Shanghai Hostels
For a social and budget-friendly stay, book a bed at a hostel in Shanghai. It's ideal for solo travelers and groups alike, with common areas perfect for swapping stories or planning the next day's adventure. For the best experience, choose a hostel with free walking tours, a guest kitchen, and secure lockers.
Trip.com Featured Hostels in Shanghai
1. Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund）
• Your stay includes Dry cleaning, Fax/copying service, and Carbon monoxide alarm.
• Guest Rated: 9.5/10 (8616 Reviews)
• Just a 0.26 km walk from Madame Tussauds Shanghai.
• Price range: AU$22-AU$682.
2. Hi Cozy International Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund & 24h English Services
• Your stay includes Carbon monoxide alarm, Cafe, and Bar.
• A 9.4/10 rating based on 1076 reviews.
• Just a 0.43 km walk from Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street.
• Price range: AU$19-AU$129.
3. DENGBA HOSTEL
• Your stay includes Currency exchange, Luggage storage, and Wi-Fi in public areas.
• A 8.6/10 rating based on 3579 reviews.
• Only 0.3 km away - easily reach Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street.
• Price range: AU$15-AU$34.
All prices shown are for May 16-May 22, as listed on Trip.com.
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Hotel near People's Square Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Laundry room, Luggage storage, Bar
Outstanding
8622 reviews
9.5/10
1 night
From AU$19
99+
Hotel near People's Square Area,Shanghai
Budget-friendly hostel near Shanghai Railway Station
Cozy shared spaces with a friendly social atmosphere
3569 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From AU$11
82
Hotel near People's Square Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Laundry room, Luggage storage, Shared kitchen
7058 reviews
8.4/10
1 night
From AU$10
99+
Hotel near People's Square Area,Shanghai
Social vibe hostel steps from The Bund
Modern shared spaces with 24h English service
Outstanding
1070 reviews
9.4/10
1 night
From AU$17
99+
Hotel near Yu Garden Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Laundry room, Luggage storage
Very Good
1755 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From AU$12
99+
Hotel near Jing'an District/West Nanjing Road,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Laundry room, Luggage storage
1545 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From AU$13
99+
Hotel near Train Station Area,Shanghai
Social vibe hostel near Yu Garden
Traditional architecture with modern common areas
Outstanding
3505 reviews
9.5/10
1 night
From AU$15
69
Outstanding
1384 reviews
9.4/10
1 night
From AU$12
80
Hotel near Changshou Road Commercial Area,Shanghai
Social vibe hostel in the heart of the Jing'an District
Modern common areas with a stylish rooftop terrace
Outstanding
769 reviews
9.4/10
1 night
From AU$21
77
Hotel near The Bund Area,Shanghai
Featured facilities: Laundry room
1112 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
From AU$15
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9.6/10
Excellent
GGuest UserI stumbled upon this place by chance and was pleasantly surprised! The room was clean and hygienic, the environment was great, and it wasn't noisy at night. The public areas had complete facilities. It's a shame I didn't find it when I first arrived in Shanghai. The environment is really good, and the bedding is clean, though you do have to put on the sheets and duvet covers yourself. In the shared rooms, each person gets a locker that requires a key card to open, which feels very secure.
Dayin International Youth Hostel -Tianzifang & Xintiandi
Hotel near Dapuqiao Area, Shanghai
Price per night from:AU$14
9.2/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThe environment here is really nice, and the staff service is also quite good. The hygiene is acceptable; among all the hostels I've stayed in, this one is considered clean. It's excellent. I'll definitely choose them again if I come to Shanghai in the future.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Caoyang Road Subway Station Global Harbor Branch)
Hotel near Changfeng Park Area, Shanghai
Price per night from:AU$13
9.1/10
Good
GGuest UserThe location of Dengba Hostel is simply tailor-made for lazy travelers! Right outside the door is the subway, no need to wait for buses or taxis, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want. These past few days in Shanghai, I woke up naturally every morning, then slowly took the subway to explore, and came back when I was tired at night, with absolutely no hassle. This kind of travel is truly relaxing! Front desk staff Xiao Wang provided excellent service.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Lujiazui New World Plaza)
Hotel near Lujiazui Area, Shanghai 4.5% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$18
8.9/10
GGuest UserThis was my first time staying in a hostel, and the overall value for money was exceptional. The environment was clean, the service attentive, and the atmosphere friendly. It was both economical and comfortable, with no cramped feeling at all. The location is superb, making it easy to get anywhere. Xintiandi, with its many delicious food options and fun activities, is right next door. Next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely stay here again. I especially want to commend the front desk service, which was on point and incredibly thoughtful, making me feel right at home. The hostel's vibe is truly excellent, I genuinely recommend it.
Microflow (Shanghai Xintiandi Branch)
Hotel near Huaihai Road Area/Xintiandi Area, Shanghai
Price per night from:AU$14
8.8/10
GGuest UserThe room was very clean, and the bunk beds in the dorm room had spacious and practical shelves with combination locks for storage. Most of the guests were considerate; it was generally quiet and peaceful at night. The restrooms and showers were separated by gender, and the disposable toilet seat covers provided a sense of security. The front desk staff was very kind, and they offered free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out (though you have to put your belongings in the storage room yourself, which made me a little worried about others potentially rummaging through them).
