 out of 5
27-33 Qiaosikong Xiang, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu
The price is AU$100 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$100
per night
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Xuanmiao Temple and Metro Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (582 reviews)
"Nice hotel and excellent location for Guanqian Jie and other sightseeing sites with very good public transport connections. There are plenty dinning options near the hotel within walking distances."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2024

Hotel Soul Suzhou
Pan Pacific Suzhou
Pan Pacific Suzhou
4.5 out of 5
259 Xin Shi Road, GuSou District, Suzhou, Jiangsu
The price is AU$107 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$107
per night
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Panmen Scenic Area and Pan Gate are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (354 reviews)
"excellent"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2024

Pan Pacific Suzhou
AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou China
AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou China
3 out of 5
1585 Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu
The price is AU$101 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$101
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Metro Shopping Mall and Xuanmiao Temple ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Very comfortable
"Comfortable large bed, good Aircon, helpful staff, looks great, very large counter at bathroom sink which was nice. My room didn't have a bath, but the shower was great still. Fantastic location just a short, pretty walk to the main attractions in Suzhou."

Reviewed on 18 Sep. 2024

AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou China
Wyndham Garden Suzhou
Wyndham Garden Suzhou
4.5 out of 5
818 East Ganjiang Road, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, Jiangsu
Fully refundable
The price is AU$107 per night from 29 Sep to 30 Sep
AU$107
per night
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Guanqian Street and Xuanmiao Temple are ...
7.6/10 Good! (149 reviews)
"We got there around noon time， the staff was very friendly and found a room and let us check in. The room is clean and quiet。 There is a bus stop just outside the hotel， we used it to take buses to some famouse tourist destinations。And subway is only close to。"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Wyndham Garden Suzhou
Kimpton Suzhou Bamboo Grove, an IHG Hotel
Kimpton Suzhou Bamboo Grove, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
168 Zhuhui Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu
The price is AU$298 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$298
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Master of the Nets Garden and Suzhou Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
"It is a nice and quiet hotel but not in close proximity to the tourist spots and not too many dining options. Room is spacious and modern. Swimming pool and gym are free but we did not get time to use the facilities. The Master of Nets Garden is approximately 15 minutes walk from the hotel."

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2023

Kimpton Suzhou Bamboo Grove, an IHG Hotel
Artyzen Habitat Suzhou
Artyzen Habitat Suzhou
3.5 out of 5
No. 258 Zhuhui Road, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu
The price is AU$117 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$117
per night
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Master of the Nets Garden and Suzhou ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"oversea tourist friendly, excellent cleanliness in room, fresh ventilation, daily housekeeping, quiet district with nearby decent western, japanese, chinese restaurants available. 3 minutes to train station. taxi hire from didi app is very affordable too."

Reviewed on 14 Sep. 2024

Artyzen Habitat Suzhou
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Suzhou Old Town

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Gusu District

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the colourful gardens in Gusu District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Shantang Street, and catch the metro at Shantang Jie Station or Shi Lu Station to see more of the area.

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Park Huxi

While you're in Park Huxi, take in top sights like Suzhou Center or In City Shopping Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Xinghai Square Station or Central Park Station.

Park Huxi
Jinji Lake showing outdoor art and a garden

Wuzhong

5/5(1 area review)

Wuzhong is a destination travellers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yingchunlu Station or Baodai Lu Station to explore sights like Dushu Lake.

Wuzhong
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Songzhuang

While there might not be top attractions in Songzhuang, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Yuanrong Times Square and Suzhou Culture and Arts Center.

Songzhuang
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Yuexi

When in Yuexi, you can plan a visit to Shangfang Mountain and Precious Belt Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Yuexi
Jinji Lake showing a bridge and a river or creek

Suzhou Industrial Park

If you're spending time in Suzhou Industrial Park, check out sights like Yuanrong Times Square or Suzhou Culture and Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhongnan Jie Station or Dongshahu Station.

Suzhou Industrial Park

Suzhou Old Town Travel Guide

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