Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

Shanghai

A bustling outdoor café with blue and red umbrellas, surrounded by historic buildings and trees.
A cityscape with a prominent AUORA building, a pedestrian pathway, and a park with red flowers.
A red bicycle with a wooden cart attached, parked on a street.
A busy urban street with tall buildings, billboards, and traffic lights.
A tree-lined pathway with people walking.

Stay near popular Downtown Shanghai attractions

A large, historic building with a clock tower and a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a busy square with pedestrians.

The Bund

9.2/10 (2,555 reviews)
Despite years of war and revolution, the soul and skyline of one of the world’s great waterfront boulevards has risen to even greater heights.
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Things to do

Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

฿416
per adult
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
Award-winning Shanghai Acrobatics Show in Shanghai

Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour

฿4,467
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

฿2,614
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Shanghai: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Shanghai: Roaming China Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿76
per traveller
Shanghai: Roaming China Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

฿364
per adult
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

฿313
per adult
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿5,018 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,018
฿5,851 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and People's ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Emplacement de choix"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
The price is ฿4,181 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,181
฿4,876 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location. Everyone was so helpful, especially Summer. Great person."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿6,690 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿6,690
฿7,801 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿3,419 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,419
฿3,932 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was good, nice hotel, well located and useful amenities."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Regent Shanghai Pudong

Regent Shanghai Pudong

5 out of 5
210 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿6,395 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿6,395
฿7,457 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (597 reviews)
"A truly amazing hotel! The pool had such an amazing view of the skyline and pearl tower. The location of the hotel is so convenient for public transport and it was so easy to get a Didi as well. The room was spotless and the staff were so helpful, I would recommend staying here!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Regent Shanghai Pudong
Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿2,991 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,991
฿3,440 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location, room pretty big."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Central Hotel Shanghai
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Where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

Find the best Downtown Shanghai areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline with illuminated buildings and a large spherical structure reflecting in the water.

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.

A large circular plaza with a fountain, surrounded by modern buildings and a prominent circular structure in the center.

Huangpu

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

A multi-tiered pagoda with ornate railings and traditional architecture.

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 Jade Buddha Temple.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a calm pond, and well-maintained greenery.

Lujiazui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

An aerial view of a historic red brick church with a tall steeple, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.

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 Library Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei.

Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide