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Hotel Options in Shanghai

    Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

    Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

    505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
    The price is $111 per night from May 6 to May 7
    $111
    includes taxes & fees
    $105 per night
    May 6 - May 7
    8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
    Conrad Shanghai

    Conrad Shanghai

    789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, Shanghai
    The price is $164 per night from May 6 to May 7
    $164
    includes taxes & fees
    $154 per night
    May 6 - May 7
    8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
    Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

    Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

    700 Jiujiang Road/719 Nanjing Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, Shanghai
    The price is $109 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
    $109
    includes taxes & fees
    $103 per night
    Jun 1 - Jun 2
    8.8/10 Excellent! (325 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Shanghai
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Shanghai. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Shanghai has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Shanghai hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Shanghai.

Hostels let you really see Shanghai
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Shanghai. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Shanghai family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Shanghai are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Shanghai for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Shanghai isn’t going to explore itself.

Shanghai Hostels essential information

Accommodation
17 Hostels
Lowest Price
$36
Highest Price
$164
Popular accommodation
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