The Beihai Hotel is a located not far from the eastern steps. The hotel has an altitude of 1,630 meters and is the best for those who wish to catch the sunset or sunrise. The hotel also provides restaurants and deluxe banquet hall serveing delicious dishes. Opened in 1958 and newly renovated in 2010, the 5-storey main building offers 370 rooms or suites equipped with central air-conditioning, direct dial telephones, closed circuit television and hot water