Hotels in Lanzhou that accept foreigners
Staylist lists 11 hotels that accept foreign guests in Lanzhou, most of them in Chengguan District and Qilihe District. In mainland China, not every hotel can register foreign passports. The hotels here say on their booking page that they accept guests from all countries; bring your passport, as the hotel registers your stay with the police for you.
The typical one costs about $78 a night. Below: our picks, then all of them ranked by guest rating, with price and location.
More about hotels in Lanzhou that accept foreigners
Hotels in Lanzhou that accept foreigners: 11 hotels whose booking page says they accept guests from all countries, ranked by guest rating. Most are in Chengguan District (8) and Qilihe District (3). The typical one costs about $78 a night, most between $53 and $82. Top-rated: Holiday Inn Express Lanzhou Jianlan by IHG, rated 9.6 from 3,222 guest reviews.
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Short on time? Our picks
Compare these 3 side by side- Best overallHoliday Inn Express Lanzhou Jianlan by IHG$75 a night
- Runner-upCrowne Plaza Lanzhou by IHG$86 a night
- Also top-ratedMercure Lanzhou Downtown$82 a night
Best overall: Holiday Inn Express Lanzhou Jianlan by IHG (guest rating 9.6 from 3,222 reviews, about $75 a night). Runner-up: Crowne Plaza Lanzhou by IHG (guest rating 9.3 from 6,315 reviews, about $86 a night). Also top-rated: Mercure Lanzhou Downtown (guest rating 9.6 from 2,909 reviews, about $82 a night).
Best hotels in Lanzhou that accept foreigners
Ranked by guest rating, every budget in turn: the best-rated under $150, from $150 to $300, and over $300, then the next of each.
- 1
Holiday Inn Express Lanzhou Jianlan by IHG
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$75 / night
- 2
Crowne Plaza Lanzhou by IHG
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$86 / night
- 3
Mercure Lanzhou Downtown
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$82 / night
- 4
Hampton by Hilton Lanzhou Shopping Street
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$78 / night
- 5
JJ Sun Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$68 / night
- 6
Mercure Lanzhou Dongfanghong Plaza
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$96 / night
- 7
Days Inn by Wyndham Lanzhou Chengguan
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$53 / night
- 8
Days Inn by Wyndham Lanzhou
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $26 / night
- 9
Yellow River Yinran River View Hotel Lanzhou Center
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $41 / night
- 10
Changxin International Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$91 / night
- 11
Gansu Soluxe Grand Hotel (Zhangyelou Pedestrian Street Zhongshan Bridge)
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$82 / night
By area
- Chengguan District (8): Crowne Plaza Lanzhou by IHG, Mercure Lanzhou Downtown, Hampton by Hilton Lanzhou Shopping Street
- Qilihe District (3): Holiday Inn Express Lanzhou Jianlan by IHG, Yellow River Yinran River View Hotel Lanzhou Center, Changxin International Hotel
Questions about hotels in Lanzhou that accept foreigners
How much does a hotel that accepts foreigners in Lanzhou cost?
Typically about $78 a night; most of the 11 with a previously observed price cost $53 to $82. For comparison, the typical hotel in Lanzhou is about $78. Prices are earlier observations, not quotes; the booking site shows the live price for your dates.
Which are the top-ranked hotels in Lanzhou that accept foreigners?
On Staylist World: Holiday Inn Express Lanzhou Jianlan by IHG (guest rating 9.6 from 3,222 reviews), Crowne Plaza Lanzhou by IHG (guest rating 9.3 from 6,315 reviews), Mercure Lanzhou Downtown (guest rating 9.6 from 2,909 reviews). The order weighs each score by how many guests reviewed the hotel, and no hotel can pay to rank higher.
Where are most hotels in Lanzhou that accept foreigners?
Chengguan District (8), Qilihe District (3).
Can foreigners stay at any hotel in Lanzhou?
No. Hotels in mainland China need police approval to register foreign guests, and some smaller hotels do not have it. Every hotel on this list states on its booking page that it accepts guests from all countries. Book online rather than walking in: you can be turned away at a hotel without the approval, and staff cannot make an exception.
What happens when a foreigner checks in at a hotel in Lanzhou?
The front desk scans your passport and registers you with the police for you; it usually takes a few minutes. Staff may speak little English, but most use a translation device. Many hotels ask for no deposit; when they do, it is usually ¥100 to ¥300 by Alipay, WeChat Pay or foreign card, refunded at checkout.
Should I book my Lanzhou hotel in advance?
Yes. Booking ahead guarantees a hotel that can register you and keeps your room at busy times; there is nothing to gain by waiting until you arrive. Paying online in advance also avoids card machines that front-desk staff rarely use for foreign cards.
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A hotel is included when its booking page states that it accepts guests from all countries; we read that policy from each property page. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 27 October 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.