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

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
The price is ฿5,580 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿5,580
฿6,506 total
31 Jul - 1 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"All services 👍👍👍"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿4,623 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,623
฿5,390 total
9 Aug - 10 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 The Bund ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We had an extended stay and we are so so So happy that we got to stay at Conrad, because it’s simply world class. From the amazing amenities, room service and location to extremely stellar staff, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to be at on an extended holiday due to the Typhoon. Special ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿3,705 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,705
฿4,261 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)
"The location of this hotel is perfect, right in the heart of Nanjing Rd pedestrian district, with nice restaurants and stores within a 5-minute walk. The bund is also just a short distance away. The hotel was in good maintenance condition and the staff were friendly and helpful. Generally this was ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Regent Shanghai Pudong

Regent Shanghai Pudong

5 out of 5
210 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿6,626 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿6,626
฿7,726 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (593 reviews)
"Large and comfortable room. Very convenient to the metro and airport."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Regent Shanghai Pudong
Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿5,367 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,367
฿6,257 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very unique rooms i must say the bailman amenities we're amazing."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿7,167 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿7,167
฿8,357 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (821 reviews)
"Amazing hotel"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
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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.

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 Zhabei Park.

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 People's Square, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

Lujiazui

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

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.



Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide