Wuzhen ZELIN Viewing Pavilion Boutique Hotel (Xizha Scenic Area)

Very pleasant, comfortable homestay style hotel with a view over the canal. The friendly owner personally helped with our bags, rooms and information about Wuzhen’s attractions. Great traditional breakfast. We visited the Xizha area in the afternoon and evening and the next morning took a guided tour of the less commercial and more authentic Nanzha area which has many buildings 3-400 years old.

If you're looking for a clean, affordable place to stay near Wuzhen but don’t want to pay the premium of staying inside the scenic area, this guesthouse is a fantastic option. The rooms are simple but comfortable, and the price is very reasonable — especially compared to the hotels inside the old town. What makes this place special is the local touch: the family that runs it is incredibly friendly, and they also run a small dining area where the food is home-cooked by locals. Meals are served in generous portions and full of flavor — great if you want to try authentic home-style Chinese food. During check-out, we even received a small farewell gift, which was a really sweet surprise. The owner also helped us book a car to our next city at a better price than what we found on the usual apps. Overall, I’d highly recommend this place for budget-conscious travelers, especially foreigners who are looking for something local, warm, and real. You don’t have to stay inside Wuzhen’s tourist area to enjoy your visit — this guesthouse gives you everything you need, with a touch of true hospitality.

Good experience when staying here because the owner and all people in the homestay are very friendly and supportive, they are always there to help you bring luggage, book taxi, give you water, or advise you all things you need, they even give us souvenirs when we check out. Room are clean and big rest room