Best hotels in Shanghai

Would you like to spend the night in a popular hotel in Shanghai? This is for sure a popular location located in Nianbalian in the popular holiday destination China. At this destination you can easily book 3 stars hotels, personal B&B’s, modern chalets, resorts, parks and more. Very convenient for mid-weeks, city tours or business events. Need advice with making a reservation? We are happy to help you further! With the special consultancy tool you can make a booking for special Chinese hotel rooms. If desired, you are able to compare online hotel search engines, book attractive rooms and request last-minute hotel deals.

  • In and near Shanghai can you choose from a multitude of accommodations and private holiday homes.
  • Nice hotel: Crowne Plaza Shanghai Harbour City.
  • Profit from: clean sanitary facilities in the room, a soft bed and additional facilities such as internet.
  • Choose convenient hostels or a 3 star Chinese resort.
  • A nice place to stay to discover the wooded areas and architectural landmarks of Nianbalian.
  • The expected average rate of a centrally located hotel room in Shanghai with good breakfast is circa €68,10 per accommodation per night.
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CityShanghai
RegionNianbalian
CountryChina (CN)
Address (navigation)3 Haigang Blvd, Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 201308
Zip code
Average rates per booking (night)€68,10
Regional hotelCrowne Plaza Shanghai Harbour City, An Ihg Hotel
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai (UTC +8)


Book cheap hotel in Shanghai

Are you looking at a nice city trip or are you searching for a hotel stay for a corporate trip? Booking a cheap hotel room in Shanghai doesn’t have to be difficult. Start the day with a good breakfast, a private bathroom, bars and restaurants in the immediate vicinity and a perfect bed. And with that comes: a comfortable space and you get clean towels every day. The standard rates for hotel bookings can vary quite a bit. We give you tips for obtaining a hotel stay with a cheap price. For this you use our own developed roadmap.

Budget hotels in Shanghai including breakfast

  1. Select check-in date and check-out date

    Choose from the various travel destinations. Think about rentals in the city center of Shanghai or a specific address. Then click on the check-in date (start of the stay) and the day of your check-out. Not unimportant: vacation days not included in a school holiday or weekend are considerable less expensive

  2. Choose the number of guests

    Choose the number of adults and the number of children. Also provide age details of travelers up to the age of 18. For families with children there sometimes are offers with extra large family rooms. Sometimes children (babies) are allowed to join for free. Occasionally you can divide all persons over different rooms.

  3. Choose price per night

    Choose your budget per night. E.g. up to €70,00 by booking. An ordinary good hotel stay in Shanghai costs +/- €68,10 (without tourist tax and booking costs). For a 3+ star room you pay about €102,20. Doesn’t the website offer hotel suggestions? Then expand your search area. The hotel locator then gives a list of great hotels that you can reserve for your travel dates, the number of fellow travelers and the maximum price per night.

  4. Using handy filters

    The booking site will now report hotel offers that match your search wishes. Too many results? Then use the extra filters. Perfect filters are accommodation type, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 stars, review rating, the options for payment, neighborhood, distance to the center, parking facilities, free breakfast and pet policies. You can make it even more specific with filters like: restaurant, wellness center / spa, playground, airconditioning, wifi / wireless internet, swimming pool as well as television (TV), presence of elevator, room view, bike rental, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair access.

  5. Complete and pay for your hotel booking

    View the available accommodation and then proceed to the rooms available (incl. prices). Select one of the rooms, breakfast preferences and consider an offer that includes free cancellation. Search the conditions for booking and fill in the requested information. Then you indicate the arrival time. There is also a field for special requests. You can ask for a specific floor. You can usually pay with credit card (Visa, MasterCard & American Express) and bank wire transfer, Paypal, Factoring or pay later.

