Huaihai Road Commercial Area Travel Guide

Shanghai

If you're in Shanghai then you must take a look at the French Concession with it's many creative one-off shops. #shopping #China
If you're in Shanghai then you must take a look at the French Concession with it's many creative one-off shops. #shopping #China
A residential area of Shanghai once designated for the French, the French Concession is now very popular with tourists and expats, and appreciated for its cafes, bars and tree-lined avenues, and tudor houses.
The Cathay Theatre is one of the few historic 1930’s Art Deco style cinemas that is still open in Shanghai. It opened on January 1, 1932, with 1,080 seats, all on one main floor, and with an American movie, the drama “A Free Soul” starring Norma Shearer.
Travel back in time at this quaint water canal town.

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Top hotels in Huaihai Road Commercial Area

Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai

Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai

5 out of 5
58 Mao Ming Nan Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿3,277 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
฿3,277
฿3,821 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Great staff and service! Fantastic location. Great breakfast too.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai
Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li

5 out of 5
480 West Jianguo Road, Xuhui District Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿20,981 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿20,981
฿24,464 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions The Bund and Xintiandi Style Shopping ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Lack of a pool was the only negative. Asking to provide at least 50 characters in the second negative.

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2019

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li
Jin Jiang Hotel Shanghai

Jin Jiang Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
No. 59 Mao Ming Road ( S ) Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿2,910 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
฿2,910
฿3,393 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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 in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Workspace is excellent!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Jin Jiang Hotel Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿4,499 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿4,499
฿5,246 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and People's Square are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent service

Reviewed on 12 Feb 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 ฿4,262 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿4,262
฿4,969 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Clean and specious rooms , excellent location

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is ฿3,128 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,128
฿3,597 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Staff friendly, good location

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
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Other neighbourhoods around Huaihai Road Commercial Area

Yuyuan Bazaar

Puxi

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Puxi. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Zhongshan Park, and jump on the metro at Jiangsu Road Station or Library Station to see more of the city.

Puxi
Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

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

Huangpu
When they built Xujiahui Park they kept this 28 meter chimney at the south entrance when they tore down the Ta Chung Hua Rubber Factory.  They later added an 11 meter stainless steel cap to the top.

Xujiahui

The beautiful gardens and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Xujiahui. Check out Xujiahui Shopping District or Metro City while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Xujiahui Station to get around town.

Xujiahui
Yuyuan Bazaar

Changning

4/5(11 area reviews)

Get to know Changning and its many features like its cafes and parks. You might want to explore sights like Zhongshan Park and Longemont Shopping Center, and you can jump on the metro at Jiangsu Road Station or Zhongshan Park Station to get around the city.

Changning
Xintiandi showing a bar, street scenes and café scenes

Downtown Shanghai

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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

Downtown Shanghai
St. Ignatius Cathedral, also called Xujiahui Cathedral, a Neo-Gothic cathedral, located in Xujiahui district, Shanghai, The church is overlooking a nice ornamental garden.

Xuhui

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Xuhui


Huaihai Road Commercial Area Travel Guide