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This weekend
May 29 - May 31
Next weekend
Jun 5 - Jun 7

Our top choices for Downtown Shanghai cheap hotels

Signature Room | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund

River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"Great Location, stunning View of Pudong "
Germany
Michael
The price is ￥10,569
￥12,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund
Exterior

Jinglai Hotel · Bushe - Shanghai Bund Branch

Jinglai Hotel · Bushe - Shanghai Bund Branch
4.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (56 reviews)
"Excellent location, friendly staff and the room was clean and comfortable."
Canada
Ken
The price is ￥15,687
￥18,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Jinglai Hotel · Bushe - Shanghai Bund Branch
Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Extra Floor Space) | Premium bedding, down comforters, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (157 reviews)
"The rooms are very clean, staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent !!!"
United States
Rodolfo
The price is ￥16,712
￥19,486 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG
Family Type Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, free minibar

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, (83 reviews)
"The staff was very nice and helpful. I enjoyed being right on the main shopping street to wander around and explore. "
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥9,887
￥11,529 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)
Lobby

Crystal Hotel Shanghai The Bund Yu Garden

Crystal Hotel Shanghai The Bund Yu Garden
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)
"Although nothing special on the outside, the hotel was extremely clean and beautiful inside. Our room was super high tech with buttons that did everything, bathroom and shower were incredible, toiletries smelled amazing. Most importantly, we enjoyed the buffet breakfast!! It was varied and abundant and very tasty. Will certainly come back"
Canada
Marina
The price is ￥16,870
￥19,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Crystal Hotel Shanghai The Bund Yu Garden
Lobby

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
4.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Hot showers , swimming pool was great "
United Kingdom
denise
The price is ￥18,312
￥21,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Superior Queen Room | View from room

Jinglai Hotel Shanghai Bund Branch

Jinglai Hotel Shanghai Bund Branch
2.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (114 reviews)
"Good basic hotel. Convenient location. "
United States
Lewis
The price is ￥8,167
￥9,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Jinglai Hotel Shanghai Bund Branch
Exterior

Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai

Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Fantastic property to stay in Shanghai, close to a good number of attractions, the bund, shops, etc!"
Canada
Dr. Francisco
The price is ￥15,446
￥18,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Kind of old style hotel; however, great location"
Mexico
Hugo
The price is ￥13,823
￥15,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Central Hotel Shanghai
Exterior

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,552 reviews)
"Friendly staffs, good location, good breakfast and room is very clean!"
United States
AHMED
The price is ￥10,549
￥12,300 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai
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Price trends for hotels in Downtown Shanghai

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Next month
June
April
￥21,049
Month
Price
January
￥28,202
February
￥27,524
March
￥28,835
April
￥31,979
May
￥22,545
June
￥21,049
July
￥21,550
August
￥21,123
September
￥22,699
October
￥25,452
November
￥28,073
December
￥27,151
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

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

10/10 Excellent
"A very conveniently located hotel. Connected to malls and the subway"
Sony 7-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

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, 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 Shanghai Hills&Dengba Inn-New Land Plaza and Iforest Youth Hotel - Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Huanghe Road Store.
How many inexpensive hotels will I find in Downtown Shanghai?
Expedia has 5 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 Shanghai Disneyland©, 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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