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Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Coffee and Gym, hotel in Shanghai

Conveniently set in Shanghai, Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Coffee and Gym provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a garden.

It was super modern and clean and in a great location.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
220 reviews
Price from
£47.84
per night
Dayin International Youth Hostel - Shanghai Railway Station & Jing'an Branch, hotel in Shanghai

Dayin International Youth Hostel - Shanghai Railway Station & Jing'an Branch features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Shanghai.

I recommend this hostel, I was received a voucher for free drink with my friends from Mr.Ning Hao who is staff here.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
57 reviews
Price from
£52.32
per night
Dayin International Youth Hostel - Shanghai East Nanjing Road & People's Square & The Bund Branch, hotel in Shanghai

Dayin International Youth Hostel - Shanghai East Nanjing Road & People's Square & The Bund Branch has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Shanghai.

Very good location, excelent proce quality relation
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
939 reviews
Price from
£100.16
per night
WeFlow Youth Hostel - Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City, hotel in Shanghai

Situated in Shanghai and with Shanghai Railway Station reachable within 1.8 km, WeFlow Youth Hostel - Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking...

people welcoming me at the door
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
18 reviews
Price from
£26.47
per night
Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel, hotel in Shanghai

Featuring a shared lounge, Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel is located in Shanghai in the Shanghai Area region, 1.5 km from Jing'an Temple and 2.2 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd.

Very good room with bathroom
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
326 reviews
Price from
£27.89
per night
WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi), hotel in Shanghai

Attractively located in the centre of Shanghai, WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi) features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

A good accommodation to visit Shanghai, 24 hour reception and many foreigners here
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
105 reviews
Price from
£27.86
per night
Dayin International Youth Hostel - Shanghai Oriental Pearl Lujiazui Branch, hotel in Shanghai

Conveniently located in Lujiazui area, Dayin International Youth Hostel - Shanghai Orientel Pearl Lujiazui Branch features a creatively designed sun terrace, where a lot of events can be hold.

Th staff was super friendly and they helped me out a lot. Be sure to speak to Keira Matt and Kevin, not only they will give you a hand, but they’ll be your friends. Great service at every hour of the day, and loads of smiling
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
393 reviews
Price from
£57.61
per night
Ma Cherie Homestay, hotel in Shanghai

Set in Shanghai, less than 1 km from Yu Garden, Ma Cherie Homestay features accommodation with a shared lounge and private parking.

Views and the owner, she was really nice and kind
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
76 reviews
Price from
£40.12
per night
Pu Chun Hostel, hotel in Shanghai

Situated in Shanghai, 1.9 km from Yu Garden, Pu Chun Hostel features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

I stayed 2 nights with a friend and the premises are super clean as well as the air-conditioned room. We have been upgraded. Employees despite not speaking English have always been there with their phones for translation. Thank you very much to the Manager who speaks English and a little French! Very kind, very smiling, pleasant and does everything to make you feel good. Thank you team! I highly recommend
Scored 5.7
5.7
Rated okay
Above average
25 reviews
Price from
£7.50
per night
WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Hongkou), hotel in Shanghai

Set in Shanghai, within 4 km of Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum and 5 km of Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., WEFLOW Hostel features free WiFi. People's Square is 5 km from the property.

The distance from the center make this hostel absolutely stunning. 4 metro stops and you arrive in Nanjing road. With the bus, 40 minutes and you are in the bund river view. The hostel is clean, bathroom have hair dryer and shampoo, and you have a locker in your "room" (that is not a room, because it's a bed cabin)
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
26 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Coffee and Gym
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 220 reviews

    Conveniently set in Shanghai, Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel East Nanjing Road & The Bund - Free Coffee and Gym provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a garden.

    Great location, new and clean. Really recommended!

  • Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 326 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Shanghai Meego Qingwen Hotel is located in Shanghai in the Shanghai Area region, 1.5 km from Jing'an Temple and 2.2 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd.

    Clean room, great wifi, friendly and helpful staff

  • Forest Hostel Shanghai Jing'an
    Scored 4.5
    4.5
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 2 reviews

    Forest Hostel Shanghai Jing'an features air-conditioned rooms with TV in the Jing'an district of Shanghai.

  • WeFlow Hostel (Shanghai Hongkou)
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 26 reviews

    Set in Shanghai, within 4 km of Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum and 5 km of Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., WEFLOW Hostel features free WiFi. People's Square is 5 km from the property.

    Sehr nettes Personal, was auch englisch kann. Preis-Leistung ist perfekt!

  • Shanghai Blue Mountain Bund Youth Hostel

    Shanghai Blue Mountain Bund Youth Hostel is attractively located in the centre of Shanghai, and features a bar and free WiFi.

  • Jarvis Gaming Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 3.0
    3.0
    Rated poor
    Poor
     · 1 review

    Situated in Shanghai and with Yu Garden reachable within 1.7 km, Jarvis Gaming Hotel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

  • Pu Chun Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 25 reviews

    Situated in Shanghai, 1.9 km from Yu Garden, Pu Chun Hostel features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    スタッフの対応が素晴らしかった。 飛行機が欠便になった際に、中国語がわからない私を快くサポートしてくれた。本当にありがとう。 また、上海観光の足場としても便利で男の一人旅には向いている。

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