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Dayin Youth Hostel - Old Town & People's Square& Rail Hub -Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service

Jing'an, Shanghai

Dayin Youth Hostel - Old Town & People's Square& Rail Hub -Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a...

O
Omar
From
Saudi Arabia
It was very clean and organized and xue in the reception was very friendly كان نظيف ومرتب
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews
Price from
US$108.98
1 night, 2 adults

Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Gym

Huangpu, Shanghai

Conveniently set in Shanghai, Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Gym provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a garden.

V
Valerio
From
Czech Republic
The hotel has a central location, well equipped and comfy. The staff and especially hotel owner made me feel like home. Totally recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 921 reviews
Price from
US$49.95
1 night, 2 adults

Shanghai Desti Youth Hostel - Jing 'an Temple, Changping Road

Jing'an, Shanghai

Set in Shanghai and with Jade Buddha Temple reachable within 1.2 km, Shanghai Desti Youth Hostel - Jing 'an Temple, Changping Road offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free...

D
Deng
From
Canada
The location was superb, very close to the subway and Jing'an Temple. also, it is very clean, i would say it is the cleanest hostel i have ever stayed in. the cafe and bar at the first floor was nice too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$98.44
1 night, 2 adults

Dayin Youth Hostel - East Nanjing Road & People's Square & The Bund -Large Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service

Huangpu, Shanghai

Dayin Youth Hostel - East Nanjing Road & People's Square & The Bund -Large Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service has a fitness centre, shared...

M
Mayuri
From
Sri Lanka
The staff was super friendly! Especially the girl named Nico at the reception was very friendly! The rooms were clean and safe. The bathroom were also clean and the staff clean it regularly. Nothing to worry! The service was above my expectations. Would love to go there again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews
Price from
US$130.34
1 night, 2 adults

WeFlow Youth Hostel - Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City

Jing'an, Shanghai

Situated in Shanghai and with Shanghai Railway Station reachable within 1.8 km, WeFlow Youth Hostel - Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking...

Z
Zoé
From
China
Good location, nice common area, nice staff, clean, my booking was even upgraded from a dorm bed to a single room! I would definitely recommend this hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews
Price from
US$35.31
1 night, 2 adults

WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi)

Huangpu, Shanghai

Attractively located in Shanghai, WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi) features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

D
Dobrev
From
China
Location was great(in the city centre). Staff was very friendly . Bathroom was nicely organised, very clean and well-planned in terms of noise, and lobby was pretty comfy to sit in in the evening. I stayed in the 4-bed room, and it really exceeded my expectations - it was basically a capsule hotel rather than a dorm room. Pretty good isolation, small shade completely blocking any light, and each capsule has own electric socket, lamp and a small locked storage space.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
Price from
US$31.78
1 night, 2 adults

Meego Yes Hotel

Jing'an, Shanghai

Located in Shanghai and with Shanghai Railway Station reachable within 1.3 km, Meego Yes Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

M
Mark
From
United Kingdom
Very centrally located, just 5 minutes walk from the Metro; the key factor for me was the relative ease of check-in, and how the staff bent over backwards to make my son and I (who were meeting for the first time since Covid made travel essentially impossible) such an enjoyable experience - we had a blast!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 721 reviews
Price from
US$23.63
1 night, 2 adults

Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel

Jing'an, Shanghai

Featuring a shared lounge, Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel is located in Shanghai in the Shanghai Area region, 1.5 km from Jing'an Temple and 2.2 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd.

P
Polina
From
Russia
The location of the hotel is nice, close to the center but quiet. The rooms were cleaned every day. Everything is perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 641 reviews
Price from
US$35.14
1 night, 2 adults

Ma Cherie Homestay

Huangpu, Shanghai

Ideally set in the centre of Shanghai, Ma Cherie Homestay offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

P
Pavel
From
Thailand
Thanks for the hospitality. Nice place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$47.59
1 night, 2 adults

Hidden Garden Youth Hostel -Oriental Pearl &Lujiazui -Garden Social Area -Bar -Café -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service

Pudong, Shanghai

Conveniently located in Lujiazui area, Hidden Garden Youth Hostel -Oriental Pearl &Lujiazui -Garden Social Area -Bar -Café -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service Shanghai...

G
Gautier
From
France
Well I was pleasantly surprised since lots of people here and on Gmap had a lot of complain, my private room was great. Everything was fairly clean. Yes the common areas could use a lil makeover but asides from that 10/10 Yes you might have to walk past the recycling dumpster to come here but no smell reach the room and the people over there are honest workers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
Price from
US$65.17
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 641 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 721 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 921 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Putuo district of Shanghai, Dengba Inn-Fengqiao Road Subway Station Global Harbor Branch is 4.3 km from Jing'an Temple.

From US$36.28 per night

Shanghai Blue Mountain Bund Youth Hostel is attractively located in the centre of Shanghai, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Shanghai and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.5
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located within 6.9 km of Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum and 10 km of Oriental Pearl Tower, Ichigoichikai Study Room Youth Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Shanghai...

From US$21.09 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$144.21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews
This youth hostel has performed very well in terms of environment, service and geographical location, which makes me deeply feel the unique charm and warm atmosphere of the youth hostel. I highly recommend this youth hostel to friends who are about to embark on the journey. I believe that you will have a pleasant and unforgettable journey like me. It's very close to the railway station. It's really convenient! The front desk service is very good! Hee hee, I recommend everyone to live here~
Guest review by
Yifei
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$180.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews
Best hostel in Shanghai
Guest review by
Brucculeri
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$78.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 921 reviews
It was the best hostel I've stayed in so far. It was very clean and the staff was always very helpful. The common area was an open space connected to the terrace and appeared very bright and inviting. I was lucky with my roommate, we got along very well and it made the stay really satisfactory.
Guest review by
Van Anh
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
Simple youth hostel, good location, staff was friendly. The bed unit is fine, curtain, plug and a locker. I was in a room for 4.
Guest review by
Anthony
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$180.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews
Very well located in the heart of Shanghai with metro near by. Nice youth hostel, comfortable and clean. Everything needed (even a free laundry).
Guest review by
Tania
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$180.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews
I had an amazing stay at Dayin! The hostel was clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. But what really made my stay stand out was the incredible staff, particularly Roya, who went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and supported. Her kindness, knowledge, and enthusiasm made all the difference. The hostel's atmosphere was also great, with a cozy common area and an open bar that made it easy to meet new people. Highly recommended!
Guest review by
Jan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$107.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
This is the best hostel that I have ever experienced in China! With quite a low cost you can get a good living condition in the big city Shanghai. I arrived at night and the court impressed me a lot, it was beautiful and people were relaxed in the court, the room was warm and well-I had a good sleep. the staff there were so friendly and helpful too me. Will get back here when I go to Shanghai again next time.
Guest review by
Annie
Solo traveller