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A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with illuminated signage.

1. Nostalgia S Hotel(Shanghai Railway Station )

Nostalgia S Hotel(Shanghai Railway Station )
3.0 star property
Huangpu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"We had a great stay here. The location is close to everything and the staff was amazing."
United States
Shaun
The price is ￥9,834
￥11,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Nostalgia S Hotel(Shanghai Railway Station )
A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, multiple balconies with flower boxes, and a prominent entrance with a sign reading "Apartment".

2. OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square

OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Conveniently located, excellent hospitality."
Hong Kong SAR China
twinkle
The price is ￥32,478
￥37,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square
A modern dining area with a panoramic city view, featuring a table and chairs, and a large window.

3. Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great buffet breakfast, lots of varieties."
Canada
Diana
The price is ￥35,689
￥41,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with bar stools.

4. River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund

River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (148 reviews)
"The location is perfect, the staff speaks English, which is unusual for Shanghai."
United States
Sergei
The price is ￥10,572
￥12,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, outdoor seating area, and a well-lit facade.

5. The Sukhothai Shanghai

The Sukhothai Shanghai
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (399 reviews)
"intimate hotel in a very convenient location in SH"
American Samoa
BAR
The price is ￥42,363
￥49,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
The Sukhothai Shanghai
A modern building with a reflective pool, a unique tree sculpture, and a dining area visible through glass walls.

6. Alila Shanghai

Alila Shanghai
4.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"The hotel is elegant and perfectly located. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly"
Canada
Alan
The price is ￥58,722
￥68,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Alila Shanghai
A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a cityscape with prominent skyscrapers and a river.

7. Bulgari Hotel Shanghai

Bulgari Hotel Shanghai
5.0 star property
Huangpu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"Great experience of my stay"
Canada
jing
The price is ￥146,830
￥171,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Bulgari Hotel Shanghai
A modern hotel corridor with marble walls, a potted plant, and a display of items.

8. Shanghai Elong Hotel by the Nanjing Road

Shanghai Elong Hotel by the Nanjing Road
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (94 reviews)
"Great location and staff"
Canada
Mike
The price is ￥24,813
￥28,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Shanghai Elong Hotel by the Nanjing Road
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a piano, and a large chandelier.

9. JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square

JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (795 reviews)
"Excellent location with amazing views over the Shanghai skyline."
United Kingdom
Ross
The price is ￥31,450
￥36,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square
A spacious lobby with palm trees, a central staircase, and a modern ceiling design.

10. The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel - close to the walking street and very convenient to get DiDi or walk - the breakfast spread was incredible!!"
United States
Jason
The price is ￥28,419
￥33,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with white linens, a small side table, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.

11. Upper House Shanghai

Upper House Shanghai
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (67 reviews)
"Great location, great service and friendly staff."
United States
Chunwa
The price is ￥55,852
￥65,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Upper House Shanghai
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting fixtures, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

12. Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (418 reviews)
"Great location, clean big rooms, English speaking staff. It was everything I needed."
United States
Amy
The price is ￥23,588
￥27,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
The entrance of The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai with a black awning, red flowers, and a sign indicating the address.

13. TUI BLUE Yangtze Shanghai

TUI BLUE Yangtze Shanghai
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful, breakfast was great with a good choice of both Asian and European food, amazing location, quite but central. Will stay here again."
Australia
Natalia
The price is ￥23,413
￥26,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
TUI BLUE Yangtze Shanghai
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

14. 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, (158 reviews)
"Great staff a d clean room excelent location"
United States
vanessa
The price is ￥12,453
￥14,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)
A modern bar area with a high ceiling and a glass dome structure, featuring seating and a bar counter.

15. Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
Canada
Jemila
The price is ￥20,923
￥24,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
A modern reception area with a black counter, green walls, and a seating area with brown sofas.

16. Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)

Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)
2.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (127 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Shirley
The price is ￥10,262
￥11,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)
A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a seating area with a table.

17. Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
4.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (724 reviews)
"Great location. Good breakfast."
United States
Ting Ching
The price is ￥19,537
￥22,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
A high-rise hotel with a distinctive cylindrical top, multiple floors, and a central courtyard.

18. Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Decent old fashioned hotel."
Canada
George
The price is ￥14,466
￥16,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Central Hotel Shanghai
A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

19. 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, (1,663 reviews)
"Nice staff, excellent breakfast, convenient location."
Canada
Dzung
The price is ￥12,571
￥14,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai People's Square
A room with two chairs facing a large window with a city view, a small table with a vase, and a potted plant.

20. Book and Bed-People's Square

Book and Bed-People's Square
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Everything was really nice and the host was very kind and helpful !"
Mexico
Diego
The price is ￥9,110
￥10,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Book and Bed-People's Square
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Top Shanghai Hotel Reviews

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was superb including its extremely professional staff, excellent breakfasts."
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Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Frequently asked questions

What should a history buff expect from a stay in Shanghai?
The rich history of Shanghai is well known so make time to visit the prominent temples, especially if you love history. Be sure to check out the array of shops and fascinating museums while you're here. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.
What's the best hotel in Shanghai that's close to historical sites?
Based on our travel expertise, Broadway Mansions Hotel - On the Bund is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. The Bund is a short walk away. If you're interested in local history, another choice for your visit is Seventh Heaven Hotel.
How many historically relevant hotels are located in Shanghai?
In Shanghai, there are 2940 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 2 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.
What are the top historical places and other sights in Shanghai?
Shanghai is notable for its temples and landmarks like The Bund, Old Chinese City, and Shanghai Old Street. Known for its museums, cultural venues include Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai Museum, and Shanghai Natural History Museum. Other popular sights include Nanjing Road Shopping District and Shanghai Disneyland©.
What is a historic hotel like in Shanghai?
When you book a historic hotel, you'll spend a night or two in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Shanghai, giving a real sense of character.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
"Heritage hotel" is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it's cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.
Do historic hotels in Shanghai have modern facilities?
Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Shanghai, don't worry that you'll find yourself staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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