Shanghai Hostels
Hostels in Shanghai are a great pick for budget-minded travellers who enjoy meeting new people and staying in lively social spaces. Many offer shared kitchens, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and common areas such as bars or game rooms. It’s a friendly, easygoing option that keeps travel simple and sociable.
Trip.com Featured Hostels in Shanghai
1. Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund）
• Travellers appreciate its Dry Cleaning, Fax/Copying Service, and Carbon Monoxide Alarm.
• With a rating of 9.5/10 from 8838 guest reviews.
• Convenient to Shanghai BusTour, only 0.24km.
• Price range: AU$24-AU$608.
2. No.1 International Youth Travel Service
• Guests particularly enjoy the Electronic Identification Registration, Postal Service, and Luggage Storage.
• With a rating of 9.2/10 from 2006 guest reviews.
• Convenient to The Bund, only 0.37km.
• Prices from AU$12 to AU$232.
3. Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel (Nanjing East Road And The Bund)
• Travellers appreciate its Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Café, and Meeting Room.
• Rated 9.6/10 from 758 reviews.
• Convenient to The Starry Band Museum, only 0.37km.
• Price range: AU$26-AU$87.
The above hotel prices are based on Trip.com for January 19-January 25.
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Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Bar
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Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage
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Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, KTV
Excellent
1167 reviews
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9.3/10
Very Good
GGuest UserLocation is really great!
Staff is also really nice an attentive. Most of them don’t speak English but that’s not an issue at all in my opinion because they still try their best to communicate:)
Rooms are small but personally that didn’t bother me.
The bathroom area is constantly wet & hygiene could be better but tbh it’s difficult to maintain with so many people around. Isn’t a deal breaker for me.
There’s a cat roaming around (actually several but one more often) which was lovely :D
There are two subway stations very close to the hostel and a lawsons across the street.
Would stay here again! 🌞
Demba Inn (Shanghai Xintiandi Yuyuan Garden The bund store )
Hotel near Yu Garden Area, Shanghai 1.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$13
9.2/10
Very Good
MM49337****This is a truly international youth hostel, with many foreign guests from Europe, America, Japan, and Korea. It's located right in the city center, just over 200 meters from the subway station, making it super convenient for getting around. It's also very close to the Bund and Chenghuang Temple. If you're up for it, you can even grab a shared bike to visit nearby attractions. The lobby offers luggage storage, and there are notes from past guests on the walls, plus travel tips. For those looking to take it easy, you can definitely 'copy' some itinerary ideas here!
No.1 International Youth Travel Service
Hotel near The Bund Area, Shanghai 3.2% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$15
9.1/10
Good
PPrawit NgamsiripolDengba hostel is quite a busy venue with great location,full of teenager energy and vibes,fully booked and a busy place. Some room need T.L.C.at some points such as the bad position of wall mount cloth hanger( the bathroom ) too close to the shower faucet and other fixing. Too many visitors but less maid or housekeeper to keep up especially at evening time.The staff are very helpful via Google translate app.The bed (bunk bed fixing) is quite loose and making squeaky noise every time I turned while sleeping. There are so many food Venues/ stalls in this busy area. So many Chinese youngsters love to order delivery foods. I would love to come back staying again. 4/5 satisfaction. You can ask for an ear plug if you have to sleep with a snorer 🤣🤣🤣. You can get here by taking Metro Line2. and walk to Lmall underground with A/C and following the MRT Line 9 Shangcheng road station exit 2
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Lujiazui New World Plaza)
Hotel near Lujiazui Area, Shanghai 5% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$13
9.0/10
Good
GGuest UserThis is my first time booking a hotel with less than 9/10 review. Never let reviews fool you.😂😂
So far the most affordable, spacious and cleaned 6 persons per room I have seen in Beijing or Shanghai. I was shocked how big the room was compared to other hotels.
A partition separated the WC from bathroom which doesn’t makes the whole place wet, it very uncommon in most hotel in China. This is a PLUS to the hotel.
All services were on point 100%. Staff was professional and friendly. Once I checked out they gave me a free bottle of tea for my next travel which was really nice of their hospitality. Free dispensary drinking water, cleaned eating area and the common area at the reception desk was big enough and cleaned.
Location is easy to find, 3 minutes to the subway station. Many Shopping markets, restaurants nearby.
I think this hotel should have 10/10 on reviews. I highly recommend this hotel for affordability, cleanliness, professionalism and hospitality.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Textile Market Zhenxin New Village Subway Station Branch)
Hotel near Changfeng Park Area, Shanghai
Price per night from:AU$9
8.9/10
GGuest UserThe location is excellent. It's very convenient to go out and play. It's very close to the subway station. It was my first time staying in a youth hostel and the experience was great. The front desk lady who went there at noon was very beautiful and very enthusiastic. She patiently solved my problem. She is so beautiful and so approachable. It's comfortable to deal with beautiful women. I checked in smoothly. The environment is very comfortable and clean. I will stay here again next time. I hope the front desk lady will still be there next time I come.
Microflow (Shanghai Xintiandi Branch)
Hotel near Huaihai Road Area, Shanghai
Price per night from:AU$16
8.8/10
GGuest UserThe hostel it isn’t in the main center but with just two metro line (line 2 and line 14) you can reach all the main attraction of Shangai, without taking too long. I tried two different room (because I add one more night once I arrived at the hostel) and the second one was very comfortable (the share room with 4 bunk bed and a private bathroom). The “patio” outside was very nice to read some books, have a dinner or just chat and take some fresh air.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Flagship)
Hotel near Jing'an District, Shanghai 5.5% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$12
8.7/10
GGuest UserPrivate cabin is ok, clean with good aircondition. Good hot shower. Location can easily access to other area by bike :) Metro station is a bit far to me. I
Improvement:
- Toilet is smelly despite there is always a man clean it frequently to keep it clean. Suggest to install an exhaust fan & trashbin with cap
- Noisy from common area: suggest to close the entrance door (between common area and sleeping cabin)
Weiliu Youth Hostel (Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City Branch)
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 5.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$15
8.6/10
MM470337****The rooms are clean, the staff are friendly, and the ambiance is elegant with plenty of books to read. The lobby is spacious. I've been here many times, and even international friends stay here!
Mijia International Youth Hostel (Shanghai People's Square)
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 5.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$9
8.1/10
GGuest UserIt's also very close to various subway stations by bike, and the price is quite favorable. It's good if you don't have high requirements for accommodation. There are also shopping malls nearby, which is very convenient. 
qingzhu·Duoke Lai Apartment (Wuning Road Subway Station Branch)
Hotel near Jing'an District, Shanghai 5.5% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$27
8.0/10
MM49071****The best aspects were the convenient transportation and the clean and hygienic beds in the hostel. It's definitely recommendable! It would be even more perfect if the cleaning frequency were a bit higher.
YeSuXiaoXing Youth Hostel
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 5.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Hostels in Shanghai?
Whether you are travelling to Shanghai for business or tourism, Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund） (from AU$24) , No.1 International Youth Travel Service (from AU$12) and Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel (Nanjing East Road And The Bund) (from AU$26) are preferred.
What is the average rate for Hostels in Shanghai?
For Hostels in Shanghai, the average price on weekdays is AU$36, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is AU$36.
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Shanghai Hostels Information
| Total Properties | 79 |
|---|---|
| Number of Reviews | 129,888 |
| Highest Price | AU$974 |
| Lowest Price | AU$16 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | AU$36 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | AU$36 |
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