Happy Dragon Courtyard Hotel Beijing Forbidden City Lama Temple

Hotels
9.8 (397 reviews)
No. 31 Beixin Hutong Yonghegong Street , Beijing , cn

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Authentic location
Delicious breakfast
Clean rooms
Cons:
Ongoing construction
Occasional difficulty in finding information

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Rooms are noted to be spacious, stylish, and perfectly clean.
Service
10
Staff were mentioned as extremely kind, helpful, and attentive to guests’ needs.
Location
9.97
Located in a hutong, providing an authentic experience close to major attractions.
Room Quality
9.51
Rooms are described as spacious and stylish.
Amenities
9.46
Adequate amenities with a huge breakfast and laundry service.
Value for Money
9.99
The overall quality and service justify the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.46
Breakfast was described as huge and very tasty, with positive remarks on variety.
Overall Experience
10
Overall stay was wonderful, with high recommendations from multiple reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:21

Property Description

Unique Courtyard Inn Designed according to Old Beijing Culture
Happy Dragon Courtyard is a newly renovated property boasting classic Chinese furnishings and a traditional courtyard design, offering guests a glimpse into old Beijing culture.

Convenient Location Near Major Tourist Sites
Situated in one of Beijing's historic hutongs, our hotel is just a stone's throw away from popular attractions such as Tian'AnMen Forbidden City, Lama Temple, and Heaven Temple. With the subway just a 3-minute walk away, exploring the city has never been easier.

Complimentary Services and Amenities
Enjoy our fluent English-speaking staff, free coffee, and laundry services during your stay. Guests can also take advantage of the tour desk, bicycle rentals, and a charming terrace for summer parties.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Happy Dragon Courtyard, where traditional charm meets modern convenience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a valid government-issued ID card or passport upon check-in.

For booking without credit card guarantee, the room is reserved until 18:00.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 8 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 9 years old and over stay for CNY 200 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 397 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 9.97
Room Quality: 9.51
Amenities: 9.46
Value for Money: 9.99
Food and Beverage: 9.46
Overall Experience: 10
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Roman extended_group pl
10
Nowhere in the world have I ever experienced service as professional and courteous as that provided by Jenny and her tea
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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wickie couple ch
10
Pros:

Nous avons été accueilli avec beaucoup de gentillesse et de serviabilité.
Belle chambre, confortable, cosi, très fonctionnelle.
Un gros coup de coeur pour le personnel et leur accueil 🫶
Nous recommandons cet établissement 100 fois.

Cons:

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2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Magdalena family_with_children de
10
Schade, das wir so kurz da waren …
Pros:

Eins der nettesten und schönsten Hotels die ich über Booking gebucht hatte .

Cons:

Nix

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Sergio solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

Região china autentica, com muitos e otimos restaurantes para passear., limpeza do quarto, produtos de higiene, privada aquecida, café da manha, cordialidade das pessoas. nota 10 de 10

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Viriya family_with_children th
10
This hitel is a hidden gem in the centre of historic part of Beijing.
Pros:

Hospitality is exceptional. I have travelled the world but the ladies taking care of our family are very pleasant and professional. The room is nice. The location is tricky at first but fine once we get used to it. Again, I recommend this small local hotel for everyone. The service alone made this one of my best experiences.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Nathalie family_with_children mu
10
Pros:

The location was perfect and the staff were friendly and super helpful. We had a great stay!

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Vincent extended_group ca
10
The staff are 10/10!
Pros:

It was the perfect hotel stay in Beijing! We had the pleasure of being looked after by Lucy, Jennie, Yuki, and the rest of the team. Lucy, Jennie, and Yuki in particular exemplified top-tier hospitality and truly felt like an extension of our family during our short stay. It was always a joy to see their smiles, positive energy, and genuine care. I can’t speak highly enough of them - they truly made our trip. The rest of the staff were wonderful as well.

The snacks Coli greeted us with upon arrival were even better than similar ones we purchased around Beijing - a small but memorable touch.

The location is very convenient - tucked slightly inside a hutong, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle, yet still close to an abundance of restaurants and easy access to transportation.

The hotel’s design is also fantastic: a thoughtful blend of modern details, traditional architecture, and a calm, inviting atmosphere. I would highly recommend this boutique hotel to anyone and would absolutely love to stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Trond solo_traveller no
8
Trivelig opphold på lite og kjekt hotell
Pros:

Hyggelig lite hotell inne i en av hutongene nær både metro og serverdigheter. Godt å slippe å bo på et digert upersonlig hotell. Veldige hyggelige ansatte.

