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Dayin Youth Hostel - Old Town & People's Square& Rail Hub -Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Shanghai. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. thank tang and mei and due ,i enjoy my stay here very much i like here!

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9
Superb
412 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, certain rooms at Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Gym also provide guests with a city view. All units include a safety deposit box. The staff and the environment is amazing! Best place to stay in Shanghai!! They make my trip so much better as a solo traveler!

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9
Superb
977 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

Set in Shanghai and with Jade Buddha Temple reachable within 1.2 km, Shanghai Desti Youth Hostel - Jing 'an Temple, Changping Road offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a casino. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and room service. It was my first time staying at a hostel, and I was genuinely impressed by the warm welcome I received. The front desk staff were incredibly friendly and provided detailed information about my stay, along with great recommendations for places to explore during my short visit. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting — a truly unique experience. I’ll definitely stay here again!

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9.7
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Set within 1.5 km of Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC and 2 km of Jin Mao Tower, Dengba Inn-Shanghai New World Plaza Branch offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Shanghai. 3.2 km from Oriental Pearl Tower and 3.3 km from Superbrand Shopping Mall Shanghai, the property provides a shared lounge and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.7 km from Yu Garden.

Staff at the hostel are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk.

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8.8
Fabulous
6 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Dayin Youth Hostel - East Nanjing Road & People's Square & The Bund -Large Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Shanghai. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. My stay at this hotel was excellent! When I arrived, I was given a free room upgrade — I had originally booked a standard room. The room was cleaned every day, everything was spotless and nicely arranged. Although the room was small, it was perfect for one person or even a couple just staying overnight. They also provided fresh water daily. The reception area on the second floor was very nice, and the receptionist was incredibly friendly and pleasant. There was also a lovely bar where you could sit and relax. Overall, everything was wonderful and very enjoyable! Additional thanks to Niu

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8.8
Fabulous
1,587 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Situated in Shanghai and with Shanghai Railway Station reachable within 1.8 km, WeFlow Youth Hostel - Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.6 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., 2.2 km from People's Square and 2.6 km from Jade Buddha Temple. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. This hotel truly stands out not only for its excellent facilities and comfort but also for its amazing staff like Ms. Royi and Ms. Luo Ling Ying. Their professionalism, warmth, and dedication represent the true spirit of world-class hospitality. I am thankful for such a memorable experience and wish the hotel and its wonderful team continued success, prosperity, and many happy guests in the years ahead.”

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8
Very good
401 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Set in Shanghai and within 5.7 km of Shanghai Disneyland, Denpa Inn - Disney Kangqiao Branch has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 14 km from Shanghai New International Expo Centre, 20 km from Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC and 21 km from Jin Mao Tower. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

All guest rooms at the hostel feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. The staff was very good. The room was modern, clean and light. Check in was 3 hours earlier than it should be. Also they allowed us to keep our baggage after we checked out till the evening without extra charge. On the first floor there are 3 china cafes. The cat was cute.

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8.2
Very good
39 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Situated in Shanghai and within 1.8 km of People's Square, Demba Inn- Shanghai Xintiandi Yuyuan Garden The bund store has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 2.2 km from Yu Garden, 3.2 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. And 4.4 km from Jin Mao Tower. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC is 4.5 km from the hostel, while Superbrand Shopping Mall Shanghai is 5.1 km from the property. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 16 km away. More of a boarding house than an inn, or hostel. As others have said, there are quite a few people living there. Not the best atmosphere for tourists, but didn’t bother me. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean, but toilet and shower areas are pretty rough. Fair price and decent location.

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8.2
Very good
44 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Attractively located in Shanghai, WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi) features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 1.6 km from People's Square, 2.7 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. And 2.8 km from Jing'an Temple. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. This Hostel is located in a residential area that is quite peaceful inside and, at the same time, is connected to the busy Huaihai road area (very near one subway station, malls, shops and Xintiandi). The staff was very friendly and helpful.

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7.6
Good
398 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Located in Shanghai and with Shanghai Railway Station reachable within 1.3 km, Meego Yes Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. Is 2.4 km from the hostel, while Jade Buddha Temple is 2.5 km away. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 16 km from the property. Very centrally located, just 5 minutes walk from the Metro; the key factor for me was the relative ease of check-in, and how the staff bent over backwards to make my son and I (who were meeting for the first time since Covid made travel essentially impossible) such an enjoyable experience - we had a blast!!!

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7.4
Good
730 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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