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Shanghai Desti Youth Hostel - Jing 'an Temple, Changping Road

Jing'an

1.538.566 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

Dayin International Youth Hostel - People's Square & Old Town

Jing'an

Daniel

1.646.803 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Family Room (A) | Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Meego Youth Hotel Shanghai Jingan

Jing'an

MEREDITH

683.768 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Apartment, Kitchen, City View | Property grounds

Ma Cherie Hostel

Downtown Shanghai

2.128.936 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Dayin International Youth Hostel - Tianzifang & Xintiandi

Huangpu

3.177.626 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Meow Hero Youth Hostel

Puxi

Anonymous traveller

2.801.213 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Joy Hongqiao Airport and Railway Hotel

Changning

Jerry

1.575.663 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

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Top Shanghai Hotel Reviews

Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is very close to the metro and its location is close to all the tourist attractions. Lots of options for breakfast! I was fortunate to be given early check in when I arrived which was like 4 hrs before check in which made my day!"

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"First, the good stuff. Excellent staff, most helpful with a late arrival due to a stranded connecting flight, and with a late checkout. Good food and drinks, and service to go with it. The not so good... The WiFi was hopeless. Virtually unable to connect to a speedy and/or reliable signal. Our own phone data was also hard use inside the hotel - but we would get multiple notifications as soon as we stepped outside. Bathroom... I get 'mood lighting' in the lounge room but why have it in the bathroom? I craved a bright light to shave, my wife the same for makeup etc. Also, having a sliding door on the toilet was a great idea but with no handle on the inside, it's difficult to open, especially in the middle of the night, particularly with jet lag and NO BRIGHT LIGHTS. We liked the hotel, a lot of the big things worked great, it's the silly little stuff that bothered us. We'd love to come back and stay again"

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Shanghai Hostels information

Number of reviews	79
Accommodation	27 Hostels
Lowest Price	683.768 ₫
Highest Price	3.736.117 ₫

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Shanghai?

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its museums and temples.

How many hostels should I expect to find in Shanghai?

If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Shanghai, one of Expedia's 25 hostels could be a great choice for you.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Shanghai?

Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 8°C. The rainiest months in Shanghai are June, July, August and September, with each month seeing an average of 196 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Shanghai?

In general, Shanghai is known for its museums, temples and sightseeing. Major attractions include Shanghai Disneyland©, Nanjing Road Shopping District and The Bund. Get out into nature with places such as People's Park, Fuxing Park and Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park. Cultural attractions include Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Natural History Museum.

What's the best way to get to and around Shanghai while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Shanghai in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), located 9 mi (14.4 km) away. An alternative is Pudong International Airport (PVG), situated 20.7 mi (33.3 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to make use of public transport. Take advantage of metro transport at People's Square Station, Dashijie Station and Xinzha Road Station. To see more of the area, catch a train at Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station or Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.

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Shanghai Desti Youth Hostel - Jing 'an Temple, Changping Road