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.
See properties

Things to do

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

Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

￥2,012
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

￥1,600
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

￥21,593
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

￥12,636
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

￥1,759
per adult
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

￥1,510
per adult
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket
See all activities in Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai Hotel Deals

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
The price is ￥27,968 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
￥27,968
￥32,610 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Great access to the most popular sights in Shanghai, and we stayed in the newer part of the hotel, and everything is great. The room is comfy and clean, very roomy."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ￥16,829 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
￥16,829
￥19,353 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Very good hotel. Just a bit dated but nostalgic of the old Shanghai feel."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ￥27,873 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
￥27,873
￥32,500 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing location. Friendly staff quick check-in. Offered me free upgrade."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

5 out of 5
555 Middle Xizang Road Shanghai Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥23,833 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
￥23,833
￥27,789 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Overall, we had a pleasant stay at the Shanghai Marriott Marquis. The location is excellent and makes it a great base for exploring the city. Our room was a good size and offered the level of comfort you'd expect from a Marriott property. That said, there were a few areas that could be improved. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ￥13,909 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
￥13,909
￥15,995 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"The room is clean and space is great. Location is wonderful. The only thing we concern is the elevator did not use key security. That means any outsider can enter the elevator and come into your hallway."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Central Hotel Shanghai
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

4.5 out of 5
159 South He Nan Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ￥17,450 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
￥17,450
￥20,347 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"View from 17th story lounge. Lounge staff."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road
See all 2,490 properties in Downtown Shanghai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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
Learn more about Downtown Shanghai
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 multi-tiered pagoda with ornate railings and traditional architecture.

Jing'an

Spend some time visiting places like Zhabei Park 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 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 People's Square, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

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 Huarun Times Square.

An aerial view of a historic red brick church with a tall steeple, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.

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

Explore a world of travel with Expedia