Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

Shanghai

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A cityscape with a prominent AUORA building, a pedestrian pathway, and a park with red flowers.
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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

฿413
per adult
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
Award-winning Shanghai Acrobatics Show in Shanghai

Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour

฿4,435
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

฿2,595
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

฿75
per traveller
Shanghai: Roaming China Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

฿361
per adult
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

฿310
per adult
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket
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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 ฿5,725 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
฿5,725
฿6,675 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet is world class."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿3,401 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,401
฿3,911 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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)
"Andy,.Hunter and Danny were great at concierge. Staff all friendly."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿5,583 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿5,583
฿6,509 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Incredible location, very friendly staff, and lots to do inside and around the hotel area."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

5 out of 5
555 Middle Xizang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿4,927 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿4,927
฿5,745 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Overall, we had a pleasant stay at the Shanghai Marriott Marquis. The location is excellent and makes it a great base for exploring the city. Our room was a good size and offered the level of comfort you'd expect from a Marriott property. That said, there were a few areas that could be improved. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

4.5 out of 5
159 South He Nan Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿3,420 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿3,420
฿3,988 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"It was a good location if you want to be close to Yu garden and near the river! The staff were friendly and overall the hotel is clean."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road
Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿2,975 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿2,975
฿3,421 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The room is clean and space is great. Location is wonderful. The only thing we concern is the elevator did not use key security. That means any outsider can enter the elevator and come into your hallway."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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 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 Zhabei Park.

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 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, 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.

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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