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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 features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Shanghai. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. This hostel was clean, location was perfect and staff were very friendly. It was great that I was given slippers that were very useful in the bathroom. I enjoyed my time here.

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9.1
Wonderful
369 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

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 lounge, a terrace and bar in Shanghai. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The cleaner cleans the bed every day. The bathroom is clean and tidy. Before coming, he may be a little worried about the bad aspects, but this does not happen at all after coming. I was very happy to spend a good time here. Thanks to Manager Xu at the front desk for sending me coffee.

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8.7
Excellent
1,412 reviews
Price from
$43
per night

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 rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.6 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., 2.2 km from People's Square and 2.6 km from Jade Buddha Temple. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Everything is fine.Come to China for a few days like me, and I think it's worth the price.In addition, there is no map in China that can accept pure English, so I chose Google Navigation.But it keeps showing wrong.Apart from this terrible thing, I think everything else is fine and everything is going well.I love the delicious food in China.

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8
Very Good
341 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, certain rooms at Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Gym also provide guests with a city view. All units include a safety deposit box. The location, staff and the organization of the space in the room and hostel was perfect. Very close to the most sightseeing facilities. Staff was super friendly and helpful, would recommend to stay there. And totally it was worth for that money.

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8.9
Excellent
802 reviews
Price from
$39
per night

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 Orientel Pearl Lujiazui Branch features a creatively designed sun terrace, where a lot of events can be hold. Free WiFi is provided throughout the entire property. Free private parking is also possible. Century Avenue Station (Metro line 2, 4, 6, 9) is only a 7-minute drive away. Although it is down a long dark alleyway I arrived late at night and found it very easy to find. Staff were very helpful, especially Jay at the front desk, very nice.

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8
Very Good
431 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Set in Shanghai and within 5.7 km of Shanghai Disneyland, Denpa Inn - Disney Kangqiao Branch has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 14 km from Shanghai New International Expo Centre, 20 km from Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC and 21 km from Jin Mao Tower. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

All guest rooms at the hostel feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. The staff was very good. The room was modern, clean and light. Check in was 3 hours earlier than it should be. Also they allowed us to keep our baggage after we checked out till the evening without extra charge. On the first floor there are 3 china cafes. The cat was cute.

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8.3
Very Good
22 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Situated in Shanghai and within 2.3 km of Yu Garden, Denpa Inn-Lao Ximen Metro Station Branch has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 2.6 km from People's Square, 3.3 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. And 4.4 km from Jin Mao Tower. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

Shanghai World Financial Centre SWFC is 4.5 km from the hostel, while Superbrand Shopping Mall Shanghai is 5.2 km from the property. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 18 km away. The space is cozy. Common area for watching films on big screen and table to work at. Also other tables to eat at. Hot water machine etc. 2metro stations close by. Nice people. Hot water and good water pressure in showers.

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8.3
Very Good
22 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Well located in the Hongkou district of Shanghai, Meow Hero Youth Hostel is set 4.5 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., 4.8 km from Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum and 5.2 km from People's Square. Among the facilities at this property are a shared lounge and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.2 km from Shanghai Railway Station. The hotel service is very warm, the hygiene is also very clean, the geographical location is also very good, and the decoration style is also great.

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8.1
Very Good
29 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Attractively located in Shanghai, WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi) features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 1.6 km from People's Square, 2.7 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. And 2.8 km from Jing'an Temple. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. This Hostel is located in a residential area that is quite peaceful inside and, at the same time, is connected to the busy Huaihai road area (very near one subway station, malls, shops and Xintiandi). The staff was very friendly and helpful.

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7.6
Good
358 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

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 terrace. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. Is 2.4 km from the hostel, while Jade Buddha Temple is 2.5 km away. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 16 km from the property. Clean room, center location near the metro station.

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7.4
Good
699 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

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