Hostels in Shanghai
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Rated by travelers as the best in the city, these stays all get 5 stars for cleanliness, customer service and location.
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Sleep easy, armed with the stuff that's good to know before you go.| Cheapest month | August |
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| Most expensive month | August |
| Top rated by travelers | Dayin Youth Hostel - Old Town & People's Square& Rail Hub -Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service, C$61 |
| Cheapest bed found | Meego Qingwen Hotel, C$33 |
Why choose a hostel in Shanghai?
It’s budget-friendly
Hostels in Shanghai are a fraction of the price of hotels – as little as C$33 per night. Why not save on accommodation, so you can spend more on the things in Shanghai that really matter — like delicious food and sightseeing? Most hostels have kitchens and laundry rooms too, so you can cook meals and wash clothes for yourself just like you do at home.
It’s flexible
In some of the larger hostels in Shanghai, you can book one night on very short notice, or decide to extend via the hostel’s reception desk if you’ve fallen in love with Shanghai. It’s not uncommon for some backpackers to live in hostels for months.
You’ll make friends
Solo travelers opt for cheap hostels in Shanghai so they can make friends to party or explore with. Spend an hour or two in a dorm room, hostel bar, or common area. You’ll get the kinds of tips and advice you’d never find in a private apartment or hotel. There could also even be pub crawls, communal dinners, and special organized events!
You’ll immerse yourself in Shanghai
You’ll never find out where to get the cheapest beer in town if you sit alone in your hotel room. Hostels give you the chance to exchange tips and advice about Shanghai with other travelers. Some hostels in Shanghai even offer free guidebooks and walking tours, and the staff are more open with local tips, too.
You can kick back
Hostels are relaxed places, and often feel much more comfortable than hotels. You can kick back on the sofa all day with new friends and cook and eat your own meals communally. A true home away from home!
