Beijing Shichahai Shadow Art Performance Courtyard

The hotel is very nice, rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. Location is in the hutong, at about 1km from the area full of nightlife (on the lake). Our kids loved the shadow performance! Staff is young and always smiling, they speak English (not everyone, but for example Tom helped us a lot). I definitely suggest it!

This is a beautiful small hotel located in the hutongs, in really calm street, and maybe 10 min walking from a busy neighborhood with shops, restaurants and nightlife. The shadow theater theme is really well done with piece of art everywhere, and the regular show complete the experience. Tom was really helpful with our luggages, and the staff was nice and understanding overall. Hightly recommended!

Our four-night stay at the Shadow Arts Performance Hotel was truly memorable. Tucked away in a hutong near ShiChaHai, the location offered an authentic glimpse into local life. Every morning, we’d see residents walking their kids to school, neighbors exercising, or playing ping pong and kicking shuttlecocks in the nearby park—it felt like being part of the community. The highlight for my child was the live Shadow Arts Performance, held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8 pm. The skill and dedication behind the show were impressive, and it was heartening to see such care taken to preserve this intangible cultural heritage (非遗文化). The optional workshop afterward, offered for a small fee, was a nice touch for those wanting a deeper experience. What really made our stay special, though, was the staff. Tom and Jerry at the front desk, the manager 二姐, and the housekeeping team (李大姐 and 郑大姐) went out of their way to help—whether it was assisting with takeout orders when our phones wouldn’t cooperate or just offering friendly advice. Their warmth made the hotel feel like a home. If you’re looking for a place that blends local charm, cultural immersion, and genuine hospitality, this is it.

Such a nice little comfortable hotel in the middle of the hutong. People are so nice and very helpful.

Wonderful hotel in the heart of Old Beijing. Even my local tour partner was surprised to see the area. It's at a walking distance from Houhai Bar area on one side and totally local experience on the other - with small vegetable and fruit stores, local alcohol store and old Beijing people living their daily life.

Julie and Gerry and the rest of the staff were very kind and tried to understand all our requests. Very nice place, comfortable beds and nice hall. Maybe the breakfast is a bit expensive for the offered meal. We enjoyed our days and would suggest it.