Cons:

Veldig lytt og kun ferdig preparert frokost som ble servert. Maten var god, for all del, men det er greit å kunne velge. En liten frokost-meny med valgalternativer hadde vært bedre.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Lena family_with_children de
10
Unforgettably heartfelt hospitality and very modern housing
Pros:

The Most outstanding are five things to us:
1. the warm-hearted reception and Service. Fufu did Even Order a Birthday cake for me! The help from and to the Main Road which is 2 min Walk away.
2. the Very beautiful and modernized Hutong houses with all comfort you can Imagine
3. the diverse and Rich breakfast
4. laundry Service free of Cost
5. It is very close to the outstanding Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple with the 18 m high Maitreya-Buddha-Statue (5min Walk)

Also: 20 min by Taxi to the Forbidden City and Tianmen Sqaure
Guided Tour to the Great Wall in Mutiyanu which was an unforgettable experience, too.

Cons:

Nothing was Not good There. It is all Gold.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Ioana family_with_children ch
9
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
family_with_children cn
9
Pros:

地理位置优越,闹中取静。小院的设计配色,庭院错落的植物非常舒适高级。工作人员热情,温暖。

Cons:

早餐略单调,预制品多。

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Rachid extended_group fr
10
Beyond expectations
Pros:

L’accueil, le niveau d’équipement des chambres, le service et la localisation excellents en plus dans les Hutong. Waw

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Francisco couple ch
10
Excelente experiencia : hotel muy bonito y cómodo, gran desayuno y personal muy amable y simpático.
Pros:

Todo!

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Ruxandra family_with_children ro
10
Pros:

Everything was great, it is really nice to stay in a hutong, an interesting experience.
The hotel is clean, the design is really nice, the staff is great, they are so welcoming, warm and nice, we felt amazing.
They even prepared us a very early breakfast.
Walking distance from 2 different metro stations, one with direct metro to the airport.

Cons:

-

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Rhiannon family_with_children nz
9
Great hutong location from which to explore Beijing
Pros:

Great hutong location, charming staff, delicious (if eclectic) breakfast, good room. We enjoyed our stay.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Bas couple nl
10
Geweldig!
Pros:

Super voor elkaar. Een parel midden in een Hutong. Mensen daar fantastisch

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Roman couple at
10
Kleines feines Hotel mit außergewöhnlich herzlichichem Personal
Pros:

Zufahrt mit dem Auto ist schwer möglich, aber man kann nicht weit davon sich vom Taxifahrer absetzen lassen und dann die paar Meter zu Fuß zum Hotel gehen. Das Personal wies uns vorher schon an über Chat kurz vor der Ankunft sich zu melden. Wir stiegen aus dem Taxi aus, da kam auch schon eine Dame vom Hotel auf uns zugerannt und half uns mit den Koffern.
Momentan hatte ich bedenken, weil die kleine Gasse zum Hotel nicht die Allerschönste war, aber im Hotel wurden wir schon wirklich sehr herzlich vom Personal empfangen, es wurde sofort ein Drink angeboten und jeder erhielt auch gleich einen Teller mit frischen Früchten. Das Einchecken war in wenigen Minuten erledigt und wir konnten auf das Zimmer. Die Zimmer sind sehr schön, wir hatten eine Badewanne und Dusche, Kühlschrank mit Minibar war vorhanden und die Entnahme aus der Bar war den ganzen Aufenthalt kostenlos. Am Dach des Hotels war ein Rooftop mit Sitzgelegenheit.
Das Frühstück wird serviert und es gab eine tolle Zusammenstellung aus chinesischer Kost und auch westliche Sachen wie Toastbrot, Honig und Marmelade. In der Nacht war es sehr ruhig, eine Einkaufsstraße mit allen möglichen Geschäften und auch Gastronomie (Chinesisch, Pizza, Burger etc) war zu Fuß in ca. 10 Minuten zu erreichen.
Ganz besonders hervorheben möchte ich das Personal! Ich war schon viel in der Welt unterwegs, aber ich habe noch nie so ein herzliches, zuvorkommendes und freundliches Personal wie in diesem Hotel erlebt!

Cons:

Es war alles super! Mir fällt dazu spontan nichts dazu ein.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Ngo couple sg
10
Enjoyable stay at Happy Dragon
Pros:

Location: Great location. Near the AirPort Express station BeiXinQiao. Many food options near the accommodation too. Just 5min walk to Yonghegong Lama Temple.
Service: The staff are super friendly. Makes you feel comfortable and they are very accommodating.
Room: Clean and comfortable. The room looks exactly like the photos posted on booking.com
Breakfast: Love the breakfast. Very tasty.
Will be great if the accommodation can provide the address in Chinese on booking.com

Cons:

None

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Tommmeke2 couple be
10
Hidden gem in Beijing!
Pros:

If you like a small local hotel with top notch service, this is the pleace to be (thank you all reception desk staff 😍) !!!!!!! Renovated rooms (very nice!), increadible staff (they go beyond to please you, we've experienced this service only rarely on our travels), great fresh breakfast with local tastings, pick up service from airport very well arranged. Great location (expereance the houtongs), with metro line 5 in the neighbourhood to explore Beijing. It was the best decission booking this hotel instead of a big chain hotel. Thank you for making our stay memorable!!!

Cons:

Nothing, nothing and nothing at all.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Anna family_with_children us
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee