Hotels in Shanghai, China

As with many of China’s metropolitan areas, Shanghai boasts a comprehensive public transportation network, with easy access for most hotels in Shanghai. Primary transportation coverage can be found in the Xinzhuang neighborhood as well as in East Xujing. The Shanghai metro is one of the most popular forms of transportation, running virtually continuous routes throughout the city. Trams, once decommissioned, were brought back in 2010, and have been expanded on since. Trams are recommended for shorter distance travel where Shanghai hotels are found within relative walking distance. There is also a network of busses to get you around.

Those traveling on business might find the Radisson Blu Hotel in Huangpu to their liking. The area into which these, and other areas in the surrounding vicinity, is called Huangpu. It is considered a more expensive area to stay, hence you may want to take serious consideration for booking a cheap hotel in a less central area and depending on the reliable Chinese public transportation system to get where you need to be. For families, one might consider the Parkyard Hotel in the Pudong District. Shanghai hosts great opportunities for those on a budget, such as the Golden Tulip in Changning.

Shanghai Circus World in the Zhabei District is one of the bigger tourist draws in Shanghai, with visitors and locals equally enchanted by the high-budget productions that are often compared to Broadway musicals more than conventional circus acts. The Oriental Pearl Tower is another of Shanghai’s most popular sights. Something of a hybrid of the Seattle Space Needle and the Eiffel Tower, located near Huangpu River in the Pudong New Area, this construct was the tallest building in the city at the time of its construction. Although much of its facade is architecturally provocative, the transparent flooring on its observational deck is perhaps the most popular with visitors. The Shanghai Museum is another stand-out tourist attraction, located on People’s Square in Huangpu, it boasts over 120 000 pieces of Chinese art, historical artifacts, texts and miscellanies.

This diversity is reflected in a world-class nightlife scene that thrives across the city. Possibly one of the most popular nightclubs amongst tourists is Monkey Champagne, located near Xinle Lu. The club is famous for top-class DJs but can get a little claustrophobic at peak times. If you were going to pick your hotel based purely on the nightlife scene, you could do a lot worse than to book one of the cheap hotels in this Shanghai area. Near Fuxing Lu, you will come across another staple of the Shanghai nightlife, the Apartment. Something of a conceptual destination venue, the club comprises two dance floors, dedicated to catering for different tastes, and a roof terrace that serves food. Honorable mentions include the Shelter (near Fuxing Xi Lu), Downtown (near Wulumuqi Lu), and Hollywood (near Dongping Lu). All of the areas mentioned offer fantastic eateries, such as the Fu 1088 in Changning Qu which offers a vibrant take on Shanghainese cuisine with a hint of modernity. Yuanyuanis, another Shanghainese restaurant, offering authentic traditional cuisine in Jing’An. Nearly all of Shanghai is easily accessed from any area using the metro.

On the last day of every year, December 31st, people head for Longhua Temple in the Xuhui District for the ceremonial new year bell striking. You can reach the Xuhui District by bus at the Xujiahui bus stop, or take a taxi. The Shanghai South bus station is located in Xuhui District on Shilong road, catering to the event. The Yu Garden Lantern Festival lights up the Shanghai sky a month or so after, in the first week of February, which can be enjoyed from any of the central neighborhoods of Shanghai, including Yangpu, accessible via the Wujiaochang bus stop. Then, a few months later, in April, with exact dates TBA, Shanghai hosts the China International Import Expo in the Jing’An, a central hub catered to by taxis and minibusses, as well as the hourly rail stops. You can also reach this event by train from the Shanghai railway station on Meiyuan road.

Visiting Shanghai for 4 nights is the most common choice for our users.

$173 per night is the average rate for a room when booking a hotel in Shanghai. Prices will differ depending on factors such as star rating, time of year and location.

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Shanghai is February. The cost of your room could be as much as 29% cheaper than peak months.

Hotel rooms in Shanghai are generally cheapest on Wednesday and more costly on Friday.

On average, a hostel in Shanghai will be priced around $14. This price will be per person, per night and was obtained using hostel and 2 star or below hotels. In comparison, this will be $155 lower than your typical Shanghai hotel.

Booking hotels in Minhang, Jing'an, Yangpu and Pudong is common when visiting Shanghai.

While temperatures are typically very high in Shanghai during June, there is a higher chance for rainfall as the average for the month is about 6.7″. Taking into account the higher potential for rain in June, those staying at a hotel in Shanghai should plan to visit popular indoor attractions such as Nanjing Road, Westgate Mall, and Super Brand Mall.

The city of Shanghai has vacation rentals available as well as hotels if you’re looking for different accommodation options. At the moment, there are 2,141 vacation rentals in the city. We recommend booking Cozy Apartment Best Location 202 for your stay, which is the most popular rental in Shanghai. Search for deals on vacation rentals in Shanghai.

Yes, 377 hostels are available in Shanghai if you’re looking for this type of accommodation for your trip. Based on our user data, Shanghai Summer Youth Hostel happens to be the most popular hostel in the city. Find hostels in Shanghai.

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