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A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

1. Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai People's Square

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai People's Square
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,606 reviews)
"Incredibly convenient location."
United Kingdom
DAVID
The price is ￥10,550
￥12,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai People's Square
A high-rise hotel room with a city skyline view, a balcony with a railing, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

2. The Eton Hotel

The Eton Hotel
4.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"the location is great, access subway inside of hotel"
Canada
Jing
The price is ￥7,137
￥8,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Eton Hotel
A modern cityscape with a prominent skyscraper featuring a large illuminated sign.

3. Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai

Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Good location, nice staff."
United States
Nir
The price is ￥14,061
￥16,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of a city skyline.

4. Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (279 reviews)
"Excellent location and very helpful and warm receptive staff. In addition the buffet breakfast offered an excellent selection"
United Kingdom
Zaid
The price is ￥15,498
￥18,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG
A bar area with a marble counter, shelves with bottles, and a chalkboard menu listing drinks.

5. Fish Inn East Nanjing Road

Fish Inn East Nanjing Road
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (610 reviews)
"Great location, good value and friendly staff, would recommend this hotel to anyone."
United Kingdom
Samuel
The price is ￥7,743
￥8,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Fish Inn East Nanjing Road
A multi-story building with a curved facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

6. Magnificent International Hotel

Magnificent International Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
6.8 out of 10, (523 reviews)
"The room was very large and spacious, really good bed size. Good number of outlets for charging devices and a laundry room available to use. The room was a bit outdated with wallpaper peeling off. There was loud construction work from 6am in the morning even on weekends."
United Kingdom
Imogen
The price is ￥5,110
￥5,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Magnificent International Hotel
A nighttime cityscape with a prominent tall building featuring a blue dome and a spire.

7. Jinglai Hotel · Bushe - Shanghai Bund Branch

Jinglai Hotel · Bushe - Shanghai Bund Branch
4.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (92 reviews)
"GREAT location and very convenient for sight seeing travellers. Very comfy beds and friendly and helpful staff members."
United Kingdom
amritpal
The price is ￥14,110
￥16,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Jinglai Hotel · Bushe - Shanghai Bund Branch
A multi-story building with a curved facade, large windows, and a ground-level entrance with a door and a small awning.

8. Jinglai Hotel Shanghai Bund Branch

Jinglai Hotel Shanghai Bund Branch
2.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (132 reviews)
"I like the convenient location, friendly staff, great value."
United States
Feifei
The price is ￥6,544
￥7,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Jinglai Hotel Shanghai Bund Branch
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with bar stools.

9. River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund

River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (110 reviews)
"Great house with a great location. We truly enjoyed our stay. Close to all the walking and shopping. House was very comfortable great host."
United States
Claudia
The price is ￥8,567
￥9,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

10. Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)

Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)
3.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (127 reviews)
"I really enjoyed the stay"
Canada
Yasotha
The price is ￥8,084
￥9,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)
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Price trends for hotels in Downtown Shanghai

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June
April
￥25,633
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Price
January
￥27,704
February
￥27,434
March
￥27,951
April
￥30,594
May
￥28,023
June
￥21,050
July
￥21,676
August
￥23,852
September
￥22,678
October
￥25,633
November
￥22,984
December
￥26,783
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Downtown Shanghai.

Top Downtown Shanghai Hotel Reviews

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic location, beautiful hotel."
DANIEL JOSEPH PETER 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Shanghai like for travelers on a budget?
Downtown Shanghai offers cheap accommodation options and a range of things to see and do, making it a great vacation choice for budget-conscious travelers. In addition to its well-known attractions like The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District, this destination is home to Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park and Yu Garden, which you can enjoy while spending very little.
What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Downtown Shanghai?
Based on reviews, Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World is a popular hotel for our travelers who want a more economical choice, and features free WiFi and 3 restaurants. Other options for your budget-friendly stay include Ma Cherie Hostel and Captain Hostel.
How many inexpensive hotels will I find in Downtown Shanghai?
Expedia has 6 hotels in Downtown Shanghai that are ideal if you are watching your pennies.
What is there to see and do in Downtown Shanghai?
Downtown Shanghai attracts visitors with its major shopping area and top museums, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like Shanghai Old Street, or enjoy the outdoors at Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park and Yu Garden.
How can I get to Downtown Shanghai and get around on a budget?
Checking out these ways to get around Downtown Shanghai can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is 10 mi (16.1 km) away from the center in Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). If that doesn't suit your budget, you can book a flight to Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG), located 19.6 mi (31.5 km) away. You can access metro transit at East Nanjing Road Station, Yuyuan Garden Station, and Puxi Tram Stop.

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