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Dayin Youth Hostel - Old Town & People's Square& Rail Hub -Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service

Jing'an, Shanghai

Dayin Youth Hostel - Old Town & People's Square& Rail Hub -Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a...

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Anni Amanda
From
Finland
This hostel was clean, location was perfect and staff were very friendly. It was great that I was given slippers that were very useful in the bathroom. I enjoyed my time here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews
Price from
US$108.76
1 night, 2 adults

Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Gym

Huangpu, Shanghai

Conveniently set in Shanghai, Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Gym provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a garden.

H
Honglan
From
China
it's very warm place .and the staff is very kind.I am very like here.The hostel is very new and clean,and the location is very conveniente.if i come to Shanghai again ,i'll choose it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 911 reviews
Price from
US$49.85
1 night, 2 adults

Dayin Youth Hostel - East Nanjing Road & People's Square & The Bund -Large Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service

Huangpu, Shanghai

Dayin Youth Hostel - East Nanjing Road & People's Square & The Bund -Large Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service has a fitness centre, shared...

K
Karlo
From
Croatia
Great place in heart of Shanghai, very clean and comfortable for short stay. The location is very convenient for sightseeing, hostel have an elevator which is a plus, nice bar and social area. The beds are comfortable, the room was small but still acceptable. The place is very clean and staff speak English, not the best but still enough to make the conversation. Also there is a gym, very small but enough for some quick workout. Huge shout to Le for great espresso every morning, Thank you Le 🙏
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,521 reviews
Price from
US$130.08
1 night, 2 adults

WeFlow Youth Hostel - Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City

Jing'an, Shanghai

Situated in Shanghai and with Shanghai Railway Station reachable within 1.8 km, WeFlow Youth Hostel - Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking...

N
Nastassia
From
Belarus
Everything was really cool, glad that I chose the place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
Price from
US$30.70
1 night, 2 adults

WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi)

Huangpu, Shanghai

Attractively located in Shanghai, WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi) features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

S
Silvia Carolina
From
South Korea
Is clean, you can feel comfortable and the staff is very kind!☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
Price from
US$31.72
1 night, 2 adults

Meego Yes Hotel

Jing'an, Shanghai

Located in Shanghai and with Shanghai Railway Station reachable within 1.3 km, Meego Yes Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

K
Kooi Geok
From
Malaysia
Clean room. Very helpful staff. Will recommend to friends and relatives.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews
Price from
US$23.58
1 night, 2 adults

Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel

Jing'an, Shanghai

Featuring a shared lounge, Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel is located in Shanghai in the Shanghai Area region, 1.5 km from Jing'an Temple and 2.2 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd.

l
lanclume
From
France
Clean and good location, but the staff is welcoming and can speak English
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 634 reviews
Price from
US$35.08
1 night, 2 adults

Ma Cherie Homestay

Huangpu, Shanghai

Ideally set in the centre of Shanghai, Ma Cherie Homestay offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

O
Ondrej
From
Czech Republic
Very familiar people, manager helps me with VPN, I was invited to traditional chinese dinner, awesome place - you have free watching tower, no need to go Pearl Tower :-D
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
US$47.50
1 night, 2 adults

Hidden Garden Youth Hostel -Oriental Pearl &Lujiazui -Garden Social Area -Bar -Café -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service

Pudong, Shanghai

Conveniently located in Lujiazui area, Hidden Garden Youth Hostel -Oriental Pearl &Lujiazui -Garden Social Area -Bar -Café -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service Shanghai...

M
Marumo
From
Botswana
Very good ,Qiuqiu and Liu helped me a lot . Nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
Price from
US$65.04
1 night, 2 adults

际庭青年旅舍-马当路地铁站店

Huangpu, Shanghai

Located in Shanghai, 3.2 km from People's Square, 际庭青年旅舍-马当路地铁站店 provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

k
kaktucenok
From
Ukraine
The location of the hostel is close to the metro and the city center, an accessible environment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$26.53
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 634 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,521 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 719 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 911 reviews

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Shanghai Blue Mountain Bund Youth Hostel is attractively located in the centre of Shanghai, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

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Avg. price/night: US$143.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews
This youth hostel has performed very well in terms of environment, service and geographical location, which makes me deeply feel the unique charm and warm atmosphere of the youth hostel. I highly recommend this youth hostel to friends who are about to embark on the journey. I believe that you will have a pleasant and unforgettable journey like me. It's very close to the railway station. It's really convenient! The front desk service is very good! Hee hee, I recommend everyone to live here~
Guest review by
Yifei
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$180.23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,521 reviews
Best hostel in Shanghai
Guest review by
Brucculeri
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$77.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 911 reviews
It was the best hostel I've stayed in so far. It was very clean and the staff was always very helpful. The common area was an open space connected to the terrace and appeared very bright and inviting. I was lucky with my roommate, we got along very well and it made the stay really satisfactory.
Guest review by
Van Anh
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
Simple youth hostel, good location, staff was friendly. The bed unit is fine, curtain, plug and a locker. I was in a room for 4.
Guest review by
Anthony
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$180.23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,521 reviews
Very well located in the heart of Shanghai with metro near by. Nice youth hostel, comfortable and clean. Everything needed (even a free laundry).
Guest review by
Tania
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$180.23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,521 reviews
I had an amazing stay at Dayin! The hostel was clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. But what really made my stay stand out was the incredible staff, particularly Roya, who went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and supported. Her kindness, knowledge, and enthusiasm made all the difference. The hostel's atmosphere was also great, with a cozy common area and an open bar that made it easy to meet new people. Highly recommended!
Guest review by
Jan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$107.78
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
This is the best hostel that I have ever experienced in China! With quite a low cost you can get a good living condition in the big city Shanghai. I arrived at night and the court impressed me a lot, it was beautiful and people were relaxed in the court, the room was warm and well-I had a good sleep. the staff there were so friendly and helpful too me. Will get back here when I go to Shanghai again next time.
Guest review by
Annie
Solo traveller