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Property	Property class	Guest rating
J Hotel, Shanghai Tower	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 82 reviews	View
The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 65 reviews	View
Regent Shanghai On The Bund	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Shanghai Elong Hotel by the Nanjing Road	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 90 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

Find the best Downtown Shanghai areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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Jing'an

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Daning Lingshi Park.

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Huangpu

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

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Lujiazui

Climb the innovative towers in this financial district for unobstructed views of Shanghai’s mesmerizing cityscape and stroll along the riverside.

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St. Ignatius Cathedral. North Caoxi Road, Xujiahui Shanghai

Xuhui

Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Stadium.

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Top Downtown Shanghai Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

6/10 Okay

"The lights in the room should be controlled separately."

Central Hotel Shanghai

10/10 Excellent

"We had comfortable stay in a clean room with all the necessary amenities. City view was nice and the location was great where we could walk to many places with inexpensive didi ride back after hours of sightseeing! Wifi wasn’t great but then it really isn’t at any hotels we stayed in China. We definitely won’t mind staying here again when we come back to Shanghai!! "

Blossom House Shanghai On The Bund

8/10 Good

"Room was very nice and the free first round of the minibar was a pleasant surprise. You couldn't fault the location for access to the Bund and the metro and the Yuyuan ancient street. Breakfast buffet was excellent - pastries not great (but that is true all over China). The main issue was that the 2 lifts are inadequate for the size of the hotel and they are slow. It's a shame but the queues for the lift at the end of breakfast and at check-in/check-out times are enough to drop this from a 5 to 4 star review."

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"First of all, hotel staff were superb from reception to cleaning service. Lots of places to eat some hidden in department stores. We checked out at least two social media raved about restaurants which were nearby (walkable) and they lived up to their hype! We also made use of the metro which is also nearby. In summary, would stay at this hotel again."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Shanghai?

Downtown Shanghai is an historic neighbourhood known for its picturesque gardens and sightseeing. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Shanghai? Consider a visit to The Bund while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Shanghai?

Based on our traveller data, Conrad Shanghai is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Shanghai. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Nanjing Road Shopping District, and it offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai and Grand Central Hotel Shanghai.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Shanghai?

If you're searching for places to stay in Shanghai, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 267 Downtown Shanghai hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Shanghai, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Shanghai.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Shanghai?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Downtown Shanghai, take a look at Bund Sightseeing Tunnel, Shanghai International Cruise Ship Terminal and Jinling East Road Ferry Wharf. The Bund and Three on the Bund are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Shanghai include Gutzlaff Signal Tower, Shanghai Municipal Archives and Yifu Theater. When you're sightseeing in Shanghai, The Bund Art Museum and Huxinting Tea House are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Shanghai and the greater Shanghai area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at East Nanjing Road Station, Yuyuan Garden Station or Puxi Tram Stop.

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Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai

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Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Mövenpick By Accor Shanghai People'S Square

Jinglai Hotel · Bushe - Shanghai Bund Branch

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Where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

Pudong

Jing'an

Huangpu

Lujiazui

Xuhui

Top Downtown Shanghai Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

Frequently asked questions

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