Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai

A bustling outdoor café with blue and red umbrellas, surrounded by historic buildings and trees.
A cityscape with a prominent AUORA building, a pedestrian pathway, and a park with red flowers.
A red bicycle with a wooden cart attached, parked on a street.
A busy urban street with tall buildings, billboards, and traffic lights.
A tree-lined pathway with people walking.

Stay near popular Downtown Shanghai attractions

A large, historic building with a clock tower and a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a busy square with pedestrians.

The Bund

9.2/10 (2,555 reviews)
Despite years of war and revolution, the soul and skyline of one of the world’s great waterfront boulevards has risen to even greater heights.
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Things to do

Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

￥2,008
per adult
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More

Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More

￥1,596
per adult
Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More
Award-winning Shanghai Acrobatics Show in Shanghai

Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour

￥21,547
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

￥12,609
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

￥1,756
per adult
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Shanghai Auto Museum Ticket --Old Classic Car Exhibition

Shanghai Auto Museum Ticket --Old Classic Car Exhibition

￥5,242
per adult
Shanghai Auto Museum Ticket --Old Classic Car Exhibition
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Downtown Shanghai Hotel Deals

Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ￥24,121 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
￥24,121
￥28,125 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and The ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Hotel is fine, room had a wonderful view, location was very convenient as well. The hotel rooms are old. Which might look like the marble in the bathroom is kind of moldy, worn off. Rooms are small too, not a convenient layout. Other than that the stay was great. Staff is exceptional."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
The price is ￥20,703 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
￥20,703
￥24,140 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location. Everyone was so helpful, especially Summer. Great person."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ￥34,171 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
￥34,171
￥39,844 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (855 reviews)
"Fantastic."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2026

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ￥16,435 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥16,435
￥18,901 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Regent Shanghai Pudong

Regent Shanghai Pudong

5 out of 5
210 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ￥30,222 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
￥30,222
￥35,239 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (598 reviews)
"A truly amazing hotel! The pool had such an amazing view of the skyline and pearl tower. The location of the hotel is so convenient for public transport and it was so easy to get a Didi as well. The room was spotless and the staff were so helpful, I would recommend staying here!"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Regent Shanghai Pudong
Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ￥12,208 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
￥12,208
￥14,040 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Central Hotel Shanghai
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Where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

Find the best Downtown Shanghai areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Shanghai
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A city skyline with illuminated buildings and a large spherical structure reflecting in the water.

Pudong

Shanghai Disneyland© and The Bund are top sights in Pudong, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Huinan Station or Safari Park Station to see more sights in the area.

A large circular plaza with a fountain, surrounded by modern buildings and a prominent circular structure in the center.

Huangpu

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like Nanjing Road Shopping District and The Bund, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

A multi-tiered pagoda with ornate railings and traditional architecture.

Jing'an

Spend some time visiting places like Jade Buddha Temple while getting to know Jing'an, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station to see more of the area.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a calm pond, and well-maintained greenery.

Lujiazui

Travelers choose Lujiazui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Tower.

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Xuhui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Xuhui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Stadium is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station to see more of the area.

Downtown Shanghai

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