Top Boutique Hotels in Qingdao (2026)

Nordic Memory in Qingdao features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Qingdao. The property is located 1.4 miles from Qingdao Number One Bathing Beach, 1.5 miles from Zhongshan Park and 2.1 miles from Xiaoyushan Park. The tour desk can help arrange some activities and free WiFi is included. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a patio. The area is popular for hiking, and car rental is available at Nordic Memory in Qingdao. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Third Bathing Beach, Second Bathing Beach and Badaguan Scenic Area. The nearest airport is Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, 34 miles from Nordic Memory in Qingdao.

- "The room was very comfortable. The staff friendly and helpful. The breakfast very tasty. The building was very interesting. All in all, a great stay" - "Excellent location in the Badaguan area and just a wonderful historical as well as peaceful place to stay. Best choice in Qingdao." - "Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Boutique hotel dimension. Family hotel feeling. Historic building modernized with care. Great coffee served in the hotel, micro brewery 3 min away. Hotel terrace with ocean view. Coffee place with rooftop bar and ocean view across the street (2 min). Overall, a great location to arrive/depart, relax AND explore the city. Beach(es) 5 min away, Metro Stop 5 min away, with direct connection to both relevant train stations (qingdao and qingdao north) as well as May 4 square (dining, shopping). Old town in reach by cab and metro. Olympic area and highest building with City Observatory 1 km away (nice walk). One Note: Old narrow streets in the area get congested quickly. Metro is an attractive alternative. Next time in Qingdao, we will make sure to book here again."

Located in Qingdao, 7 miles from Qingdao Municipal Museum, Holiday Inn Qingdao Expo has concierge services and free WiFi. 10 miles from Polar Ocean World and 12 miles from Olympic Sailing Centre, the property provides a fitness center and a garden. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna and free shuttle service. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a electric tea pot. Complete with a private bathroom, the rooms at Holiday Inn Qingdao Expo come with air conditioning, and some rooms contain a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is served at the property. The accommodation has a sun terrace. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Japanese. Tstingtao Brewery is 12 miles from Holiday Inn Qingdao Expo, while Qingdao Beer Street is 12 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Qingdao Liuting International Airport, 9 miles from the property.

Shangri-La Hotel is located in Qingdao's central commercial district, 10 minutes' walk to May Fourth Square. The property features a fitness center, spa and sauna rooms and 4 dining options. The hotel is 37 mi from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, 0.6 mi from the Olympic Sailing Center, 1.8 mi away from Ba Da Guan, and close to the MIXC, one of the largest shopping malls in China. It will take 12 minutes' by subway Line 3 to Qingdao Railway Station. The guestrooms of Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao are located in the City Wing and the Valley Wing, two connected buildings. All rooms come equipped with a flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. The Valley Wing guestrooms are equipped with higher level of facilities. Café Yum offers a la carte and a great international buffet with open-cooking stations, including live seafood, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, fresh salads and tempting desserts. The Flying Catch Restaurant serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine with great wines in a contemporary setting. Shang Palace is ideal for sampling and savoring Huaiyang, Cantonese and Shandong cuisines. With evening live entertainment and a full range of beverages and cocktails, the Lobby Lounge is one of the hotel’s most enjoyable meeting place. For relaxation, Health Club features a 25-yard swimming pool, children's swimming pool, sauna and steam room. CHI, The Spa offers over 30 different facial, body and massage treatments.

- "geat location and friendly staff. the breakfast buffet is well worht the cost and the restaurants in the facility are well worth trying." - "I stayed at the Shangri-La Hotel near 5-4 Square in Qingdao, and I was truly impressed by the exceptional service. It wasn’t just one or two staff members who stood out, but rather every team member was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. They quickly and efficiently handled all our requests, creating a very warm and comfortable experience. I’ve stayed at many 5-star hotels, but this is the first time I’ve felt compelled to write a letter of appreciation. My sincere thanks to the hotel management and staff for their outstanding service."

Located on Zhongshan Old Street and featuring a Minguo style, MG Hotel is 1312 feet from Zhanqiao Pier and 1969 feet from Qingdao Railway Station. It is 984 feet from airport bus stop. Featuring free WiFi, MG Hotel also houses 2 restaurants and dessert shop. St. Michael's Cathedral Church is 984 feet from MG Hotel, while Pichai Courtyard is 2297 feet away. Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is 60 minutes' drive from the property. All rooms with wood furniture have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guests can enjoy the latex mattress and a selection of pillows from feather pillow, buckwheat pillow to memory foam pillow. In addition to an air purifier, guests will also find a safe, mini-bar, and weighing scale in the room. A selection of teas and bottled water are also provided. Each room has a private bathroom with walk-in shower. Guests will also find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk providing services in Chinese, English, and Japanese. Luggage storage is available. This property also has a tour desk providing tourist information. A business center can be found on site. There are 2 restaurants and 1 dessert shop at the property. Seafood Dumpling House serve dumplings and local cuisines while Ming Seafood offers fresh local seafood. The dessert shop in the lobby offers a wide range of desserts, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.

Qingdao Oceanwide Elite Hotel features relaxing beachside living with free wired internet in all rooms. The famous Zhan Bridge, a tourist spot, is a 5-minute walk away and on-site parking is free. Oceanwide Elite Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Qingdao Train Station and a 20-minute walk from Xiao Qingdao Scenic Area. Zhongshan Park is a 10-minute drive away. All rooms have bright décor, an iron and a minibar. Most rooms have large windows offering either city views or sea views. Bathrobes, free toiletries, bathtub and shower facilities can be found in the private bathroom. Guests can work out at the fitness center, use the meeting facilities and business center, or rent a car to explore the city. Added conveniences include a currency exchange, a chargeable airport shuttle service and a gift shop for last minute purchase. Grand Café has a buffet breakfast and a fine selection of Chinese and Western dishes.

- "Great location with a view of Zhanqiao Pier. Very comfortable and clean." - "Great location. Close to ocean, parks, coffee shops and restaurants." - "The hotel is within easy walking distance from the downtown high-speed train station. Note: Qingdao has several train stations. The seaside location gives it a touch of Chinese holiday flair. We had a nice room with a sea view. The rooms are a bit dated but still okay and clean. To communicate with the staff, you'll need to rely on a translation app. From the hotel, it's easy to explore the old town with its historic German-influenced architecture."