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Popular hotels in Shanghai, China

Discover well-known properties in Shanghai, China that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 7,927 hotels in Shanghai, China and price data was last updated on 14 March 2025. The average price for a hotel in Shanghai, China is £123/night.
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No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, China
Boasting a sauna and free Wi-Fi, Central Hotel Shanghai provides elegant, romantic and luxury rooms. It is also within walking distance of Shanghai's well-known attractions and landmarks.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
2129 reviews
Location
1.8 mi from city centre
330 Meiyuan Road, Jingan District, Shanghai, China
Situated in Jing'an, Pullman Shanghai Jing An provides 5-star accommodation and a sauna, free Wi-Fi and an indoor pool. The multiple facilities this hip hotel offers include an express check-in and check-out feature, a beauty centre and a concierge.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
1613 reviews
Location
3.3 mi from city centre
505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, China
Located in Huangpu, Grand Central Hotel Shanghai provides 5-star accommodation and an indoor pool, a sauna and free Wi-Fi. It is conveniently positioned for those wishing to visit the area's popular attractions.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
2706 reviews
Location
1.8 mi from city centre
No.99 Madang Road, Shanghai, China
Situated in Shanghai, The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi provides hip 5-star accommodation, as well as free Wi-Fi, a sauna and an indoor pool. The multiple facilities this sophisticated hotel has to offer include a ticket service, an express check-in and check-out feature and a coffee bar.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
1658 reviews
Location
1.7 mi from city centre
505 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, China
This hip hotel is conveniently situated in Huangpu and offers its guests a sauna and free Wi-Fi. It also features an express check-in and check-out feature, a beauty centre and a library.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
1466 reviews
Location
1.8 mi from city centre
No.60, Huangpu Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, China
This luxury hotel is conveniently situated in Pudong and offers its guests free Wi-Fi and a sauna. It provides a gym, as well as a beauty centre, an express check-in and check-out feature and a currency exchange.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
9.4
Excellent
137 reviews
Location
2.1 mi from city centre
88 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai, China
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World provides a luxury setting when in Shanghai. Some of the facilities on offer at this chic 5-star hotel include an indoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a Turkish steam bath.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
3633 reviews
Location
2.3 mi from city centre
159 South He Nan Road, Shanghai, China
Situated in Huangpu, Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel offers 5-star accommodation and a coffee bar, free Wi-Fi and an indoor pool. It is ideally located for those wanting to visit local attractions.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
2339 reviews
Location
1.1 mi from city centre
No. 839 Renmin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
Featuring a coffee maker and a spa bath, Ssaw Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund provides deluxe 4-star accommodation. Popular facilities, such as free Wi-Fi and a sauna, make for an enjoyable stay in Shanghai.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
4562 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
5500 Chuansha Road, Shanghai, China
Located in Pudong, The Qube Pudong is known for its 5-star service and amenities. It also features a sauna, an express check-in and check-out feature and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.7
Good
1845 reviews
Location
11.9 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Shanghai

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

How much do hotels in Shanghai cost?

The average price of a hotel in Shanghai has been around £123/night over the last 3 days. You can expect year-round prices for a 5-star hotel in Shanghai to be around £148/night, a 4-star hotel at £66/night, and a 3-star at £62/night on average.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Shanghai?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Shanghai is July (£73). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Shanghai is November (£119).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Shanghai is Sunday (£87). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is £114.

How much is a hotel in Shanghai tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Shanghai tonight starting as low as £5, rising to an average cost of £100, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £5 for a 4-star hotel in Shanghai for tonight.

How much is a Shanghai hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Shanghai this weekend for as little as £7/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £7/night. For a 4-star hotel in Shanghai, the cheapest rate recently found was £20/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 £11 per night.

Top-rated Shanghai, China hotels

Browse through properties in Shanghai, China that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 7,927 properties in Shanghai, China and data was last updated on 14 March 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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728 Pu Dong Avenue, Shanghai, China
2.4 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£49
Avg. per night
No. 1136, Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai, China
6.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£52
Avg. per night
1 Changde Road, Shanghai, China
3.1 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£195
Avg. per night
66 Lvshun Road, Shanghai, China
2.5 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£233
Avg. per night
210 Century Avenue, Shanghai, China
1.7 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£144
Avg. per night
Shanghai Ifc, 8 Century Avenue, Shanghai, China
1.6 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£231
Avg. per night
50 Tongchuan Road,Putuo District, Shanghai, China
5.6 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£71
Avg. per night
199 Nanjing Road East, Huangpu, Shanghai, China
1.8 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£235
Avg. per night
333 Guang Zhong Road West, Shanghai, China
5.7 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£78
Avg. per night
No. 2, Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai, China
1.5 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£221
Avg. per night
No 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Road, Shanghai, China
0.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£137
Avg. per night
No. 1728, Nanjing West Rd, Jing'an Dist, Shanghai, China
3.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£70
Avg. per night
399 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai, China
2.0 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£140
Avg. per night
199 Huang Pu Road, Shanghai, China
2.4 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£113
Avg. per night
No 100 Century Avenue Pudong, Shanghai, China
1.6 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£223
Avg. per night
98 Shou Ning Road, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£71
Avg. per night

