Must-see hotels in Shanghai

  • 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…

  • Huating Hotel & Towers

    Shanghai

    An absolute monolith overlooking the Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Huating offers good value for a five-star property. Book a room on one of the top floors for…

  • InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin Hotel

    French Concession

    The InterContinental has more than 200 rooms in a historic garden estate which includes Building No 1, a 1919 red-brick mansion and former residence of…

  • Courtyard by Marriot

    Shanghai

    This hotel's most distinctive feature is the lit-up, gold-trimmed temple atop its modern tower block. It's a reasonable option for those wanting a more…

  • Westin Shanghai

    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…

  • Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai

    Hongkou & North Shanghai

    The sixth hotel from the esteemed Roman jewellery-maker is beyond decadent. It has 82 rooms including the enormous three-bedroom 570sqm Bvlgari Suite. La…

  • 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…

  • Sofitel Hyland Hotel

    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,…

  • Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel

    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…

  • Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

    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…

  • Fenyang Garden Hotel

    French Concession

    Sitting opposite the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, guests at Fenyang Garden are occasionally treated to the sounds of classical music floating over from…

  • Les Suites Orient

    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…

  • Mansion Hotel

    French Concession

    This historic mansion was once the residence of notorious gangsters and played host to decadent parties in the 1930s. It's filled with antiques, dark wood…

  • Phoenix

    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…

  • Pudong Shangri-La

    Shanghai

    The Shangri-La’s two towers – one dated, the other more dramatically modern – house an undisputed elegance. The lobby, corridors, restaurants and rooms…

  • 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,…

  • Fish Inn Bund

    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…

  • Anting Villa Hotel

    French Concession

    On a quiet tree-lined street, this pleasant hotel shares its grounds with a 1936 colonial Spanish-style villa. It offers comfortable elegant rooms, with…

  • Asset Hotel

    Shanghai

    Housed in a yellow-and-white building hidden from the main road by apartments, this budget option offers excellent value. Rooms are basic but comfortable,…

  • Golden Tulip Bund New Asia Hotel

    Hongkou & North Shanghai

    The New Asia Hotel is one of Shanghai’s rich brood of extant art deco architectural wonders. The 266 renovated rooms are beautifully finished with greys,…

  • Park Hotel

    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…

  • Hotel Indigo Shanghai Hongqiao

    Shanghai

    Hotel Indigo’s location in the Hongqiao business district brings luxury, functionality and style to your feet. Perfect for those who want to stay right…

  • The Anandi Hotel and Spa

    Shanghai

    If body and soul are in need of some overdue attention, the Anandi distinguishes itself with yoga, meditation and over a hundred spa treatments.

  • Shanghai Soho International Youth Hostel

    Shanghai

    Occupying a historic warehouse along Suzhou Creek next to a park, this spacious hostel is good value with high ceilings, painted murals on the walls and…

  • Hengshan Moller Villa

    French Concession

    With enough wood-panelling to level a substantial forest, this fairytale-castle lookalike, built by Swedish businessman and horse-racing fanatic Eric…

  • Beehome Hostel

    Shanghai

    If you have to live Pudong-side, this well-tended hostel is a leafy and homey oasis in an otherwise innocuous housing estate. It offers basic but clean…

  • Donghu Hotel

    French Concession

    Once the home of feared Shanghai gangster Du Yuesheng, the historic Donghu is divided into two hotel offerings on either side of the road. The first, an…

  • Elegance Hotel

    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…

  • Home Inn

    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…

  • Xijiao State Guest House

    Shanghai

    This quiet spot, which has hosted guests as esteemed as Queen Elizabeth II and Mao Zedong, claims to be the largest garden hotel in Shanghai. Its 80…

  • Dazhong Merrylin Airport Hotel

    Shanghai

    The Dazhong Merrylin Airport Hotel is located between Terminals 1 and 2 of the Pudong International Airport. Rooms are clean and the larger ones have…

  • Dock Bund Hostel

    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…

  • Marriott Hotel Hongqiao

    Shanghai

    This Marriott is a reasonable choice if you need to be close to the Hongqiao airport or train station. A grand lobby introduces guests to good all-around…

  • Hengshan Picardie Hotel

    French Concession

    The former Picardie Apartments (1934) still feature impressive art deco charm, most noticeably in the fine exterior and the 1930s touches throughout. Now…

  • Jinjiang Inn

    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…

  • JI Hotel

    French Concession

    A smart 3-star business hotel that’s within easy walking distance of a metro station, the JI has well-kept spacious rooms with big double beds and…

  • Four Seasons Hotel Puxi

    Shanghai

    It has more of a business feel, but this mega 400-plus room hotel is well placed for sightseeing. The views from the higher rooms of the 37-storey tower…

  • Home Inn Plus

    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…

  • Ibis Shanghai Xujiahui Hotel

    Shanghai

    It might not be the most inspiring place to stay, but the 77 simple and clean rooms ensure a good night's rest. Rooms come with generic decor, plus air…

  • Jinjiang Inn

    Shanghai

    Rooms are boxy, but in excellent condition at this bright and simple chain. It has wi-fi access throughout, but the cheapest rooms don't have windows. It…

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