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 8752 guest reviews.
• Convenient to Shanghai BusTour, only 0.24km.
• Price range: TRY 717-TRY 15,750.
2. Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel (Nanjing East Road And The Bund)
• Travellers appreciate its Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Café, and Meeting Room.
• Rated 9.5/10 from 821 reviews.
• Convenient to The Starry Band Museum, only 0.37km.
• Price range: TRY 756-TRY 3,333.
3. Oriental Paris Girls' Youth Hostel (Shanghai Railway Station Branch)
• Guests particularly enjoy the Carbon Monoxide Alarm, KTV, and Electronic Identification Registration.
• Rated 9.5/10 based on 1285 reviews.
• Black Museum is only 0.54km away.
• Price range: TRY 974-TRY 1,666.
The above hotel prices are based on Trip.com for March 3-March 9.
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Hotel near People's Square,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Bar
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8705 reviews
9.5/10
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From TRY 577
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Hotel near Train Station Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, KTV
Outstanding
1295 reviews
9.5/10
1 night
From TRY 571
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Hotel near People's Square,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Outstanding
836 reviews
9.5/10
1 night
From TRY 577
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Hotel near Changshou Road Commercial Area,Shanghai
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From TRY 686
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Hotel near Lujiazui Area,Shanghai
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9.4/10
Outstanding
PPHUONG ANH PHAM LEThe hostel is good overall. The staff are extremely friendly, warm, and attentive. I had heavy luggage, and one of them helped me carry it upstairs (there’s no elevator) without me even having to ask the second time—really appreciated.❤️
The room is modern and clean. The cleaning lady sweeps the floor and takes out the trash every day. The location is excellent, very close to Subway Line 10, which covers most major tourist attractions, so there’s little need to change lines. Overall, it’s great value for budget travelers.
The only downside is that the bunk beds are quite squeaky. My first upper-bunk roommate moved a lot, and every movement felt like I was being shaken. Luckily, my second roommate was much gentler—she spoke softly and was very careful when getting into bed. That part really comes down to luck. You can still feel the bed move whenever the other person moves. If you’re a light sleeper, this might not be the best choice for you.
Demba Inn (Shanghai Xintiandi Yuyuan Garden The bund store )
Hotel near Yu Garden Area, Shanghai 2.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:TRY 410
9.3/10
Very Good
MM52928****What an amazing experience! The front desk staff was so enthusiastic. When she saw me struggling with two suitcases, she greeted me while rushing over to open the door and even tried to help me with my luggage. It almost made this big guy embarrassed!
The facilities inside were exactly as pictured, even better. The absolute highlight was the huge 200-300 square meter drying area on the top floor – probably the largest online. Six washing machines and dryers lined up in a row were a huge convenience for long-term guests, and the drying area has a transparent roof, so it's good come rain or shine. The drying area is so massive that a portion of it has been converted into a relaxation zone, with starry string lights on the ceiling. Imagine a few beers and a barbecue up there on a summer night – simply fantastic!
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Caoyang Road Subway Station Global Harbor Branch)
Hotel near Changfeng Park Area, Shanghai
Price per night from:TRY 378
9.0/10
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 4.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:TRY 481
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:TRY 269
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 6% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:TRY 397
8.7/10
GGuest UserThe location was in a lively part of Jing'an, although a little far from Jiangsu Road Station. I enjoyed the bicycle ride to the temple nearby, as it was a pretty neighborhood.
Unfortunately, that is pretty much all the good things I have to say about this place. The facilities, the entire place in general, was old and run-down. I was assigned a bed at the far end of the room where my cell service cut off. Not really the establishment's fault but something worth mentioning in my opinion as the wifi was often slow. A section of the wood of the opposite bunk bed was black and seemed to be rotting. The air smelled moldy. The bed was huge though, which was nice. The place did not seemed to be getting the love and care it needed. The bathroom facilities were tiny with two shower stalls and a toilet (plus another separate one some distance away). It wasn't dirty necessarily but it wasn't exactly clean either. I did not feel comfortable using it however. None of the staff I interacted with spoke English (my fault for not learning some basic Chinese at least). I was disappointed by the quality I was met with since this is apparently the flagship? It wasn't cheaper compared to other hostels either.
I felt bad but had to shorten my reservation and moved to a different place. But your standards might vary.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Flagship)
Hotel near Jing'an District, Shanghai 4.6% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:TRY 372
8.6/10
AAnonymous UserThe location is superb. Metro and shops are all extremely near. However the space is actually quite small and a bit hard to find. Asking around will help you find the hostel easily.
The room is quite small and best for travellers travelling light. I had some trouble with a large suitcase as there's not enough space to open it.
Staffs were super super friendly and accomodating. They were willing to help and assist.
Microflow (Shanghai Xintiandi Branch)
Hotel near Huaihai Road Area, Shanghai
Price per night from:TRY 404
8.6/10
SShuaiqiyoucanlandexintiaoThe microwave, water, and disposable cups were a nice touch. There's a bus stop right outside, which is very convenient.
The overall environment is clean and hygienic. The communal tables are generally clean, though the white one could be a bit dirtier.
There are several restrooms. The one near the mirror in the women's restroom can sometimes be a bit dirty, but the others are all very clean, as are the sinks. Just note that no disposable toiletries are provided, and the room itself is quite small, making it hard to fit luggage.
Mijia International Youth Hostel (Shanghai People's Square)
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 6% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:TRY 256
8.0/10
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 4.6% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:TRY 776
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 6% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:TRY 314
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 TRY 717) , Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel (Nanjing East Road And The Bund) (from TRY 756) and Oriental Paris Girls' Youth Hostel (Shanghai Railway Station Branch) (from TRY 974) are preferred.
What is the average rate for Hostels in Shanghai?
For Hostels in Shanghai, the average price on weekdays is TRY 1,043, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is TRY 1,046.
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Shanghai Hostels Information
| Total Properties | 76 |
|---|---|
| Number of Reviews | 117,201 |
| Highest Price | TRY 25,288 |
| Lowest Price | TRY 442 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | TRY 1,046 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | TRY 1,043 |
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