Cheapest 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 £11 per night. There is currently one property in Shanghai, China that can be booked for this price. Pod Inn (Shanghai Pudong Airport) is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Shanghai, China. Price data was last updated on 14 March 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.10 Shuizha South Road, Shanghai, China
15.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£11
Avg. per night
No. 11-23, Lane 399, Sublane 26, Shanghai, China
9.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£23
Avg. per night
No.1331 Lujiabang Road, Shanghai, China
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£25
Avg. per night
Shanghai, China
4.7 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£29
Avg. per night
No. 1909 Jiang Zhen Road, Shanghai, China
17.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£29
Avg. per night
No. 1455 Nansuzhou Rd, Jing An Dist., Shanghai, China
2.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£32
Avg. per night
South Chuanhuan Road, 399, Shanghai, China
12.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£33
Avg. per night
No.779 Quyang Road, Shanghai, China
5.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£33
Avg. per night
627 East Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£34
Avg. per night
No. 1915 Huqingping Road, Shanghai, China
13.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£35
Avg. per night
381 Xizang South Road, Shanghai, China
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£35
Avg. per night
No.5-7 Shaanxi Rd(S)., 5-7, Shanghai, China
2.4 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£36
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Shanghai, China

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Shanghai to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Shanghai at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.
We've come across the following hotels in Shanghai with different price and hotel class options. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
330 Meiyuan Road, Jingan District, Shanghai, China
789 East Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China
5500 Chuansha Road, Shanghai, China

Other accommodations in Shanghai, China

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or holiday rental for your stay in Shanghai, China. There are 7,927 hotels in Shanghai, China and price data was last updated on 14 March 2025. The average price for a stay in Shanghai, China is £123/night.
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Qing Pu District, Zhu Jia Jiao Town, Shanghai, China
27.3 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£337
Avg. per night
5888 Chenhua Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China
22.8 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£182
Avg. per night
Lane 108 North Shanxi Road, Shanghai, China
2.2 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
£540
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Shanghai, China

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Shanghai to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 14 March 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.

About Shanghai, China

Shanghai represents glitz and glam renowned for its futuristic skyline that encompasses architectural masterpieces, with traditional cuisine that persists at the core of its being. The most populated city in the world, Shanghai sprawls down the eastern coastline of China, attracting tourists with its elegant architecture, luxury shopping and riveting subculture.

Things to do in Shanghai

The Bund sits at the heart of Shanghai, comprising the majority of the city’s economic infrastructure, including banks and trading houses. Simply stroll down by the waterfront and admire the collection of art deco buildings and unique juxtaposition of traditional and modern China.

Looking for the city’s best views? Stepping out onto the observation platform of the Shanghai Tower is sure to take your breath away. From the world’s highest sky deck, you can peer down on the Jīnmào Tower and World Financial Centre below you. When you’re done with your photographs, break for some retail therapy in the mall at the base.

Escape the concrete jungle and visit The Yùyuán Gardens & Bazaar, located beside the City God Temple in the Old City. Enjoy the park’s spread of pavilions, pine trees, and places to relax out of the sun, a perfect escape in the midst of a thriving metropolis.

For a taste of art and Shanghai subculture, check out one of the galleries in the M50 art complex. Want to learn about the history of the city? The Shanghai Museum is a must-see, transporting you back in time through the Ancient Chinese Bronzes Gallery and the impressive Chinese Calligraphy Gallery.

Getting around Shanghai

The Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport provide for gateways in and out of the city, connecting you to the rest of the world.Shanghai’s extensive public transit system consists of metros, buses and taxis. For an entertaining change of pace, catch a ride on the world’s oldest trolleybus system.

Facts about staying in Shanghai, China

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Shanghai to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 14 March 2025.
  • What is the best place in Shanghai for bars and restaurants?

    Shanghai has highly rated food spots dotted all over the city. Dumplings are a local favourite, and two notable dumpling houses are Din Tai Fung in Jing’an and Fu Chun, both in the Jing’an Temple residential district. Nearby Shanghai hotels include The PuLi Hotel and Spa, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Ladoll Service Apartments, Paramount Gallery Hotel and World Union Service Apartment Cosmo. The word ‘Shanghai’ means ‘upon the sea’, and there are great seafood restaurants all over. Some highly rated establishments are Cheng Long Xing Xie WangFu and The Plump Oyster (in the Huangpu district) and Hooked (in the Jing’an district). Some hotels in Shanghai in the Huangpu district include Central Hotel Shanghai, Seventh Heaven Hotel, Jinjiang Metropolo Classiq Shanghai Bund Circle and Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai.

