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Cheap hotels in Shanghai

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The best cheap hotels in Shanghai

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

Most booked cheap hotels in Shanghai and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 880 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,812 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,551 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,352 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,789 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 801 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

Stay connected in Shanghai and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

Well set in Shanghai, Opartment - People's Square 远东饭店 - 人民广场 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

From US$258.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Book and Bed-People's Square offers accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Shanghai, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a fridge.

From US$80.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews

Conveniently located in the centre of Shanghai, Crystal Orange Hotel - Shanghai The Bund Jinling East Road offers buffet breakfast and free WiFi.

From US$119.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

In the heart of Shanghai, set within a short distance of People's Square and Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., Urban Hub French premium Apart-ment Convenient Luxury 3 Bedroom Shanghai offers free...

From US$354.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Right in the centre of Shanghai, situated within a short distance of Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd.

From US$422.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Located in the centre of Shanghai, just 700 metres from People's Square and 1.5 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., Shanghai Yi Du B&B -Family - Friendly Suite Close to People's Square and...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,551 reviews

Conveniently located at Nanjing Road pedestrian street, the Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road is overlooking the Century Square, adjacent to the People Square and The Bund, known as the “International...

From US$152.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Ideally located in Shanghai, Ji Hotel - Shanghai Nanjing Road People's Square offers a buffet breakfast and free WiFi.

From US$85.71 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Shanghai and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set in Shanghai, 1.5 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. And 2.7 km from Jing'an Temple, Hills &XING 1771 Homestay near Line1&2&13 and Shanghai People's Square offers air conditioning.

From US$93.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews

Located in Shanghai, 1.1 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., Shanghai Fish Inn People Square provides a tour desk and free WiFi.

From US$70.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,578 reviews

Dayin Youth Hostel - East Nanjing Road & People's Square & The Bund -Large Social Area -Bar -Café -Gym -Free Laundry Luggage Storage -24H Front Desk -English Service has a fitness centre, shared...

From US$180.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews

Ideally set in the centre of Shanghai, Dayin - Nanjing Road & People's Square & The Bund offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service.

From US$206.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Book and Bed - Yuyuan Garden features accommodation within 1.2 km of the centre of Shanghai, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster.

From US$281.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Located in the centre of Shanghai, 1.1 km from People's Square and 1.3 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., 柃居 B&B - People's Square Branch offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

From US$160.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,812 reviews

SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund is ideally located next to the Yu Garden and The Bund in the bustling Huangpu District. Yu Garden Subway Station on line 10 is a 2-minute walk away.

From US$140.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Set in Shanghai, 800 metres from Yu Garden and 1.3 km from the centre, Pure Home-Near the Bund enjoys the beautiful scenery of the Bund 3-bedhome close to Yuyuan Garden Huaihai Road and Nanjing Road...

From US$494 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Shanghai and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 312 reviews

In a prime location in the Huangpu district of Shanghai, Atour Light Hotel Shanghai People's Square Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street-FreeMini Bar and Free Night Snacks is located 700 metres from...

From US$197.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Well located in the Huangpu district of Shanghai, Atour Hotel Shanghai People Square Beijing East Road is located 1 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., 1.8 km from People's Square and 2.5...

From US$82.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

In a prime location in Shanghai, 景莱酒店上海南京东路店 provides an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi.

From US$92.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 880 reviews

Ideally set in Shanghai, Atour Hotel Nanjing East Road, The Bund-Self-service free laundry-Free Night Snacks features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$150.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Well located in the Huangpu district of Shanghai, Shanghai Puyi Hotel - Yu yuan Garden Chenghuang Temple Xintiandi Laoximen Metro Station is situated 1.6 km from People's Square, 2.8 km from...

From US$52.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Retreat to Alila Shanghai near West Nanjing Road Experience bustling Jing’an before retreating to the idyllic tranquility of Alila Shanghai.

From US$335.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Attractively located in Shanghai, Atour Hotel Shanghai The Bund Yuyuan Subway Station features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant.

From US$103.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Shanghai and with Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. Reachable within 2.1 km, Jinglai Hotel Bushe - Shanghai Nanjing East Road Bund Branch provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms...

From US$134.97 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$78.11
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 973 reviews
Great staff, amazing location, very clean, FANTASTIC amenities and good coffe (trust me, I am Italian). The stay was great! The bed was super comfortable, a very good bathroom, a common area with balcony, water dispenser with ice, coffe machine, washing machine and dryer! It has everything!
Guest review by
Valentina
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
The room was very clean and comfortable. It had everything you can ask for. The location was truely goog, because the Metro was right in front of the door. The Maglev Train not even 5 min by foot. In the area there is a little coffee shop and a very cheap, but good breakfast spot, so breakfast in the Hotel for extra charge is not nescessary.
Guest review by
Maasuma
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$180.73
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,578 reviews
Good location, very clean, comfortable bed, lots of bathrooms, there are convenience stores and cheap local restaurants nearby.
Guest review by
Krongtum
Group
Avg. price/night: US$140.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,812 reviews
Lovely room, the bath tub with a city view was an added bonus- but the room was lovely even without that, extra large comfortable bed, very clean, stocked fridge everyday. Breakfast was excellent, with good choice for everyone. Bar prices were good too and the terrace over looking the city at night is a lovely place for an evening drink. Location is ideal- easy walk to the Bund, Yu Yuan garden and the old town shopping street. Staff were also lovely and friendly- would definitely recommend- ideal place to stay in Shanghai
Guest review by
Rachael
Young couple