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 8617 guest reviews.
• Convenient to Madame Tussauds Shanghai, only 0.26km.
• Price range: SEK 151-SEK 3,531.
2. Hi Cozy International Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund & 24h English Services
• Travellers appreciate its Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Café, and Bar.
• Rated 9.4/10 from 1057 reviews.
• Convenient to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, only 0.43km.
• Price range: SEK 124-SEK 760.
3. DENGBA HOSTEL
• Travellers appreciate its Currency Exchange, Luggage Storage, and Wi-Fi in Public Areas.
• Rated 8.6/10 from 3543 reviews.
• Only 0.3km to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street.
• Price range: SEK 124-SEK 195.
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Hotel near People's Square,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Bar
Outstanding
8618 reviews
9.5/10
1 night
From SEK 123
99+
Hotel near People's Square,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Outstanding
1065 reviews
9.4/10
1 night
From SEK 97
82
Hotel near People's Square,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
7082 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
From SEK 68
99+
3560 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From SEK 101
99+
Hotel near Train Station Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Bar
Outstanding
3504 reviews
9.5/10
1 night
From SEK 100
72
Hotel near The North Bund Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage
Excellent
2463 reviews
9.7/10
1 night
From SEK 104
93
Hotel near Train Station Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry
1929 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From SEK 72
99+
Hotel near Jing'an District,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage
941 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From SEK 80
99+
Hotel near Yu Garden Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage
Very Good
1743 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From SEK 81
77
Hotel near The Bund Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry
1113 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
From SEK 80
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9.6/10
Excellent
GGuest UserI stumbled upon this place by chance and was pleasantly surprised! The room was clean and hygienic, the environment was great, and it wasn't noisy at night. The public areas had complete facilities. It's a shame I didn't find it when I first arrived in Shanghai. The environment is really good, and the bedding is clean, though you do have to put on the sheets and duvet covers yourself. In the shared rooms, each person gets a locker that requires a key card to open, which feels very secure.
Dayin International Youth Hostel -Tianzifang & Xintiandi
Hotel near Dapuqiao Area, Shanghai
Price per night from:SEK 95
9.2/10
Very Good
GGuest UserWhat 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:SEK 97
9.1/10
Good
GGuest UserThe location of Dengba Hostel is simply tailor-made for lazy travelers! Right outside the door is the subway, no need to wait for buses or taxis, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want. These past few days in Shanghai, I woke up naturally every morning, then slowly took the subway to explore, and came back when I was tired at night, with absolutely no hassle. This kind of travel is truly relaxing! Front desk staff Xiao Wang provided excellent service.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Lujiazui New World Plaza)
Hotel near Lujiazui Area, Shanghai 4.4% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SEK 115
8.9/10
112345678910tianAnother plus is how incredibly quiet it is. In the common areas, you basically only hear people walking around or using the restrooms (conversations usually happen in the public areas, and I never heard anyone playing music loudly on their phone). The soundproofing in the rooms is excellent; once you close the door in a single room, you can't hear anything from outside (occasionally, you might hear a neighboring door close, but I think that's normal).
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Textile Market Zhenxin New Village Subway Station Branch)
Hotel near Changfeng Park Area, Shanghai
Price per night from:SEK 69
8.8/10
GGuest UserMy experience at this hostel truly exceeded my expectations. The entire place was clean and tidy; both the common areas and the beds were meticulously maintained, with no strange odors or clutter. The bunk beds were comfortable with clean, soft bedding, and the soundproofing was decent, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep. The front desk staff were friendly and patient, promptly addressing any issues, and both check-in and check-out were smooth. The communal bathrooms were cleaned frequently, hot water was consistent, and toiletries were well-stocked – the attention to detail was impressive. The location is convenient, making it easy to get around and go shopping. It offers fantastic value for money. I'll definitely prioritize staying here again next time I'm in the area, I truly recommend it to everyone!
Microflow (Shanghai Xintiandi Branch)
Hotel near Huaihai Road Area, Shanghai
Price per night from:SEK 106
8.7/10
GGuest UserThe room was very clean, and the bunk beds in the dorm room had spacious and practical shelves with combination locks for storage. Most of the guests were considerate; it was generally quiet and peaceful at night. The restrooms and showers were separated by gender, and the disposable toilet seat covers provided a sense of security. The front desk staff was very kind, and they offered free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out (though you have to put your belongings in the storage room yourself, which made me a little worried about others potentially rummaging through them).
