Hostels in Shanghai, China
Find deals on 250 hostels in Shanghai, China
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Hostels in popular neighborhoods in Shanghai
Below are the most popular neighborhoods in Shanghai to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Hongkou
Search hostels in HongkouMeow Hero Youth Hostel
No. 33, North Zhongshan Road, Shanghai, China
Jing'an
Search hostels in Jing'anDayin International Youth Hostel - People's Square & Old Town
Lane 678, Zhonghuaxin Road, Shanghai, China
Pudong
Search hostels in PudongLiuniange Boutique Hostel
No. 922 Fengchan Road, Shanghai, China
Hidden Garden International Youth Hostel - Oriental Pearl & Lujiazui
No. 840A, Lane 834, Shanghai, China
Muguang Hostel
No. 204 Qicheng Village, Zhouzhuzhang Road, Shanghai, China
Baoshan
Search hostels in BaoshanMujia Hostel
No. 462 Donglin Road, Shanghai, China
Cheap hotels in Shanghai
These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Shanghai
Weflow Hostel -Shanghai Xintiandi
No.15, Lane 542, Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
Xiaocheng Story Inn
3rd Floor, No. 2052 Zhongshan North Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
际庭青年旅舍-马当路地铁站店
黄浦区局门路293-5临, Shanghai, China
Lanshan Hostel
No. 9228 Humin Road, Shanghai, China
Get the best value hostel in Shanghai
These hostels have the best prices for their ratings
Dayin International Youth Hostel - People's Square & Old Town
Lane 678, Zhonghuaxin Road, Shanghai, China
Huamin Youth Hostel (Shanghai Bund Branch)
3F, No.201 Ningbo Road, Shanghai, China
Shanghai Desti Youth Hostel - Jing 'an Temple, Changping Road-24H Reception&English Service& Cafe& Bar& Luggage Storage& Large Public Area
1st floor, 1B-4 and 1B-5, 2nd floor, No. 608-1, Xikang Road, Shanghai, China
Iforest Hostel - The Bund Dashijie Metro Station
21 South Guangxi Road (Guangxi Nan Lu), Shanghai, China
Hidden Garden International Youth Hostel - Oriental Pearl & Lujiazui
No. 840A, Lane 834, Shanghai, China
momondo's favorite hostels in Shanghai
Learn more about these user-preferred hostels in Shanghai
When to book a hostel in Shanghai
Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Shanghai
| Low Season | July | cheapest month to stay |
| High Season | April | most expensive time to stay |
| 29% | expected price decrease | |
| 33% | expected price increase |
Price | $22 - $46 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Thursday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Tuesday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| $17 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| $66 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Best neighborhoods to book a hostel in Shanghai
Below are the average prices for hostels in the most popular neighborhoods in Shanghai
Price | $38 - $52 |
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| CHEAPEST NEIGHBORHOOD IN SHANGHAI | Pudong | 16% cheaper | Hostels in Pudong are the cheapest in Shanghai at just $38 per night on average |
| MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD IN SHANGHAI | Huangpu | 13% more expensive | Huangpu has the highest priced hostels in Shanghai with rooms averaging $52 per night |
| MOST POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD IN SHANGHAI | Huangpu | 34% more users visited | More momondo users search for hostels in Huangpu than any other neighborhood in Shanghai |
Information about staying in Shanghai
Read these important travel tips before booking a hostel in Shanghai
How much do hostels in Shanghai cost?
A hostel in Shanghai will typically cost about $44 per night. The cheapest nightly rate in Shanghai is $31. The average weekly rate to stay at a hostel in Shanghai is $365. The monthly rate in Shanghai is $1,018.
What is the average length of a stay in a Shanghai hostel?
Past guests of hostels in Shanghai have typically stayed in the city for 4 days. A 4-days stay at a Shanghai hostel usually costs $174.
Are Shanghai hostels a better deal than Shanghai hotels?
Typically, a hostel in Shanghai costs $44/night. Hostel prices are 27% less expensive than 2 star hotels, 38% less expensive than 3 star hotels, and 57% less expensive than 4 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 2 star, 3 star, or 4 star hotels.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Shanghai?
On average, momondo users have rated Shanghai hostels a 7.9 out of 10. This rating is better than 1-star (7.5) and 2-star (7.4) hotels in Shanghai. If you are looking for a comfortable and budget-friendly stay in Shanghai, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Shanghai?
The number of operators available for hotels in Shanghai is 9,876 as of October 2026.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Shanghai?
Prices for hotels in Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.