The Lanzhou Friendship Hotel (Lanzhou Youyi Binguan) is located in the west end of town, near the western railway station. Considering that it's one of the quieter Lanzhou hotels and its price, this hotel is a decent option. The hotel is also useful for those in transit to Xiahe since the long distance bus station is also nearby.

There are 630 rooms here, including suites and standard rooms, all well-equipped. More than 20 conference rooms in different sizes and styles are available and the banquet hall is equipped with modern audiovisual facilities. The business center provides photocopying, interpretation, postal and typing services.

The hotel has Chinese restaurants, Western restaurants and a Muslim canteen. Recreational and entertainment facilities include a big dance hall, a billiards room, a sauna, a gym and a beauty salon.