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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Martijn solo_traveller nl
10
Happy visitrors
Pros:

The personnel is amazing. Very friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Marcelino couple es
10
Todo perfecto. Volveré
Pros:

Ubicación es perfecta, está en un hutong, el personal del hotel es muy atento y siempre están pendiente de ti en todo momento para que no te falte de nada. Todo perfecto, yo volveré

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Nicola family_with_children it
10
Struttura molto carina posizionata in un hutong di Pechino
Pros:

Posizione, gentilezza dello staff, bagno della camera e comodità dei letti e la colazione.

Cons:

poco spazio per le valigie aperte

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Victor couple fr
10
Pros:

A perfect stay and a very good experience. The staff were incredibly attentive, introducing me to local specialties and genuinely wanting to get to know me and interact with me. The rooms are very modern and clean. I highly recommend it.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple de
10
Fantastische Menschen, schöne Unterkunft!
Pros:

Super freundlich. Sehr sauber. Tolles Personal ✨

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Valeria couple fr
10
Great value for the money and the best possible team on site.
Pros:

If I could give more stars, I absolutely would.

The main reason is the incredible attention and kindness from the entire team on site. From the moment we arrived, to needing things at 1am, all the way until check-out, everyone was always pleasant, genuinely helpful, and truly caring. You can really feel that the team wants to help, and they do it in such a genuine and warm way.

Also, we were traveling for our honeymoon, and the team welcomed us with flowers and thoughtful details that we will honestly never forget. Those small gestures made this trip even more special and unique for us. Thank you so much for making our first trip to Beijing such an unforgettable experience.

The room was honestly very comfortable. I especially liked the fact that the walls are relatively high, so you still get natural light in a more indirect and soft way. Personally, I loved that atmosphere.

The hotel location is also excellent, right next to the Lama Temple. One important recommendation I would give future guests, because it happened to me, is that most taxis will drop you off on the main street since the hotel is located in a very small perpendicular alley. When I arrived, I honestly thought the hotel was not there because I could not immediately see it. So just a little tip: do not worry if the taxi leaves you on the main road, simply walk straight ahead and you will find it. The whole area feels very safe.

The breakfast was also nice, and they varied it a bit depending on the day. Of course, we are in China, so it is important to know that this is not a typical Western breakfast. There were noodles, sometimes dim sum, and other local options. For us, during the three days we stayed, it was actually very good and we enjoyed it.

Thank you again for everything. We will definitely come back.

Best regards,
Jesús & Valeria

Cons:

There is nothing to indicate on the main Street the location of the hotel. We were lost for a few minutes but managed to find our way.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Windy couple lu
10
Amazing hotel
Pros:

The hotel is well located, very new and the service provided by the staff is just amazing. They really take care of the guests.
They helped us a lot with everything. We needed some help to call a chinese number and they were there for us. They also speak english, which is a big big plus (and not easy to find in china)
The breakfast is also very good, and different every morning, which is great.
I can only recommend this place.
Thanks a lot for everything and I wish you all the luck 🙂

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Jui tsen couple tw
10
走過路過別錯過!物超所值
Pros:

服務態度很好!早餐好吃 青菜多!!健康
偶爾會有自己做的小點心😳
吃到了糖葫蘆、類似奶酪的甜點大推
免費洗衣烘衣~雖然是他們自己洗的
但也很不錯喔(超細心)
每天起床都被熱情暖醒

Cons:

太早離開這裡!🥺🥺

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple ca
10
Wonderful experience all around.
Pros:

Warmest welcome from the lovely staff. They went above and beyond with their help - even preparing a breakfast to go when we had an early departure.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing. It was lovely.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children hk
10
Pros:

Location and friendliness of staff

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

This was probably the best accommodation we stayed at during our time in Beijing. Located in a charming Hutong area, it is close to public transport and some of the attractions—the Lama Temple and Confucius Temples are both just a few minutes away on foot.
​The staff speaks English really well (anyone who has traveled around China knows this is a rare and welcome bonus!) and they gave us a very warm welcome. The hotel itself is brand new, spotless, and all the facilities work perfectly. Breakfast was mix of Chinese and Western cuisine, balanced mix of fresh vegetables and hearty meat options. Overall, it is a very cute, cozy place to stay, and I would absolutely come back!

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2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Tobias couple de
9
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Igor extended_group il
10
The best one in a long time.
Pros:

A wonderful hotel right in the center of Beijing.
The staff is very attentive and professional. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and technologically advanced.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Divya Mahajan solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Neena and the staff were very sweet and accommodating. Highly recommend.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple nz
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Sami couple fr
10
Super hôtel avec un personnel très agréable
Pros:

Personnel adorable et anglophone avec de petites attentions très chaleureuses qui nous ont fait très plaisir
Les chambres sont très confortables et l'emplacements est excellent

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Anna couple pl
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Elke couple de
10
Geheimtipp!
Pros:

Super nettes und sehr herzliches Personal! Man fühlt sich einfach sofort willkommen und herzlich umsorgt. Einfach schön!

Cons:

Die Lage: verdreckt aber mittendrin im Hutong, kleine überraschende Perle! Das Team: super! Das Frühstück: toll! Das Zimmer: sehr ansprechend - klein, aber super modern in der Ausstattung und Wohlfühlend im Design.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple au
10
Pros:

Amazing staff and location

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Ailie solo_traveller us
10
The friendliest people
Pros:

This hotel is really cute and cozy. The people who work there made our stay an outstanding, amazing experience. We are in a different part of China now, and we wish we could have this hotel and staff for the rest of our travels.
They are some of the friendliest and sweetest people I've ever met. It is so nice to be around such cheerful people every morning. Everyone is SO helpful and kindhearted. They each go above and beyond what any guest would ever expect. They all felt like family by the end of our stay.
They helped us order food delivered to our room for dinner, order a driver from the airport, and even did our laundry for us !
They made refreshing juice one day, tea, special fruit platters.
And not having to stay in to do our laundry, saved us so much time for touring Beijing.
Our rooms really really quiet. We didn't hear any street noise. The beds and pillows are comfortable, the linens are smooth and clean, the towels are clean and fluffy, with plenty provided. Clean towels every day.
You need to walk down an alleyway to the hotel. But on the last day Nina ( Neena ) hauled my rolling luggage all the way down the alley for me and waited for our driver with us. I was impressed at how cheerful and helpful every single member of the staff was during our 6 night stay. The breakfast is great too, with so many dishes served. They serve everything to you and will make your latte for you. All you need to do is relax and enjoy. We didn't want to leave and we miss them.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was wonderful.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee