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title: "Hotels in Qingdao for Foreigners"
url: https://staylist.world/hotels-in/qingdao-cn/accepts-foreigners
site: Staylist World
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# Hotels in Qingdao for Foreigners

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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.
Page: https://staylist.world/hotels-in/qingdao-cn/accepts-foreigners

## Top hotels
1. [Hampton by Hilton Qingdao CBD](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-HXTAO579) — guest rating 9.7 from 1,998 reviews · 4-star · typically $46/night · area: Shibei District · 960 m to Hongshanpo(Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital) · gym, parking · best for business trips, solo travelers
2. [Hampton by Hilton Qingdao Laoshan Shilaoren](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-HXTAO015) — guest rating 9.6 from 1,826 reviews · 4-star · typically $59/night · area: Laoshan District · 550 m to Miaoling Rd · gym, parking · best for beach trips, families
3. [Holiday Inn Express Qingdao Shibei by IHG](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-HITAO227) — guest rating 9.7 from 2,597 reviews · 4-star · typically $61/night · area: Shibei District · 1.1 km to Beiling · gym, parking · best for business trips, short stays
4. [Sea View Garden Hotel](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-YXTAO5ST) — guest rating 9.6 from 5,718 reviews · 5-star · typically $130/night · area: Shinan District · 1.1 km to Gaoxiong Rd · pool, spa, gym · best for family beach trips, qingdao holidays
5. [Flow and Co. Qingdao,Autograph Collection](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-AKTAOAKA) — guest rating 9.5 from 628 reviews · 5-star · typically $119/night · area: Laoshan District · 390 m to Hai'an Rd · pool, gym, parking · best for design lovers, couples
6. [Even Hotel Qingdao Laoshan by IHG](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-VNTAO706) — guest rating 9.8 from 3,400 reviews · 4-star · typically $70/night · area: Laoshan District · 200 m to Liaoyang East Rd · gym, parking · best for short qingdao trips, families
7. [Renaissance Qingdao Hotel](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-BRTAOBRB) — guest rating 9.5 from 2,247 reviews · 5-star · typically $75/night · area: Chengyang District · pool, gym, parking · best for leisure weekends, team stays
8. [Mercure Qingdao Zhanqiao Seaview Hotel](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-RTTAOMEE) — guest rating 9.5 from 2,085 reviews · 4-star · typically $68/night · area: Shinan District · 830 m to Tuandao · gym, parking
9. [Holiday Inn Qingdao CBD by IHG](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-HITAO1FF) — guest rating 9.6 from 1,179 reviews · 5-star · typically $56/night · area: Shibei District · 1.3 km to Haipo Bridge (Hiser Hospital) · gym, parking, airport shuttle
10. [Hampton by Hilton Qingdao Shibei Xinduxin](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-HXTAO774) — guest rating 9.6 from 2,937 reviews · 4-star · typically $73/night · area: Shibei District · gym, parking
11. [Hyatt Regency Qingdao](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-HYTAOHRQ) — guest rating 9.3 from 8,419 reviews · 5-star · typically $124/night · area: Laoshan District · 950 m to Shilaoren Beach · pool, spa, gym · best for qingdao trips, families
12. [Holiday Inn & Suites Qingdao Jinshui](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-HITAO180) — guest rating 9.5 from 1,685 reviews · 5-star · typically $51/night · area: Licang District · 1.4 km to Zaoshan Rd · pool, spa, gym · best for qingdao stays, shopping trips
13. [Crowne Plaza Qingdao Jinshui](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-CPTAOCD3) — guest rating 9.5 from 5,230 reviews · 5-star · typically $87/night · area: Licang District · 1.5 km to Licun Park · pool, spa, gym
14. [Holiday Inn Qingdao City Centre by IHG](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-HITAO1E2) — guest rating 9.4 from 4,708 reviews · 5-star · typically $84/night · area: Shinan District · 390 m to Fushansuo · pool, gym, parking
15. [Qingdao Chateau Star River Hotel](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-OKTAO821) — guest rating 9.7 from 2,779 reviews · 5-star · typically $141/night · area: Chengyang District · pool, gym, parking · best for couples, concertgoers
