Find Top Hostels in Shanghai
For travellers seeking budget-friendly accommodation with a social atmosphere, hostels in Shanghai are an excellent choice. These lively spaces often feature shared dorms, communal kitchens, and common areas where guests can meet like-minded explorers. Perfect for solo adventurers or groups looking to connect, hostels offer a welcoming environment.
Trip.com Featured Hostels in Shanghai
1. Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund）
• Travellers appreciate its Dry Cleaning, Fax/Copying Service, and Carbon Monoxide Alarm.
• With a rating of 9.5/10 based on 8811 reviews.
• Convenient to Shanghai BusTour, only 0.24km.
• Price range: ZAR 262-ZAR 6,643.
2. No.1 International Youth Travel Service
• Guests particularly enjoy the Electronic Identification Registration, Postal Service, and Luggage Storage.
• With a rating of 9.2/10 based on 1957 reviews.
• Convenient to The Bund, only 0.37km.
• Price starts from ZAR 140 to ZAR 2,542.
3. Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel (Nanjing East Road And The Bund)
• Travellers appreciate its Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Café, and Meeting Room.
• Rated 9.5/10 from 728 guest reviews.
• Convenient to The Starry Band Museum, only 0.37km.
• Price range: ZAR 290-ZAR 1,134.
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99+
Hotel near People's Square,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Bar
Outstanding
8833 reviews
9.5/10
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From ZAR 223
Hotel near District of Hutai and Pengpu,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage
Excellent
63 reviews
9.7/10
1 night
From ZAR 155
90
Hotel near Train Station Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, KTV
Excellent
1167 reviews
9.6/10
1 night
From ZAR 220
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Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
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Hotel near Changshou Road Commercial Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage
4431 reviews
8.3/10
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From ZAR 129
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Hotel near Changfeng Park Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry
Very Good
913 reviews
9.3/10
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From ZAR 136
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214 reviews
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From ZAR 103
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9.3/10
Very Good
GGuest UserLocation is really great!
Staff is also really nice an attentive. Most of them don’t speak English but that’s not an issue at all in my opinion because they still try their best to communicate:)
Rooms are small but personally that didn’t bother me.
The bathroom area is constantly wet & hygiene could be better but tbh it’s difficult to maintain with so many people around. Isn’t a deal breaker for me.
There’s a cat roaming around (actually several but one more often) which was lovely :D
There are two subway stations very close to the hostel and a lawsons across the street.
Would stay here again! 🌞
Demba Inn (Shanghai Xintiandi Yuyuan Garden The bund store )
Hotel near Yu Garden Area, Shanghai 1.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromZAR 143
9.2/10
Very Good
MM49337****This is a truly international youth hostel, with many foreign guests from Europe, America, Japan, and Korea. It's located right in the city center, just over 200 meters from the subway station, making it super convenient for getting around. It's also very close to the Bund and Chenghuang Temple. If you're up for it, you can even grab a shared bike to visit nearby attractions. The lobby offers luggage storage, and there are notes from past guests on the walls, plus travel tips. For those looking to take it easy, you can definitely 'copy' some itinerary ideas here!
No.1 International Youth Travel Service
Hotel near The Bund Area, Shanghai 3.4% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromZAR 164
9.1/10
Good
GGuest UserSolid hostel. It's a mix of longterm stays and travellers passing through. Clean facilities, nice pods in the dorms and a chill atmosphere and close to the metro. If travelling by bicycle. You will have to talk to the security guards of the plaza to let you enter. There is an elevator past the escalators as the hostel is on the second floor. The hostel let me keep my bike inside the main lobby area
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Lujiazui New World Plaza)
Hotel near Lujiazui Area, Shanghai 5% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromZAR 145
9.0/10
Good
GGuest UserThis is my first time booking a hotel with less than 9/10 review. Never let reviews fool you.😂😂
So far the most affordable, spacious and cleaned 6 persons per room I have seen in Beijing or Shanghai. I was shocked how big the room was compared to other hotels.
A partition separated the WC from bathroom which doesn’t makes the whole place wet, it very uncommon in most hotel in China. This is a PLUS to the hotel.