There were also a cockatiel and a lovebird in a pet cage in the abandoned (?) cafe on the first floor. I wonder who's taking care of the little parrots 🥹
The only minor drawback was the cleanliness of the washbasin area. It clearly hadn't been cleaned regularly, with limescale, mold, and a lot of hair around the edges. Some guests also washed their dishes in the sink, leaving food residue, which was a bit unhygienic.
Weiliu Youth Hostel (Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City Branch)
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 6.7% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$13
8.7/10
JJohnnyfromLAAka “Dengba Inn” on southern edge of Jing’An district, 15min walk from Former French Concession area. Good hostel overall, medium size (holds ~100ppl but feels cozier), seems all Chinese nationals (I saw 1 other foreigner the entire time). Cheap price for FFC, 1/3rd the price of hostel dormbeds directly in FFC area. Surrounding area is not that busy with many restaurant options. If you’re calling car and not actually walking to FFC everyday, I’d just stay further and call taxi to reach FFC.
Good size rooms, comfy sturdy beds…light, plug, many hooks & hangers, AC. My 4-bed dorm had lots of storage, also workdesk in room. Some 6-8 bed dorms have private bathrooms. Largest 10-12 bed dorms don’t have workdesk and storage in room. Shared bathrooms not the cleanest but doable, nice that some have sink and toilet together. Lowcost laundry machines, free detergent, but machines didn’t work while I was there.
Vibe not social at all. Just dozen people coworking/eating in quiet common areas, no music played. However very peaceful with plenty of seating and lounge space to work without distractions.
Dengba Inn (Shanghai Flagship)
Hotel near Jing'an District/West Nanjing Road, Shanghai 5.4% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$13
8.5/10
GGuest UserThe location is great, with everything you need nearby. You can even go for a run along Suzhou Creek in the evenings.
Facilities: The lobby has hot water, a microwave, a vending machine, and a bookshelf with many books. People usually eat and work on their laptops here. They even made Tangyuan for everyone on Lantern Festival.
Hygiene: The restrooms and hallways smell fresh and clean every morning.
Mijia International Youth Hostel (Shanghai People's Square)
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 6.7% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$9
7.9/10
MM52199****The hostel is conveniently located near Exit 10 of Hanzhong Road Metro Station, close to the Shanghai Talent Market. The front desk staff were very welcoming and helpful. The dormitory beds have curtains for privacy, a mirror, and charging sockets. The shared bathrooms were clean. Overall, I had a great stay.
YeSuXiaoXing Youth Hostel
Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 6.7% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$10
7.8/10
BBlackeyedsamuraiBooked this hotel last minute, cause my favorite hotel is closing down business this month and i wanted something nearer cause I’m well versed with the surrounding areas, 1: the first red flag is the reception, mail and deliveries are all piled up and falling off shelves, it’s so dirty and humid, it looks like a hoarder’s poach, they’re no waiting chairs, so you’ll stand while they process the guests that came before you until it’s your turn !! The receptionists are very nice and helpful .
2; no room housekeeping ( you’ll have to ask for someone to come take the rubbish and give you towels or change your bedding.
3: THE FILTH!!! The filth is on level 1000/100 the grime made it hard for me to shower with my eyes open, I’m not sure if the place has a manager and if they care about the the wellbeing of the clients , because from what i saw, the cleaners don’t even bother, the floor had food stains from i think when they just opened, the sink🤮 the bathroom ( that one corner gave me the hibbigibeis) the toilet seat was broken
, everything in the bathroom was broken and dirty , then my charger fell in the space which is between the bathroom glass and the bed, got down to retrieve it and i decided it was best to just a get a new charger instead.
The place if cleaned and cared for would be an amazing hotel apartment, it has great amenities , a washing machine a fridge and a drying rack if you upgrade to a bigger room, a kitchenette that would be great if you are interested in cooking and staying longer and it’ has an Aldi downstairs, a gym and lots of other great places surrounding it . I really hope the owners would read this and take it into consideration and carry out serious supervision or else their property will lose value, The hygiene of the hotel does not only ensure the health and wellness of the visitors who sleep in those walls but also keeps the property value up. Dirt And filth only brings it down and puts the health of others at risk . I really hope they change standards.
qingzhu·Duoke Lai Apartment (Wuning Road Subway Station Branch)
Hotel near Jing'an District/West Nanjing Road, Shanghai 5.4% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$26
7.3/10
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Shanghai Xianghe Hotel
Hotel near Qiantan, Shanghai 1.5% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:AU$30
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the best Hostels in Shanghai?
Whether you are traveling to Shanghai for business or tourism, Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund） (from AU$22) , Hi Cozy International Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund & 24h English Services (from AU$19) and DENGBA HOSTEL (from AU$15) are good options.
How much for staying Hostels in Shanghai?
For Hostels in Shanghai, the average price is AU$35 on weekdays, and AU$35 on weekends (Friday–Saturday).
Which Hostels in Shanghai offer a gym?
Among Hostels in Shanghai, Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund） (from AU$22) has great fitness facilities.
Which Hostels in Shanghai provide parking spaces?
Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund） (from AU$22) has parking spaces.
Which Hostels in Shanghai have bars?
Shanghai Hostels Information
| Total properties | 82 |
|---|---|
| Number of reviews | 120,783 |
| Highest price | AU$1,360 |
| Lowest price | AU$16 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | AU$35 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | AU$35 |
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