16. [the Westin Qingdao](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-WITAO653) — guest rating 9.3 from 5,644 reviews · 5-star · typically $131/night · area: Shinan District · 50 m to May 4th Square · pool, spa, gym
17. [Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-HLTAO108) — guest rating 9.0 from 4,663 reviews · 5-star · typically $64/night · area: Huangdao District · 1.3 km to Tianmushan Rd · pool, gym, parking · best for families, beach trips
18. [Sheraton Qingdao Licang Hotel (North Station Branch)](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-SITAO015) — guest rating 9.3 from 3,531 reviews · 5-star · typically $75/night · area: Licang District · pool, spa, gym
19. [Himalayas Qingdao Hotel](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-OKTAOHQH) — guest rating 9.2 from 4,088 reviews · 5-star · typically $108/night · area: Laoshan District · 930 m to Tong'an Rd · spa, gym, parking
20. [Holiday Inn Express Qingdao City Center by IHG](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-HITAO49F) — guest rating 9.2 from 3,798 reviews · 4-star · typically $59/night · area: Shinan District · 190 m to Fushansuo · gym, parking
21. [Qingdao Parkview Holiday Hotel](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-OKTAOQPH) — guest rating 9.2 from 675 reviews · 5-star · typically —/night · area: Chengyang District · pool, gym, parking
22. [Crowne Plaza Qingdao by IHG](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-CPTAO5F7) — guest rating 9.4 from 8,503 reviews · 5-star · typically $47/night · area: Shinan District · 370 m to Yan'erdao Rd · pool, gym, parking
23. [Serene Horizon Hotel](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-YXTAOQSH) — guest rating 9.5 from 1,342 reviews · 5-star · typically $78/night · area: Chengyang District · 180 m to Fenggang Rd · gym, parking · best for business stays, quiet rest
24. [Grand Regency Hotel](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-YXTAOH04) — guest rating 9.3 from 3,004 reviews · 5-star · typically $52/night · area: Shinan District · 70 m to Gaoxiong Rd · pool, spa, gym
25. [Qingdao Golden Beach Luxury Blue Horizon Hotel](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-OKTAOLXQ) — guest rating 9.2 from 3,396 reviews · 5-star · typically $49/night · area: Huangdao District · 870 m to Nanbeitun · pool, gym, parking
26. [Four Points by Sheraton Qingdao, Chengyang](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-FPTAO376) — guest rating 9.1 from 1,321 reviews · 5-star · typically $68/night · area: Chengyang District · 850 m to Xiaozhaizi · gym, parking, airport shuttle
27. [Sky World Hotel](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-OKTAOSWH) — guest rating 8.7 from 2,486 reviews · 5-star · typically $39/night · area: Shibei District · 740 m to Xiwujiacun · pool, gym, parking
28. [Howard Johnson Kangda Plaza Qingdao](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-HJTAO912) — guest rating 9.3 from 2,894 reviews · 5-star · typically $57/night · area: Huangdao District · 120 m to China University of Petroleum · pool, spa, gym
29. [Housing International Hotel](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-OKTAOHAO) — guest rating 8.7 from 374 reviews · 3-star · typically $151/night · area: Shinan District · 220 m to May 4th Square · parking
30. [Pullman Qingdao Ziyue](https://staylist.world/hotels/catalogue-OKTAOAIR) — guest rating 9.1 from 1,029 reviews · 5-star · typically $40/night · area: Chengyang District · gym, parking

## Questions
**How much does a hotel that accepts foreigners in Qingdao cost?**
Typically about $70 a night; most of the 39 with a previously observed price cost $52 to $87. 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), Huangdao District (9), Chengyang District (7), Shibei District (6), 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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- [5-Star Hotels in Qingdao](https://staylist.world/hotels-in/qingdao-cn/5-star)
- [4-Star Hotels in Qingdao](https://staylist.world/hotels-in/qingdao-cn/4-star)
- [Cheap & Budget Hotels in Qingdao](https://staylist.world/hotels-in/qingdao-cn/budget)
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- [Family-Friendly Hotels in Qingdao](https://staylist.world/hotels-in/qingdao-cn/family-friendly)
- [Hotels with a View in Qingdao](https://staylist.world/hotels-in/qingdao-cn/with-view)
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