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Hotel Options in Shanghai

    Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

    Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

    505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
    $112 nightly
    The price is $118 total per night from May 5 to May 6
    $118 total
    May 5 - May 6
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
    Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

    Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

    33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
    $151 nightly
    The price is $160 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
    $160 total
    Apr 26 - Apr 27
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
    Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

    Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

    555 Middle Xizang Road Shanghai Shanghai
    $161 nightly
    The price is $170 total per night from May 4 to May 5
    $170 total
    May 4 - May 5
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.2/10 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
19 Hostels
Lowest Price
$27
Highest Price
$170
Popular accommodation
Shanghai Meego Youth Hostel, Shanghai Sky168 Youth Hostel, Meow Hero Youth Hostel, Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel, WeFlow Hostel - Shanghai Xintiandi, Shanghai LOST International Youth Hostel, J Trip Youth Hostel, Dayin International Youth Hostel - People's Square & Old Town, Iforest Hostel - Jing'an Temple Metro Station