Hotels in Qingdao that accept foreigners
Staylist lists 40 hotels that accept foreign guests in Qingdao, most of them in Shinan District and Chengyang 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 $73 a night, against $38 for a typical hotel in Qingdao. Below: our picks, then all of them ranked by guest rating, with price and location; the 5 outside the city centre come last.
More about hotels in Qingdao that accept foreigners
Hotels in Qingdao that accept foreigners: 40 hotels whose booking page says they accept guests from all countries, ranked by guest rating. Most are in Shinan District (9) and Huangdao District (9). The typical one costs about $70 a night, most between $52 and $87, against $38 for a typical hotel in Qingdao. Top-rated: Hampton by Hilton Qingdao CBD, rated 9.7 from 1,998 guest reviews. 5 more are outside the city centre, listed last.
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Short on time? Our picks
Compare these 2 side by side- Best value · under $150Hampton by Hilton Qingdao CBDOur top pick overall$46 a night
- Best mid-range · $150–$300Housing International Hotel$151 a night
Best value (under $150): Hampton by Hilton Qingdao CBD (guest rating 9.7 from 1,998 reviews, about $46 a night, our top pick overall). Best mid-range ($150–$300): Housing International Hotel (guest rating 8.7 from 374 reviews, about $151 a night).
Best hotels in Qingdao 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
Hampton by Hilton Qingdao CBD
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $46 / night
- 2
Housing International Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$151 / night
- 3
Hampton by Hilton Qingdao Laoshan Shilaoren
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $59 / night
- 4
Holiday Inn Express Qingdao Shibei by IHG
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$61 / night
- 5
Sea View Garden Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$130 / night
- 6
Flow and Co. Qingdao,Autograph Collection
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$119 / night
- 7
Even Hotel Qingdao Laoshan by IHG
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$70 / night
- 8
Renaissance Qingdao Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $75 / night
- 9
Mercure Qingdao Zhanqiao Seaview Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$68 / night
- 10
Holiday Inn Qingdao CBD by IHG
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $56 / night
- 11
Hampton by Hilton Qingdao Shibei Xinduxin
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$73 / night
- 12
Hyatt Regency Qingdao
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$124 / night
- 13
Holiday Inn & Suites Qingdao Jinshui
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $51 / night
- 14
Crowne Plaza Qingdao Jinshui
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$87 / night
- 15
Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$84 / night
- 16
Qingdao Chateau Star River Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$141 / night
- 17
the Westin Qingdao
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$131 / night
- 18
Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $64 / night
- 19
Sheraton Qingdao Licang Hotel (North Station Branch)
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$75 / night
- 20
Himalayas Qingdao Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$108 / night
- 21
Holiday Inn Express Qingdao City Center by IHG
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$59 / night
- 22
Crowne Plaza Qingdao by IHG
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $47 / night
- 23
Serene Horizon Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$78 / night
- 24
Grand Regency Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $52 / night
Showing the top 24 of 35. See every hotel in Qingdao on the map
Outside the city centre
More than 25 km from the centre of Qingdao, in other districts or towns.
- 25
Steigenberger Qingdao
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $49 / night
- 26
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Qingdao-Jimo
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$72 / night
- 27
Microtel By Wyndham Qingdao Huangdao
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $32 / night
- 28
Hampton by Hilton Qingdao West Coast
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$54 / night
- 29
Four Points by Sheraton Qingdao, West Coast
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
$79 / night
By area
- Shinan District (9): Sea View Garden Hotel, Mercure Qingdao Zhanqiao Seaview Hotel, Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG
- Chengyang District (7): Renaissance Qingdao Hotel, Qingdao Chateau Star River Hotel, Qingdao Parkview Holiday Hotel
- Shibei District (6): Hampton by Hilton Qingdao CBD, Holiday Inn Express Qingdao Shibei by IHG, Holiday Inn Qingdao CBD by IHG
- Laoshan District (5): Hampton by Hilton Qingdao Laoshan Shilaoren, Flow and Co. Qingdao,Autograph Collection, Even Hotel Qingdao Laoshan by IHG
- Huangdao District (5): Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach, Qingdao Golden Beach Luxury Blue Horizon Hotel, Howard Johnson Kangda Plaza Qingdao
- Licang District (3): Holiday Inn & Suites Qingdao Jinshui, Crowne Plaza Qingdao Jinshui, Sheraton Qingdao Licang Hotel (North Station Branch)
What guests say about hotels in Qingdao that accept foreigners
We counted the pros and cons in the Staylist AI overviews of guest reviews for 12 of these hotels. Guests most often praise the staff (9 of 12) and location (5 of 12).
Questions about hotels in Qingdao that accept foreigners
How much does a hotel that accepts foreigners in Qingdao cost?
Typically about $70 a night; most of the 34 with a previously observed price cost $56 to $95. For comparison, the typical hotel in Qingdao is about $38. Prices are earlier observations, not quotes; the booking site shows the live price for your dates.
Which are the top-ranked hotels in Qingdao that accept foreigners?
On Staylist World: Hampton by Hilton Qingdao CBD (guest rating 9.7 from 1,998 reviews), Hampton by Hilton Qingdao Laoshan Shilaoren (guest rating 9.6 from 1,826 reviews), Holiday Inn Express Qingdao Shibei by IHG (guest rating 9.7 from 2,597 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 Qingdao that accept foreigners?
Shinan District (9), Chengyang District (7), Shibei District (6), Laoshan District (5), and more.
Can foreigners stay at any hotel in Qingdao?
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 Qingdao?
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 Qingdao 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.