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Hotel Options in Shanghai

    Conrad Shanghai

    Conrad Shanghai

    789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
    $177 nightly
    The price is $190 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
    $190 total
    Jun 21 - Jun 22
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
    Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

    Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

    33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
    $144 nightly
    The price is $155 total per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
    $155 total
    Jun 8 - Jun 9
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
    Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

    Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

    159 South He Nan Road Shanghai Shanghai
    $122 nightly
    The price is $129 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
    $129 total
    Jun 7 - Jun 8
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 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
26 Hostels
Lowest Price
$31
Highest Price
$190
Popular accommodation
Meego Youth Hotel Shanghai Jingan, Shanghai Sky168 Youth Hostel, Shanghai Desti Youth Hostel - Jing 'an Temple, Changping Road, WeFlow Hostel - Shanghai Xintiandi, Shanghai LOST International Youth Hostel, Dayin International Youth Hostel - Tianzifang & Xintiandi, Meow Hero Youth Hostel, Dayin International Youth Hostel - People's Square & Old Town, Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel