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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

Jing'an, Shanghai

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 center, shared lounge, a...

E
Elnazeer
From
Ireland
Very Friendlly staff at the front desk shout out to all of them specially Aaron(Tang) SoSo and Shaoo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
Price from
$108.74
1 night, 2 adults

Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Gym

Huangpu, Shanghai

Conveniently set in the center of Shanghai, Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Gym provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a garden.

A
Amirhossein
From
Iran
The best location, it’s very close to Nanjing Road, and the staff is amazing and helpful, the room was clean and tidy, I will choose this hostel again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 903 reviews
Price from
$49.84
1 night, 2 adults

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

Huangpu, Shanghai

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 center, shared...

J
Jason
From
Norway
The location is great and I meet some amazing people here. The staff is very helpful and wants the best for you. My first time in a hostel, and was luckily a great start to my journey.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,511 reviews
Price from
$130.05
1 night, 2 adults

WeFlow Youth Hostel - Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City

Jing'an, Shanghai

Located in Shanghai and with Shanghai Train Station reachable within 1.1 miles, WeFlow Youth Hostel - Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a...

B
Baraa
From
Egypt
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The vibes the front desk was very helpful and cooperative
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
Price from
$30.69
1 night, 2 adults

WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi)

Huangpu, Shanghai

Attractively located in the center of Shanghai, WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi) has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

V
Viktor
From
Canada
I love this place 👍 Location is great and people are Amazing 👌 10/10! ⭐️ I can’t wait to get back again 🍀
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 387 reviews
Price from
$31.71
1 night, 2 adults

Meego Yes Hotel

Jing'an, Shanghai

Located in Shanghai and with Shanghai Train Station reachable within a 15-minute walk, Meego Yes Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

M
Manuel
From
Mexico
Amazing! One of the best hostels I've ever stayed (I've in so many, trust me!). Interior design is jaw dropping (Japanese style), location is convenient, beds are so comfy, they give you towel and so many toiletries, all the fixtures are very premium. Complementary drinks during night and a very good and varied breakfast as well. Staff very helpful and friendly always worrying about you feeling comfy. Summarizing, it feels like a boutique hotel, you must stay and thank me later!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews
Price from
$23.57
1 night, 2 adults

Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel

Jing'an, Shanghai

Featuring a shared lounge, Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel is located in Shanghai in the Shanghai Area region, 0.9 mi from Jing'an Temple and 1.4 mi from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd.

A
Annaliz
From
Canada
This hotel is AMAZING. As my first time in China, it was a little nerve-racking navigating in a language that I’m not familiar with. This hotel was extremely helpful in providing me their location in Chinese without me even asking! (None of my other hotels did this even when I requested it). They even provided me with a rough estimation of how much a taxi ride from the airport should cost me, this allowed me to get a fair price from the drivers. Throughout my arrival in Shanghai, they kept in contact with me & communicated with me up until I arrived at the hotel. Check-in was extremely easy, majority of the staff speaks English and are SO helpful. I wanted to wash my clothes one day but needed a Chinese phone number, and the staff offered to use theirs without me even asking. I love this place and cannot recommend it enough, the location is very central & close to the station, plenty of restaurants & shopping to do within walking distance. Overall, for the price & quality this place deserves a 5 stars. Thank you so much to this hotel for making my first stay in China so memorable! If I’m ever in Shanghai again I will make sure to stay here. Thank you again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 629 reviews
Price from
$35.07
1 night, 2 adults

Ma Cherie Homestay

Huangpu, Shanghai

Ideally located in Shanghai, Ma Cherie Homestay has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

W
Waylon
From
United States
Staff spoke minimal English, but tried to help when they could. Great location (10-15min to The Bund, Yu Yuan), secure, great cheap rate. Welcoming to me, an American.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
$47.49
1 night, 2 adults

Hidden Garden Youth Hostel -Oriental Pearl &Lujiazui -Garden Social Area -Bar -Café -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service

Pudong, Shanghai

Conveniently located in Lujiazui area, Hidden Garden Youth Hostel -Oriental Pearl &Lujiazui -Garden Social Area -Bar -Café -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service Shanghai...

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Victor
From
United States
Check in was smooth. Room was clean and good ac.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
Price from
$65.03
1 night, 2 adults

际庭青年旅舍-马当路地铁站店

Huangpu, Shanghai

Located in Shanghai, 2 miles from People's Square, 际庭青年旅舍-马当路地铁站店 provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

T
Tabassom
From
Iran
It’s also very good for Muslim people because of the restroom shape and the type of shower. The location are very good and near the subway station and bicycle station, the staffs are warm and supportive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
$26.52
1 night, 2 adults
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