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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

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

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,760 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,519 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,270 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,731 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Shanghai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Shanghai and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,731 reviews

Conveniently set in Shanghai, Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant.

From US$147.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 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$116.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,519 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$213.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,536 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$180.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 834 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$205.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,760 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$182.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 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$107.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 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$148.23 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 345 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$195.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 27 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$140.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

上海柠檬汁民宿 Shanghai lemon juic B&B -Shanghai Lemon Deluxe Room外滩南京东路步行街 provides accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Shanghai, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and a...

From US$196.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Downtown, 3B2B, near Pedestrian St, the Bund, Pearl Tower features accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Shanghai, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with an oven, a microwave and a fridge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

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$405.02 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$417.68 per night
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Situated in the centre of Shanghai, 1.1 km from Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd.

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

Shanghai Fish Inn People Square features free WiFi and views of city in Shanghai.

From US$63.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Offering free WiFi and city views, Book and Bed - Yuyuan Garden is an accommodation situated right in the centre of Shanghai, just less than 1 km from Yu Garden and 1.7 km from Pedestrian Street of...

From US$303.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

In the Huangpu district of Shanghai, close to Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., 柃居 B&B - People's Square Branch features free WiFi and a washing machine.

From US$140.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 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$442.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Set within 700 metres of Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd. And 1.2 km of People's Square, 唯庭酒店上海人民广场地铁站长征医院店 offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Shanghai.

From US$71.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, EHUB - Walk to Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and People's Square, Boutique 3Bedroom Fully Equipped Family APT, very close to Subway is set in...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Right in the heart of Shanghai, situated within a short distance of People's Square and Pedestrian Street of East Nanjing Rd., Shanghai Hills&Well-time MCM Family loft Near Line2 and line13 West...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Well located in the centre of Shanghai, Rezen Estelle Hotel - East Nanjing Rd, City Center provides buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$145.60 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$78.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 921 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 210 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$180.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,536 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$182.68
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,760 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