There were also a cockatiel and a lovebird in a pet cage in the abandoned (?) cafe on the first floor. I wonder who's taking care of the little parrots 🥹
The only minor drawback was the cleanliness of the washbasin area. It clearly hadn't been cleaned regularly, with limescale, mold, and a lot of hair around the edges. Some guests also washed their dishes in the sink, leaving food residue, which was a bit unhygienic.
Weiliu Youth Hostel (Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City Branch)
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 6.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SEK 88
8.7/10
JJohnnyfromLAAka “Dengba Inn” on southern edge of Jing’An district, 15min walk from Former French Concession area. Good hostel overall, medium size (holds ~100ppl but feels cozier), seems all Chinese nationals (I saw 1 other foreigner the entire time). Cheap price for FFC, 1/3rd the price of hostel dormbeds directly in FFC area. Surrounding area is not that busy with many restaurant options. If you’re calling car and not actually walking to FFC everyday, I’d just stay further and call taxi to reach FFC.
Good size rooms, comfy sturdy beds…light, plug, many hooks & hangers, AC. My 4-bed dorm had lots of storage, also workdesk in room. Some 6-8 bed dorms have private bathrooms. Largest 10-12 bed dorms don’t have workdesk and storage in room. Shared bathrooms not the cleanest but doable, nice that some have sink and toilet together. Lowcost laundry machines, free detergent, but machines didn’t work while I was there.
Vibe not social at all. Just dozen people coworking/eating in quiet common areas, no music played. However very peaceful with plenty of seating and lounge space to work without distractions.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Flagship)
Hotel near Jing'an District, Shanghai 5.2% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SEK 84
7.9/10
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 6.9% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SEK 68
7.8/10
BBlackeyedsamuraiBooked this hotel last minute, cause my favorite hotel is closing down business this month and i wanted something nearer cause I’m well versed with the surrounding areas, 1: the first red flag is the reception, mail and deliveries are all piled up and falling off shelves, it’s so dirty and humid, it looks like a hoarder’s poach, they’re no waiting chairs, so you’ll stand while they process the guests that came before you until it’s your turn !! The receptionists are very nice and helpful .
2; no room housekeeping ( you’ll have to ask for someone to come take the rubbish and give you towels or change your bedding.
3: THE FILTH!!! The filth is on level 1000/100 the grime made it hard for me to shower with my eyes open, I’m not sure if the place has a manager and if they care about the the wellbeing of the clients , because from what i saw, the cleaners don’t even bother, the floor had food stains from i think when they just opened, the sink🤮 the bathroom ( that one corner gave me the hibbigibeis) the toilet seat was broken
, everything in the bathroom was broken and dirty , then my charger fell in the space which is between the bathroom glass and the bed, got down to retrieve it and i decided it was best to just a get a new charger instead.
The place if cleaned and cared for would be an amazing hotel apartment, it has great amenities , a washing machine a fridge and a drying rack if you upgrade to a bigger room, a kitchenette that would be great if you are interested in cooking and staying longer and it’ has an Aldi downstairs, a gym and lots of other great places surrounding it . I really hope the owners would read this and take it into consideration and carry out serious supervision or else their property will lose value, The hygiene of the hotel does not only ensure the health and wellness of the visitors who sleep in those walls but also keeps the property value up. Dirt And filth only brings it down and puts the health of others at risk . I really hope they change standards.
qingzhu·Duoke Lai Apartment (Wuning Road Subway Station Branch)
Hotel near Jing'an District, Shanghai 5.2% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SEK 175
7.3/10
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Shanghai Xianghe Hotel
Hotel near Qiantan, Shanghai 1.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SEK 196
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 SEK 151) , Hi Cozy International Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund & 24h English Services (from SEK 124) and DENGBA HOSTEL (from SEK 124) are preferred.
What is the average rate for Hostels in Shanghai?
For Hostels in Shanghai, the average price on weekdays is SEK 228, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is SEK 228.
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Shanghai Hostels Information
| Total properties | 81 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 120,203 |
| Highest price | SEK 6,546 |
| Lowest price | SEK 111 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | SEK 228 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | SEK 228 |
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