Shanghai

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Shanghai showing heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
Yuyuan Bazaar
Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai

Where to stay in Shanghai

Xintiandi featuring street scenes, a city and outdoor eating

Downtown Shanghai

4.5/5(65 area reviews)

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

Downtown Shanghai
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes skyline, a city and modern architecture

Pudong

4/5(642 area reviews)

Home to iconic skyscrapers like the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Tower, this district boasts the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone and Shanghai Disney Resort. Easily accessible via multiple metro lines, bridges, and tunnels.

Pudong
Jing An Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Jing'an

4.5/5(154 area reviews)

Ancient Jing'an Temple and bustling West Nanjing Road offer a mix of history and premier shopping, while Daning Lingshi Park provides a green oasis. Easily explore with nine metro lines available.

Jing'an
Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(575 area reviews)

Central Shanghai's bustling hub, Huangpu District boasts popular shopping areas like Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, and Xintiandi. Explore key attractions such as The Bund, Old City God Temple, and leafy streets lined with cafes, high-end retail, and historical houses.

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Hongqiao

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Hongqiao. Top attractions like Hongqiao Int'l Pearl City and Laowai Street 101 are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hechuan Road Station or Longbai Xincun Station to see more of the city.

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Xuhui

4.5/5(75 area reviews)

Discover a bustling financial center and shopping haven with malls like Grand Gateway Shanghai and Pacific Sogo. Explore St. Ignatius Cathedral, Xujiahui Observatory, and French-style districts, all easily accessible via seven metro lines.

Xuhui
Central Hotel Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai
4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is AED 321 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 321
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved it!! Prime location, luxurious room, friendly staff, and they spoke English, which was a plus. Got newspaper delivered to our door every morning. If you like Xiao Long Bao or crabs, be sure to try their restaurant on the 2nd floor."

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is AED 378 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
AED 378
AED 435 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place and nice staff. A block or so off Nanjing Road, walking distance of The Bund. We enjoyed our stay here"

Reviewed on 14 February 2025

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai
5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is AED 495 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 495
AED 577 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and People's Square are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I recently stayed at a hotel that was incredibly convenient and had just undergone a lovely renovation. The room layout was very nice, making it comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. However, I was disappointed with the staff's attitude. They were not friendly, and I found them to be unhelpful ..."

Reviewed on 24 February 2025

Conrad 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.
Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai
Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai
4 out of 5
No. 1, Lane 58, Tongchuan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (918 reviews)
"It is near to train station, there are restaurants and a supermarket nearby. Accommodation is ok, but the wardrobe is in very bad condition."

Reviewed on 23 December 2024

Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai
Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai
Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai
4 out of 5
55 Beijing Xi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,417 reviews)
"Staffs are very nice and location is perfect!"

Reviewed on 4 February 2025

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai
IFC Residence
IFC Residence
5 out of 5
8 Century Avenue Pudong, Shanghai, PVG
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (731 reviews)
"It’s right on the shopping mall, extremely convenient and 5 star service."

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

IFC Residence
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.

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Reviews of Shanghai

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love Shanghai, but the Virus changed everything!!! I have visited Shanghai at least 10 - 15 times before, but because of the virus - it was not the Shanghai that I was looking to visit and know, but it still was Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Get a refillable Metro Card at the Peoples Square station; there's a lot to see in Shanghai but you'll need to use the Metro. It's very clean, well run and most cars have signs and verbal announcements in English. And don't forget Suzhou and Qibao!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Shanghai is a vary safe city and vary modern also they have different cultural and You can have restaurant like Italian food everything you can find in Shanghai and even with a vary cheap price compare to other city like hongKong dubai

5/5 - Excellent

Jeff

Lots of shopping  biking ‍♀️ karaoke

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It will be packed during the holidays but there is a wide variety of food choices and shopping choices. Walking around the city is very safe and you can see a lot by just taking a stroll around town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A mystical place, people are courteous and well manner.

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