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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 centre, shared lounge, a...

J
Johanne
From
Israel
Sparkling clean, modern and nice facilities. Easy and functional. Room key works for a locker where you can store your valuables. Lots of bathrooms and showers for each floor.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 399 reviews
Price from
US$108.98
1 night, 2 adults

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

Huangpu, Shanghai

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

F
Fanny
From
Luxembourg
Loved everything! The owner and the whole staff are amazing… super kind, generous and helpful:) The beds are comfortable and the small rooms allow to have some privacy when needed The common area is nice to hangout at and to meet other travelers Free water and coffee is also available My recommendation: book a room with window:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 917 reviews
Price from
US$49.95
1 night, 2 adults

Shanghai Desti Youth Hostel - Jing 'an Temple, Changping Road

Jing'an, Shanghai

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...

l
lei
From
United States
The hostel’s location is fantastic—just a quick five-minute stroll to the subway, making it a breeze to reach the train station, airport, and a bunch of amazing bars and eateries right around the corner. The folks I connected with at Desti were a blast: intriguing, warm, and welcoming, plus the hostel keeps things lively with fresh activities every single day. Everything’s spotless and comfy, so yeah, I’m totally hooked. Word is they’ve got branches in other cities too, and I’m absolutely planning to check them out next time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$98.45
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 centre, shared...

金菊
From
East Timor
This is a good hotel, and the experience is very good for me. There are cats, wine and movies. When many people get together, there is more laughter.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,525 reviews
Price from
US$130.34
1 night, 2 adults

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

Jing'an, Shanghai

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...

C
Chelina
From
United Kingdom
The staff is very friendly .Thanks for their help, it has a great influence on me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews
Price from
US$35.31
1 night, 2 adults

WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi)

Huangpu, Shanghai

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

S
Silvia Carolina
From
South Korea
Is clean, you can feel comfortable and the staff is very kind!☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
Price from
US$31.78
1 night, 2 adults

Meego Yes Hotel

Jing'an, Shanghai

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...

J
Jindee
From
Philippines
It was my first time here and upon check-in they upgraded our room to a bigger one for free. They have clean rooms, location is close to public park, it's a residential area, convenience stores are everywhere, friendly staffs and the ambiance is just amazing!! I highly recommend this place! They have room service everyday and the pantry has an amazing vibe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews
Price from
US$23.63
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, 1.5 km from Jing'an Temple and 2.2 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd.

j
joelle
From
Mauritius
Great staff, very helpful and kind. Good location, central to lots of places of interest. Cleaned everyday.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 636 reviews
Price from
US$35.14
1 night, 2 adults

Ma Cherie Homestay

Huangpu, Shanghai

Ideally set in the centre of Shanghai, Ma Cherie Homestay offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

O
Ondrej
From
Czech Republic
Very familiar people, manager helps me with VPN, I was invited to traditional chinese dinner, awesome place - you have free watching tower, no need to go Pearl Tower :-D
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$47.59
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...

L
Louis
From
United Kingdom
good social scene, located nearby various Metro stations, can walk to the Oriental Pearl in around 40 mins and the staff are amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
Price from
US$48.41
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 399 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 636 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,525 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 917 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Shanghai and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Putuo district of Shanghai, Dengba Inn-Fengqiao Road Subway Station Global Harbor Branch is 4.3 km from Jing'an Temple.

From US$36.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.5
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located within 6.9 km of Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum and 10 km of Oriental Pearl Tower, Ichigoichikai Study Room Youth Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Shanghai...

From US$21.10 per night

Shanghai Blue Mountain Bund Youth Hostel is attractively located in the centre of Shanghai, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

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Avg. price/night: US$169.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 399 reviews
This youth hostel has performed very well in terms of environment, service and geographical location, which makes me deeply feel the unique charm and warm atmosphere of the youth hostel. I highly recommend this youth hostel to friends who are about to embark on the journey. I believe that you will have a pleasant and unforgettable journey like me. It's very close to the railway station. It's really convenient! The front desk service is very good! Hee hee, I recommend everyone to live here~
Guest review by
Yifei
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$180.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,525 reviews
Best hostel in Shanghai
Guest review by
Brucculeri
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$78.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 917 reviews
It was the best hostel I've stayed in so far. It was very clean and the staff was always very helpful. The common area was an open space connected to the terrace and appeared very bright and inviting. I was lucky with my roommate, we got along very well and it made the stay really satisfactory.
Guest review by
Van Anh
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
Simple youth hostel, good location, staff was friendly. The bed unit is fine, curtain, plug and a locker. I was in a room for 4.
Guest review by
Anthony
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$180.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,525 reviews
Very well located in the heart of Shanghai with metro near by. Nice youth hostel, comfortable and clean. Everything needed (even a free laundry).
Guest review by
Tania
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$180.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,525 reviews
I had an amazing stay at Dayin! The hostel was clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. But what really made my stay stand out was the incredible staff, particularly Roya, who went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and supported. Her kindness, knowledge, and enthusiasm made all the difference. The hostel's atmosphere was also great, with a cozy common area and an open bar that made it easy to meet new people. Highly recommended!
Guest review by
Jan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$108
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
This is the best hostel that I have ever experienced in China! With quite a low cost you can get a good living condition in the big city Shanghai. I arrived at night and the court impressed me a lot, it was beautiful and people were relaxed in the court, the room was warm and well-I had a good sleep. the staff there were so friendly and helpful too me. Will get back here when I go to Shanghai again next time.
Guest review by
Annie
Solo traveller