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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. friendly staff, modern , clean, great amenities, location is good, cant complain about anything, best value for money in shanghai. staff member KUKU is extremely nice and helpful, the other lady at checkout forgot her name was very sweet. i recommend this stay !

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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. Just transiting through Shanghai for a brief 8 hours but this was a cozy and welcoming place for any type of traveller, far and wide. Easy check-in, convenient and comfortable facilities. The staff really helped me when I had an issue with WePay, and were very patient and kind to me. I would love to come back for a proper trip next time.

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8.7
Excellent
1,413 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. It is managed with a mindset of abundance and generosity and so you won’t encounter any irritating budget savings practices.

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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. De receptionists especially Joyce were really accomodating, and very nice. They helped me out when i struggled while ordering food. The room is good too and its clean. Its also really close to everything you need.

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8.9
Excellent
809 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. Great hostel with a nice stuff!

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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. Excellent experience,perfect location,lovely staff and good facilities,THKS!

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8.1
Very Good
29 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Conveniently set in the centre of Shanghai, Denpa Inn - Nanjing West Road Metro Station provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 1.8 km from People's Square, 1.7 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. And 2.8 km from Jade Buddha Temple. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.6 km from Jing'an Temple.

At the hostel, each room includes a shared bathroom with a shower. The location was very nice. A nice shopping area and very close to the metro station which was a huge plus! Staff didn't speak English that well but that was no problem. They were all very friendly and with google translate we made it work. Also, all information about the hostel was sent to you on WeChat in English so that was very convenient. Would stay here again.

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8
Very Good
13 reviews
Price from
$33
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. It is definitely a great place to meet new people. Excellent value including laundry, good location, it is very close to huge night club and many attractions. well connected, easy transit to/from airport, with friendly and incredibly helpful staff.

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7.6
Good
360 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

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