  • What is the best place for a family holiday in Shanghai?

    There are loads of things to do with kids in Shanghai. In Pudong, you’ll find many attractions, including Shanghai Disneyland, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, 3D Magic Funhouse, Shanghai Chocolate Happy Land and the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel. The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong is a great family-friendly hotel in Shanghai. They have Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventure, where your children can set up a campsite in the hotel room. Another Shanghai hotel that is good for families is Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel – a luxury hotel in downtown Shanghai, which has an onsite indoor pool. In the Huangpu district, you can go ice skating at New World Ice Rink, take a cruise on the Huangpu River or visit Yuyuan Garden, the only surviving Ming dynasty garden. The Shanghai EDITION offers Shanghai accommodation right on the Huangpu River and has an onsite pool and evening entertainment, including karaoke.

  • What are the best things to do and see in Shanghai?

    On the Pudong side, you can see views of the city from the sky at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and ride on one of the world’s fastest trains, the Maglev; or visit the Maglev Museum to learn about Chinese engineering. Some popular hotels in Pudong are IFC Residence, Regent Shanghai Pudong, Fraser Suites Top Glory Shanghai and Eversunshine Residence Pudong. In Huangpu, you can go shopping on Nanjing Road, visit Shanghai Museum, visit the Yuyuan Gardens or take a cruise on the Huangpu. Some good Shanghai hotels in or near Huangpu are Henry’s Apartment, Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre, Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai and Reunion International Residence.

  • What are the best places to stay for shopping in Shanghai?

    Shanghai is often called the ‘Paris of the East’ and much like Paris, it is a shopper’s paradise. Nanjing Road is a very long shopping street and one of the most popular shopping areas in Shanghai. Nearby hotels in Shanghai include Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai and Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre. Huaihai Road is another long shopping street with 400+ stores. The nearby Xintiandi Style shopping centre offers Chinese designer labels. Shanghai accommodation options in the area include Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai, Riverdale Residence Xintiandi Shanghai and Le Mansion Apartment. For antiques and curios, head to Shanghai, Yunzhou Curio City, which has seven floors of jewellery, furniture, jade and Mao-era items. Nearby Shanghai hotels include Shanghai Moxi Inn Jianguo Rd No.2 Branch and Ascott Heng Shan Shanghai. For budget shopping, head to AP Plaza’s Xinyang Fashion Market for imitation fashion labels. Nearby hotels include Dorsett Shanghai and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Shanghai - Pudong.

  • What are the best hotels in Shanghai?

    Dazhong Airport Hotel is a very popular hotel in Shanghai, with a score of 7.7 from 726 reviews. Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World (8.7 from 3,633 reviews) and The Eton Hotel Shanghai (8.9 from 1,095 reviews) are also highly rated Shanghai hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near The Bund?

    Reviews of Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World recommend it as a good place to stay near The Bund, scoring 8.7/10 from 3,633 ratings.

  • What is a good hotel in Shanghai near Shanghai Disneyland?

    Starway Hotel At Pudong is the hotel close to Shanghai Disneyland that is most recommended by HotelsCombined users, with 40 reviews rating it at 8.1/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Yu Yuan Garden?

    Close to Yu Yuan Garden you will find Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World, which has a rating of 8.7 over 3,633 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Shanghai?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in Shanghai starting from £10 per night in the last 3 days. This coming weekend (21 Mar to 23 Mar), prices can start from as low as £5/night.

  • Are there any hotels in Shanghai close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    The closest hotel to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao Cbd, which is located 10.9 mi away from the city centre.

  • Which area of Shanghai is the cheapest to stay in?

    Out of all of the areas of Shanghai, Jinshan is usually the most affordable. Travellers can expect to pay around £14 per night for a hotel in this neighbourhood. Wujiaochang is another economical choice, where rooms typically cost £68 per night.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting China?

    In addition to Shanghai, travellers opt to visit Beijing when visiting China. Guangzhou is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Shanghai?

    In total, there are 7,927 hotels to choose from in Shanghai, compared to 176,900 properties in China.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Shanghai?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 31 hostels, 23 apartments, and 185 holiday rentals in Shanghai.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Shanghai?

    The top three landmarks in Shanghai are:
    • The Bund, which you can visit while staying in Shanghai
    • Shanghai Disneyland, which you can visit while staying in Shanghai
    • Yu Yuan Garden, which you can visit while staying in Shanghai

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