All services were on point 100%. Staff was professional and friendly. Once I checked out they gave me a free bottle of tea for my next travel which was really nice of their hospitality. Free dispensary drinking water, cleaned eating area and the common area at the reception desk was big enough and cleaned.
Location is easy to find, 3 minutes to the subway station. Many Shopping markets, restaurants nearby.
I think this hotel should have 10/10 on reviews. I highly recommend this hotel for affordability, cleanliness, professionalism and hospitality.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Textile Market Zhenxin New Village Subway Station Branch)
Hotel near Changfeng Park Area, Shanghai
Price per night fromZAR 103
8.9/10
GGuest UserThe location is excellent. It's very convenient to go out and play. It's very close to the subway station. It was my first time staying in a youth hostel and the experience was great. The front desk lady who went there at noon was very beautiful and very enthusiastic. She patiently solved my problem. She is so beautiful and so approachable. It's comfortable to deal with beautiful women. I checked in smoothly. The environment is very comfortable and clean. I will stay here again next time. I hope the front desk lady will still be there next time I come.
Microflow (Shanghai Xintiandi Branch)
Hotel near Huaihai Road Area, Shanghai
Price per night fromZAR 173
8.8/10
GGuest UserThe hostel it isn’t in the main center but with just two metro line (line 2 and line 14) you can reach all the main attraction of Shangai, without taking too long. I tried two different room (because I add one more night once I arrived at the hostel) and the second one was very comfortable (the share room with 4 bunk bed and a private bathroom). The “patio” outside was very nice to read some books, have a dinner or just chat and take some fresh air.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Flagship)
Hotel near Jing'an District, Shanghai 5.7% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromZAR 145
8.7/10
AAchengdebairimengI was really surprised to find such a clean hostel in China, with absolutely no strange odors. I stayed in a quad room, and it wasn't even full for the two nights I was there, which made for a pretty good experience. The location is super convenient, close to Qufu Road subway station and Jing'an Joy City, making it easy to get around and find places to eat, drink, and have fun.
Weiliu Youth Hostel (Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City Branch)
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 5.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromZAR 162
8.6/10
DdontdiA great place to stay! The location is convenient, near a subway station and late cafes. Downstairs is a big shared and comfortable space, the floors are divided by female/male, elevator is working. Mind you: the rooms only have USB ports for charging near your bed and in the whole.
Mijia International Youth Hostel (Shanghai People's Square)
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 5.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromZAR 98
8.1/10
GGuest UserIt's also very close to various subway stations by bike, and the price is quite favorable. It's good if you don't have high requirements for accommodation. There are also shopping malls nearby, which is very convenient. 
qingzhu·Duoke Lai Apartment (Wuning Road Subway Station Branch)
Hotel near Jing'an District, Shanghai 5.7% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromZAR 300
8.0/10
MM49071****The best aspects were the convenient transportation and the clean and hygienic beds in the hostel. It's definitely recommendable! It would be even more perfect if the cleaning frequency were a bit higher.
YeSuXiaoXing Youth Hostel
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 5.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromZAR 115
FAQs
What are the best Hostels in Shanghai?
Whether you are travelling to Shanghai for business or tourism, Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund） (from ZAR 262) , No.1 International Youth Travel Service (from ZAR 140) and Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel (Nanjing East Road And The Bund) (from ZAR 290) are highly recommended as some of the best hotels.
What is the average rate for Hostels in Shanghai?
For Hostels in Shanghai, the average price on weekdays is ZAR 396, and the average price on weekends (Friday - Saturday) is ZAR 396.
Which Hostels in Shanghai offer parking?
Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund） (from ZAR 262) offers parking for your convenience.
Which Hostels in Shanghai have bars?
Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund） (from ZAR 262) has bars for your enjoyment.
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Hostels in Shanghai information
| Total Properties | 79 |
|---|---|
| Number of Reviews | 130,009 |
| Highest Price | ZAR 12,513 |
| Lowest Price | ZAR 176 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | ZAR 396 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | ZAR 396 |
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