Shanghai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Shanghai showing heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
Shanghai showing heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
Yuyuan Bazaar
Shanghai
Shanghai

Where to stay in Shanghai

Xintiandi showing a bar, street scenes and café scenes

Downtown Shanghai

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Shanghai. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Three on the Bund, and jump on the metro at East Nanjing Road Station or Yuyuan Garden Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Shanghai
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes modern architecture, a skyscraper and a city

Pudong

4/5(109 area reviews)

Shanghai Disneyland© and The Bund are top sights in Pudong, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Huinan Station or Safari Park Station to see more sights in the area.

Pudong
Jing An Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Jing'an

4/5(16 area reviews)

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Daning Lingshi Park.

Jing'an
Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Old Chinese City, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

Huangpu
St. Ignatius Cathedral, also called Xujiahui Cathedral, a Neo-Gothic cathedral, located in Xujiahui district, Shanghai, The church is overlooking a nice ornamental garden.

Xuhui

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Stadium.

Xuhui
Lujiazui

Lujiazui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

Lujiazui
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is 3.836.375 ₫ per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
3.836.375 ₫
4.473.214 ₫ total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and People's Square are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent service

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is 1.993.410 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
1.993.410 ₫
2.292.410 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Everything is good except check in and check out procedure. At check in, staff made mistake. After entering the room, staff called and required us to to go to reception again with our credit card. At check out, staff couldn’t make the transaction go through. After multiple tries, a senior staff helped ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is 2.614.000 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.614.000 ₫
3.006.084 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent place

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai

4 out of 5
55 Beijing Xi Road, Huangpu District Shanghai Shanghai
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,519 reviews)
Centrally located, room is spacious, great breakfast and friendly staff. I will definitely stay here when I am back in Shanghai.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai
Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai

Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai

4 out of 5
No. 1, Lane 58, Tongchuan Road Shanghai Shanghai
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in ...
Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai
IFC Residence

IFC Residence

5 out of 5
8 Century Avenue Pudong Shanghai PVG
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (882 reviews)
Overall the stay was great and we enjoyed our time at IFC. Room and facilities were clean and comfortable, the 2 bedroom apartment was spacious and kitchen appliances were provided. We had a partial view of the pearl tower which was nice. Breakfast buffet spread was average and taste was bland. Location ...

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

IFC Residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Shanghai

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 48%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Asiantraveller

Be aware that not much Chinese people can speak English, prepare yourself with Chinese instruction/ information to give local people for help. Taxi is not easy to get, especially in short distances travel

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A busy and clean city, with the traditional and new features stand together. Food varieties are plenty and at very reasonable prices. Getting around is easy on Metro. People in general are helpful and considerate.

4/5 - Good

Maz

Excellent public transport, plenty to see and do for a stopover. It's easier to travel independently here than in other parts of China.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not easy to shopping or take taxi if you don't have wechat or alipay.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing city especially on evening when all the lights are on, really recommend the acrobatic show if you the time.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Love all about Shanghai

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