The Bund & People's Square
If anywhere in town fully conveys swish 1930s Shanghai, it’s the old Cathay, rising imperiously from the Bund. One of the city’s most iconic hotels, the…
Must-see hotels in The Bund & People's Square
The Bund & People's Square
Grandly marking the southern end of the Bund is the former Shanghai Club (1910), once the Bund’s most exclusive gentlemen’s hangout. The 20 original rooms…
The Bund & People's Square
Dating from the 1930s, this art deco beauty was a famous hangout for the glitterati in the swinging 1930s. Splendidly refurbished, it features a sumptuous…
The Bund & People's Square
One of Shanghai's best youth hostels, E-Tour has fine feng shui, a historic alleyway setting and pleasant rooms. But it’s the tranquil courtyard with fish…
The Bund & People's Square
You'll never need to leave this beautiful art deco property – the plush and elegant rooms have amazing views of the Bund, there are tropical roof gardens…
The Bund & People's Square
Victor Sassoon probably would have traded in his old digs in a heartbeat if he could have stayed in the chairman’s suite here. Housed across the upper 24…
The Bund & People's Square
This spiffy Bund hotel has a heritage look achieved by combining art deco motifs with Shanghai modernity. It’s a grade above many other market rivals,…
Metropolo Hotel – People's Square
The Bund & People's Square
Occupying the former Chinese YMCA building (1931) just south of People’s Square, this member of the Metropolo chain is one of the city’s better midrange…
The Bund & People's Square
Set in a beautiful colonial villa dating from the 1930s, the Bund Garden retains its distinct classic British feel with red-brick Gothic features,…
The Bund & People's Square
For those who prefer something more contemporary than the old-world hotels nearby, the Méridien is a stylish affair with a Nouvelle Vague soundtrack and…
The Bund & People's Square
Capped by a distinctive clock tower, this historic hotel (1926) is strong on both character and style. The neoclassical entrance leads to a marble lobby…
The Bund & People's Square
Sitting on top of a building block shared with other budget hotels, this hostel gets kudos for its central location. The prized rooms are the deluxe…
Mingtown People's Square Youth Hostel
The Bund & People's Square
Centrally located between People's Square and the Bund, private rooms here have homely touches and Chinese porcelain wash basins, while single-sex dorms…
The Bund & People's Square
The rooms in the newer tower at the top-notch Westin are sleek and contemporary with capacious bathrooms, some of which have free-standing tubs; rooms in…
Mingtown Nanjing Road Youth Hostel
The Bund & People's Square
Just off East Nanjing Rd, this sociable and friendly Mingtown hostel is all about the location: halfway between the Bund and People’s Square. It's a bit…
The Bund & People's Square
Rising up halfway along East Nanjing Rd, the Sofitel is a solid choice for those wanting a central location without breaking the bank. The uncluttered,…
The Bund & People's Square
This magnificent art deco building has been home to a hotel since 1934 and was first established as the Metropole Hotel, owned by the famed Victor Sassoon…
The Bund & People's Square
Grand and fresh, this is a superb choice. The effortlessly elegant lobby areas – with acres of softly burnished marble and a small forest of fairy-light…
The Bund & People's Square
Located at the southern edge of the Bund, Les Suites Orient is notable as the only hotel on the strip offering standard rooms (Bund Studio) with fantastic…
The Bund & People's Square
For those looking for a more authentic, local experience, the Phoenix is a good choice right among great street food. Appealing rooms are clean and bright…
Metropolo Hotel – East Nanjing
The Bund & People's Square
One of several Metropolo hotels set up in refurbished historical buildings, this one is just off the Bund. Rooms here take on categories of sassiness,…
The Bund & People's Square
With a handy location about a 10-minute walk from the Bund and East Nanjing Rd, this friendly little place is like a hotel with a vibrant youth hostel…
The Bund & People's Square
The Park Hotel is one of Shanghai’s most famous art deco heritage spots with a positively supreme location, but it's safe to say that modernity isn't a…
The Bund & People's Square
Given its central location within striking distance of the Bund and East Nanjing Rd, the Elegance Hotel is remarkable value. While it's more faux elegance…
The Bund & People's Square
Housed in a lòngtáng (alleyway), overhung with laundry and accessed from Sijing Rd, this is one of the better branches of the dependable Home Inn chain…
The Bund & People's Square
Sitting on prime real estate a few blocks from the Bund, this backpacker is all about the outstanding location. It's a solid choice with spacious doubles…
The Bund & People's Square
Located in the former Shanghai Sincere Department Store (which opened in 1917), the erstwhile East Asia Hotel was grabbed by the folk at Jinjiang Inn and…
The Bund & People's Square
A definite step up from other budget chain hotels, this smart choice is great value for the location. The rooms are plush, the beds comfortable, and all…
The Bund & People's Square
Hands-down the least friendly youth hostel in Shanghai, this naval-themed backpackers' favourite is only recommendable for its fantastic location and…
