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 8688 reviews.
• Convenient to Shanghai Van Gogh Star Sky Art Museum, only 0.08km.
• Price range: TWD 517-TWD 13,424.
2. Hi Cozy International Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund & 24h English Services
• Travellers appreciate its Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Café, and Meeting Room.
• Rated 9.5/10 from 876 guest reviews.
• Convenient to The Starry Band Museum, only 0.37km.
• Price range: TWD 522-TWD 3,435.
3. Oriental Paris Girls' Youth Hostel (Shanghai Railway Station Branch)
• Guests particularly enjoy the Carbon Monoxide Alarm, KTV, and Electronic Identification Registration.
• Rated 9.4/10 based on 1321 reviews.
• Black Museum is only 0.54km away.
• Price range: TWD 776-TWD 1,271.
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9.4/10
Outstanding
GGuest UserThis was my third trip to Shanghai. I initially planned for a week, but ended up staying three! (I gained 6 pounds from all the eating, drinking, and leisurely strolling in Shanghai. [chuckle]) I convinced my friend from Nanjing to visit, and under my strong recommendation, she tried a youth hostel for the first time. She gave positive feedback too!
Accommodation in Shanghai is a bit pricier than other places, but other expenses are quite similar. So, staying at this hostel was truly a great value for money. I was comfortable during my stay, and any minor issues were resolved. The location is excellent; I stayed at the Yu Garden branch, which is about a 20-minute walk to the bustling Yu Garden, The Bund, and Nanjing Road. (Actually, the popular restaurants on Nanjing Road walking street often serve mass-produced, low-quality food. I ordered dumplings that were advertised as handmade, but they were just the cheapest frozen kind!) It's like how many famous commercial streets, like Jiefangbei in Chongqing or Chunxi Road in Chengdu, have quite disappointing food options. [facepalm emoji] Instead, I recommend checking out Ximeng Wet Market for local snacks and pastries, crispy fried meat, or walking four minutes from the hostel to Xiangbawang Local Cuisine Restaurant on Huangjiaque Road – it's like a 'senior's cafeteria' with wontons and Northeastern dumplings. The prices are affordable, and there's a wide variety of dishes to choose from. Local eateries are definitely much tastier. Dengba Youth Hostel has several branches in Shanghai. Once, when I was heading back, I accidentally navigated to the one near the train station, and I thought, 'Wait, this isn't right...' Hehe! 😈
People from all over the world gather here for travel, work, study, and life... This place offers a comfortable space for everyone. Thank you for all the conveniences you provide. I was also lucky to have great roommates. Some even gave me apples, lollipops, and snacks – it's so heartwarming to receive gifts from others! I paid attention to the details and saw a variety of interesting, quiet, upright, generous, sincere, hardworking, and cheerful lovely people here. As the saying goes (paraphrased): the 'you' you know isn't the real you; the 'you' others know isn't the real you; the 'others' you know are the real you. I love Shanghai and will definitely visit again, hopefully without gaining more weight! [doge emoji]
Demba Inn (Shanghai Xintiandi Yuyuan Garden The bund store )
Hotel near Yu Garden Area, Shanghai 2.1% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromTWD 314
9.3/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThe environment here is really nice, and the staff service is also quite good. The hygiene is acceptable; among all the hostels I've stayed in, this one is considered clean. It's excellent. I'll definitely choose them again if I come to Shanghai in the future.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Caoyang Road Subway Station Global Harbor Branch)
Hotel near Changfeng Park Area, Shanghai
Price per night fromTWD 273
9.0/10
Good
MM271849****Working in Pudong over the weekend, I was too tired to head home, so I looked for a good value-for-money place nearby. The front desk staff, especially Feifei, was excellent. The best part about the accommodation is its zero-distance proximity to the subway entrance. The lobby is a hidden gem – you can relax, eat takeout, and chat with friends, it's super cozy. The accommodation itself is incredibly quiet; everyone is very considerate. The rooms have private bathrooms, and there are even extra ones outside, so no waiting to freshen up. The luggage storage service was a thoughtful touch. This chain hostel definitely lives up to its reliable reputation!
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Lujiazui New World Plaza)
Hotel near Lujiazui Area, Shanghai 4.5% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromTWD 407
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 fromTWD 203
8.8/10
QQimiaonenglixinCleanliness: The room was very clean, including the bathroom, and the bed linen was neat.
Facilities: The only downside was that there was no power outlet by the bed, just a USB port, but I didn't bring a USB cable.
Location is pretty good too. I'll definitely stay here again next time I visit Shanghai.
Microflow (Shanghai Xintiandi Branch)
Hotel near Huaihai Road Area, Shanghai
Price per night fromTWD 291
8.8/10
GGuest UserThe location was in a lively part of Jing'an, although a little far from Jiangsu Road Station. I enjoyed the bicycle ride to the temple nearby, as it was a pretty neighborhood.
Unfortunately, that is pretty much all the good things I have to say about this place. The facilities, the entire place in general, was old and run-down. I was assigned a bed at the far end of the room where my cell service cut off. Not really the establishment's fault but something worth mentioning in my opinion as the wifi was often slow. A section of the wood of the opposite bunk bed was black and seemed to be rotting. The air smelled moldy. The bed was huge though, which was nice. The place did not seemed to be getting the love and care it needed. The bathroom facilities were tiny with two shower stalls and a toilet (plus another separate one some distance away). It wasn't dirty necessarily but it wasn't exactly clean either. I did not feel comfortable using it however. None of the staff I interacted with spoke English (my fault for not learning some basic Chinese at least). I was disappointed by the quality I was met with since this is apparently the flagship? It wasn't cheaper compared to other hostels either.
I felt bad but had to shorten my reservation and moved to a different place. But your standards might vary.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Flagship)
Hotel near Jing'an District, Shanghai 4.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromTWD 287
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 6.2% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromTWD 338
8.6/10
SShuaiqiyoucanlandexintiaoThe microwave, water, and disposable cups were a nice touch. There's a bus stop right outside, which is very convenient.
The overall environment is clean and hygienic. The communal tables are generally clean, though the white one could be a bit dirtier.
There are several restrooms. The one near the mirror in the women's restroom can sometimes be a bit dirty, but the others are all very clean, as are the sinks. Just note that no disposable toiletries are provided, and the room itself is quite small, making it hard to fit luggage.
Mijia International Youth Hostel (Shanghai People's Square)
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 6.2% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromTWD 236
8.0/10
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 4.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromTWD 596
7.7/10
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 6.2% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromTWD 222
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 TWD 517) , Hi Cozy International Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund & 24h English Services (from TWD 522) and DENGBA HOSTEL (from TWD 379) 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 TWD 775, and the average price on weekends (Friday - Saturday) is TWD 779.
Which Hostels in Shanghai offer parking?
Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund） (from TWD 517) offers parking for your convenience.
Which Hostels in Shanghai have bars?
Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund） (from TWD 517) has bars for your enjoyment.
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Hostels in Shanghai information
| Total Properties | 77 |
|---|---|
| Number of Reviews | 119,306 |
| Highest Price | TWD 18,920 |
| Lowest Price | TWD 342 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | TWD 779 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | TWD 775 |
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