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Popular Budget hotels in Shanghai, China

Discover well-known properties in Shanghai, China that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 363 hotels in Shanghai, China and price data was last updated on 24 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Shanghai, China is £82/night.
These are some of the hotels in Shanghai with the highest demand. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Shanghai.
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No. 462, Ganghong Road, Shanghai, China
Shanghai Joyful Yard Hotel provides 3-star accommodation in Pudong. It also offers a free shuttle service, an express check-in and check-out feature and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.7
Excellent
1628 reviews
Location
15.5 mi from city centre
No. 3039 Gudai Road, Shanghai, China
Lavande Hotels Shanghai Hongqiao Transport Hub provides comfortable 3-star accommodation in Shanghai.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.1
Excellent
15 reviews
Location
10.3 mi from city centre
No. 1007 Xinsong Road, Songjiang, Shanghai, China
Situated in Songjiang, Atour Hotel Shanghai Xinzhuang provides 4-star accommodation and a concierge, laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi. It also offers a ticket service, a safe and a 24-hour reception.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
4 reviews
Location
11.3 mi from city centre
No 3069 Hong Xin Road, Shanghai, China
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South offers 3-star accommodation in Minhang. It also provides an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and a coffee bar.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
143 reviews
Location
8.0 mi from city centre

Travel insights for budget hotels in Shanghai

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next budget hotel in Shanghai.

What is the cheapest month to book budget hotels in Shanghai?

The cheapest month to book budget hotels in Shanghai is February (£24). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Shanghai is September (£234).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a budget hotel in Shanghai?

The cheapest day to stay in Shanghai is Thursday (£31). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is £74.

How much is a budget hotel in Shanghai tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in Shanghai tonight starting as low as £31, rising to an average cost of £106, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £49 for a 4-star budget hotel in Shanghai for tonight.

How much is a Shanghai budget hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for budget hotels in Shanghai this weekend for as little as £46/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £30/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Shanghai, the cheapest rate recently found was £44/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Shanghai?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 77 days before your trip to Shanghai. The lowest price found when booking 77 days ahead was £12 per night.

Top-rated Budget hotels in Shanghai, China

Browse through properties in Shanghai, China that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 363 properties in Shanghai, China and data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
These Shanghai properties are among the highest rated by our users. Make sure to read hotel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.
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No.5-7 Shaanxi Rd(S)., 5-7, Shanghai, China
2.4 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£35
Avg. per night
No. 639 Middle Henan Road, Shanghai, China
2.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£32
Avg. per night

Cheapest Budget hotels in Shanghai, China

Discover affordable stays in Shanghai, China that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Shanghai, China can be found for as low as £8 per night. There is currently one property in Shanghai, China that can be booked for this price. Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Shanghai, China. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2025
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Shanghai. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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No.495 Jiangning Road, Shanghai, China
3.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£8
Avg. per night
No.15, Lane 542, Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£12
Avg. per night
No 269 Humin Road, Shanghai, China
17.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£15
Avg. per night
No.711 Pangu Road, Shanghai, China
13.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£17
Avg. per night
100 Lane 3215 Hongmei Road (Hongmei Lu), Shanghai, China
6.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£17
Avg. per night
No.25 Jiefang Street., Nanxiang, Shanghai, China
12.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£19
Avg. per night
No. 2, Sanyue Road, Minhang District (No. 60, Lane 155, Hengxi Road), Shanghai, China
8.4 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£22
Avg. per night
No.588 Lvyuan Road,Huangdu Town,Jiading District,S, Shanghai, China
17.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£28
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Shanghai, China

Discover the ideal theme hotel, holiday rental or hostel for your stay in Shanghai, China. There are 8,002 properties in Shanghai, China and price data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
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33 Fu Cheng Road, Shanghai, China
1.6 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£112
Avg. per night
No. 1539 East Hua Xia Road, Chuansha, Shanghai, China
10.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£66
Avg. per night
88 Songshan Road, Shanghai, China
1.3 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£131
Avg. per night
No 282,Huai Hai Road Central, Shanghai, China
1.4 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£100
Avg. per night

Explore Shanghai, China

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Shanghai to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Utilise the map to find properties close to the Shanghai area(s) or attractions you plan on visiting. Users can click on a hotel's name to find more information about it, such as price, reviews, and amenities, and also find different deals for the property.

Budget hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Shanghai to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2025.
  • How much does it cost to stay at a Budget hotels in Shanghai?

    A Budget hotels in Shanghai can typically be found for £27/night. The absolute cheapest deal found was £7/night for Budget hotels. Our users visiting Shanghai have found that Kongji Youth Hostel Wujiaochang Branch is usually the cheapest Budget hotels.

  • Are Budget hotels more or less expensive than other Shanghai hotels?

    As far as Budget hotels are concerned, the price for this accommodation is actually less than the average nightly rate in Shanghai. Rates in Shanghai for a Budget hotels are, on average, £27 per night. HotelsCombined users typically see a nightly rate of £83 when staying in the city.

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