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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...

J
Jonghee
From
South Korea
My stay was spectacular. Because I was in a room with only 4 beds, despite it being a hostel, I was very happy with the privacy of my stay. You are able to adjust the temperature of the room and even the bathroom as there are thermostats available for use. You do have to make and clean up your own bedsheets but it was a minor inconvenience for the place offered. There are no towels, only disposable ones, but they were still fantastic. There is laundry available upstairs and when it rains, they bring the laundry in so they don't get wet. The beds were average I'd say but comfortable enough that I have no complaints. The staff are also well versed in English and helpful and kind. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
Price from
$75.80
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...

F
Fabio
From
Italy
Excellent location, very friendly staff with good English skills. The beds were comfy, good shower pressure and clean toilets. The gym is small but had everything I needed. I really enjoyed my stay there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,474 reviews
Price from
$91.98
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...

S
SATYA
From
India
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.”
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviews
Price from
$30.65
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.

R
Russell
From
Philippines
Accessibility to the bund and east nanjing road
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 871 reviews
Price from
$49.79
1 night, 2 adults

Denpa Inn - Disney Kangqiao Branch

Pudong, Shanghai

Located in Shanghai and within 3.5 miles of Shanghai Disneyland, Denpa Inn - Disney Kangqiao Branch has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

A
Artsiom
From
Belarus
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
$18.64
1 night, 2 adults

Denpa Inn-Lao Ximen Metro Station Branch

Huangpu, Shanghai

Located in Shanghai and within 1.4 miles of Yu Garden, Denpa Inn-Lao Ximen Metro Station Branch has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
$38.60
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.

A
Alejandra
From
Chile
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
Price from
$31.68
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...

W
Wencel
From
Philippines
Staff were so nice and very attentive to my requests. They are very responsive to my messages. Always kept our room and my bed clean with fresh pillow cases, bed sheets, etc. Staff’s English was limited but they have an offline translator that is very helpful. I will definitely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews
Price from
$35.13
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 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 608 reviews
Price from
$35.03
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, 128 reviews
Price from
$47.33
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Putuo District district of Shanghai, Dengba Inn-Fengqiao Road Subway Station Global Harbor Branch is 2.7 miles from Jing'an Temple.

    From $41.77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.5
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located within 4.3 miles of Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum and 6.1 miles of Oriental Pearl Tower, Ichigoichikai Study Room Youth Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in...

    From $21.03 per night

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