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Our top choices for Shanghai 3-star hotels

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a patterned floor.

1. Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
Pudong
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (792 reviews)
"So convenient to both terminals 1 and 2. Would definitely stay here again"
Canada
Jerry
The price is ฿3,900
฿4,547 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
Bathroom

2. Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (326 reviews)
"Clean room Helpfull staff Nice breakfast Great location"
Norway
Mirjeta
The price is ฿3,981
฿4,641 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

3. Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
Pudong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (747 reviews)
"Clean room and close to the airport. Great stay"
United States
Jonathan
The price is ฿1,712
฿1,997 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
An outdoor dining area with wooden pergolas, green chairs, and tables.

4. SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund

SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund
3.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay, no complaints!"
Canada
Matthew
The price is ฿3,489
฿4,013 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

5. Shanghai JOYFUL YARD Hotel

Shanghai JOYFUL YARD Hotel
3.5 star property
Pudong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (730 reviews)
"Great hotel close to airport shuttle bus was free and on time makes a big difference when you had a flight to get to."
Ireland
Marie
The price is ฿1,301
฿1,518 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Shanghai JOYFUL YARD Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

6. 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, (147 reviews)
"Great staff a d clean room excelent location"
United States
vanessa
The price is ฿2,622
฿3,058 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the cityscape.

7. Caption by Hyatt Zhongshan Park Shanghai

Caption by Hyatt Zhongshan Park Shanghai
3.5 star property
Puxi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (141 reviews)
"Clean, very convenient location and comfortable bed."
United States
Michael
The price is ฿2,832
฿3,303 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Caption by Hyatt Zhongshan Park Shanghai
A multi-story building with a curved facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

8. Magnificent International Hotel

Magnificent International Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
7.0 out of 10, Good, (534 reviews)
"Above and beyond in all aspects."
United States
SETH
The price is ฿1,471
฿1,715 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Magnificent International Hotel
A modern staircase with integrated lighting and greenery, leading to a well-lit interior space.

9. Hyatt Place Shanghai Tianshan Plaza

Hyatt Place Shanghai Tianshan Plaza
3.5 star property
Puxi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (355 reviews)
"Very helpful staff"
Canada
Ying
The price is ฿3,035
฿3,539 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hyatt Place Shanghai Tianshan Plaza
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with bar stools.

10. 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, (140 reviews)
"Excellent location and room service"
Australia
Farqad F
The price is ฿2,725
฿3,177 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large pillars, and a well-lit facade.

11. SHANGHAI-DECO Hotel

SHANGHAI-DECO Hotel
3.5 star property
Pudong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (993 reviews)
"The Staff were very helpful with excellent communication. Had a very nice meal in the restaurant and the shuttle bus was very well run."
United Kingdom
Anthony
The price is ฿1,300
฿1,516 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
SHANGHAI-DECO Hotel
Interior

12. Jinglai Hotel · Light Luxury - Shanghai Bund Joy City Branch

Jinglai Hotel · Light Luxury - Shanghai Bund Joy City Branch
3.0 star property
Jing'an
5.2 out of 10, (15 reviews)
"The property was clean and well located near Malls and areas to get food. The staff was helpful. Was about 45 minutes from cruise port and Airport port. Very nic walkable location. The only complaint is the room smelled very strong of cigarette smoke which was very bad for us."
United States
jennifer
The price is ฿1,443
฿1,682 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Jinglai Hotel · Light Luxury - Shanghai Bund Joy City Branch
The exterior of the Urside Hotel with a modern brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating a bistro by Urside.

13. Urside Boutique Hotel The Bund Shanghai

Urside Boutique Hotel The Bund Shanghai
3.5 star property
Huangpu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (112 reviews)
"Staff were very welcoming. Location was convenient for my itinerary and hotel also has its own restaurant service so that was very convenient as well. Room was cleaned regularly."
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ฿1,756
฿2,048 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Urside Boutique Hotel The Bund Shanghai
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

14. Grand Mercure Shanghai Century Park

Grand Mercure Shanghai Century Park
3.5 star property
Pudong
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50 reviews)
"Clean room, Great staffs,"
United States
Steve
The price is ฿2,581
฿3,010 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Grand Mercure Shanghai Century Park
A modern lounge area with a curved sofa, round tables, and a large window offering a city view.

15. JL Boutique Hotel shanghai Tian An 1000Trees. Jing'an Temple changshou Road Store

JL Boutique Hotel shanghai Tian An 1000Trees. Jing'an Temple changshou Road Store
3.0 star property
Jing'an
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (151 reviews)
"Helpful staff to foreign travelers. Location wise it’s a short walk to the train station and there’s a good selection of restaurants right outside for quick snack."
United States
Michael
The price is ฿1,686
฿1,966 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
JL Boutique Hotel shanghai Tian An 1000Trees. Jing'an Temple changshou Road Store
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a seating area with an orange chair and a vase of dried flowers.

16. Shanghai Ketangjian Apartment Hotel

Shanghai Ketangjian Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Jing'an
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (45 reviews)
"Staff are very helpful the laundry is a plus"
Canada
Reyzel
The price is ฿1,593
฿1,857 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Shanghai Ketangjian Apartment Hotel
A modern bedroom with a glass shower enclosure, a large bed with a headboard, and a painting above the bed.

17. Fish Inn East Nanjing Road

Fish Inn East Nanjing Road
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (624 reviews)
"Great location near the Bun."
United States
George
The price is ฿2,264
฿2,604 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Fish Inn East Nanjing Road
A hotel with a curved facade, illuminated signage, and a clear sky.

18. Shanghai Joyful Star Hotel

Shanghai Joyful Star Hotel
3.5 star property
Pudong
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (449 reviews)
"Very helpful and kind staff with free shuttle bus to airport provided"
Canada
Xinyi
The price is ฿1,118
฿1,304 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Shanghai Joyful Star Hotel
A public fountain with two statues in the center, surrounded by a stone plaza. In the background, there are multi-story buildings with commercial establishments.

19. Jinglai Hotel Jing'an District Store

Jinglai Hotel Jing'an District Store
3.0 star property
Jing'an
7.8 out of 10, Good, (68 reviews)
"Good location. Unbeatable unit price for the loft room per night. Nice staff service."
Canada
GUANG
The price is ฿1,095
฿1,276 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Jinglai Hotel Jing'an District Store
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a chandelier.

20. Jin Jiang Tian Cheng Hotel

Jin Jiang Tian Cheng Hotel
3.5 star property
Huangpu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (82 reviews)
"Close to subway. Many restaurants in walking distance. Clean room. The room start from 19 th floor, nice city view from the room."
United States
yoshinori
The price is ฿1,804
฿2,103 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Jin Jiang Tian Cheng Hotel
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Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

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700 Jiujiang Road/719 Nanjing Road Shanghai Shanghai
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฿4,514
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10 Nov - 11 Nov
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Shanghai?
Jin Jiang Pacific Hotel Shanghai, around 0.16 kilometres west of downtown Shanghai, is a guest favourite. A cafe and a terrace are among its many conveniences. Sports Club Hotel - Shanghai is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travellers. It features complimentary breakfast and a nearby metro station, and is about 0.32 kilometres southeast of the city centre.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Shanghai?
The key difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Shanghai will be the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. 3-star hotels are usually lower priced and come with the services and amenities required for your comfort, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can expect a little bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket furnishings, premium toiletries and extra touches like on-site spas.