Make use of the most popular & cheapest hotel deals in Shanghai

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Selection aid: book hotel rooms in Shanghai for a great experience

Holiday destination Shanghai is a wonderful place in China that you know from the capital Beijing. Present population: 1.425.887.000 residents. People here mainly speak Mandarin Chinese. Practical details: the country code for phone calls is +86, the mains voltage is 220 V (50 Hz, plug type A / C / I). Payments go with the Chinese yuan (CNY). Here you can reserve nice casino hotels, hostels and other places to stay. In our selection guide we offer important info about all types of lodgings.

Read about popular Chinese hotel stays

Sleeping places come in many shapes and sizes. An overnight stay can be booked for every occasion. How do you choose from these sleeping accommodations? Below we offer a summary of frequently chosen popular hotels in Shanghai for couples and groups of friends.

  • Luxurious hotel: start your carefree holiday in a 3 star or 4 star accommodation for a weekend break.
  • Boutique hotel: you stay in special suites and can count on personal service.
  • Apartements (aparthotels): a room with separate kitchen, bathroom and bedroom in a flat. Also known as condo rentals.
  • Hostel (youth hostel): meet other travelers and benefit from a cheap stay.
  • Wellness hotel (Spa): a lovely place including swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, massages and beauty.
  • Family hotel: in a child-friendly hotel room, everything is available for babies and toddlers.
  • Business hotel: pay for a business stay close attention to aspects like meeting rooms, WiFi (wireless internet), free parking, pay on account, breakfast & lunch, centrally located.
  • Holiday resorts: a holiday home can be booked for 2 people of a larger groups.
  • Bungalow (cottage): an exclusive chalet in the middle of nature.
  • Campsite (glamping): the options for camping, for example, are a caravan, lodge tent, motorhome, folding trailer, mobile home.
  • B&B’s (guesthouse): easily discover the area near your bed & breakfast.

View hotel room amenities

Arranging a available hotel online is not complicated. You can search very specifically for things like facilities, prices, reviews, location, number of stars, activities / entertainment. In the explanation that follows we discuss some luxury options that are interesting.

  • Room with sauna: make your weekend away extra relaxing with a steam bath.
  • With jacuzzi (whirlpool): spend the evening in a romantic hotel room with bubble bath.
  • Hotel with swimming pool in Shanghai: a heated indoor pool and possibly a separate children’s pool (with slides).
  • Balcony & terrace: attractive rooms with a view over the surroundings.
  • Pet-Friendly hotels: take your pet on an unforgettable holiday.
  • With fitness: start your day in the gym that is accessible for free.
  • Wheelchair accessible: for travelers with reduced mobility, barrier-free and with lift.
  • Free parking: park your car in the private parking lot or at the side of the road.
  • Free cancellation: that way you can book flexibly, cancel your trip and/or choose another hotel.
  • Other activities popular with the Chinese: tennis, casino, bike rental, golf, squash, horse riding.

View hotel rooms in the most beautiful locations

In addition the travel location is very important. Do you want an accommodation in the city center of Shanghai? Located near museums? Or maybe a room in a unique spot on the water? Below you will find a summary with tips for the the most wanted locations.

  • Hotels in nature: a lovely nature house hidden in the greenery (rural area).
  • Waterfront (lakefront): walking, swimming, sailing or supping on the river or a lake.
  • Hotel by the sea (the coast): start the day with a walk along the beach.
  • Forest (lodge & cabine): stay near or in the middle of a beautiful green woods.
  • Hotels in city center: cozy streets, eateries and shops.
  • Holiday rentals near the airport: fast connection and transfers via public transport.
  • Guest houses near train station: good connection with PT.

Fine apartment hotel in Shanghai for this weekend?

Start searching apartments and hotels and book the most beautiful room (chamber)

View large and small rooms

Are you going to travel independently, for a business meeting or also with friends? Do you prefer a single or double room? When you start booking an accommodation, you specify the number of people. The website then shows options that are large enough for the specific number of guests (like Vienna Pudong New Area Dishui Lake University Town).

  • Single room (1 person): opt for a business hotel room if you want to start the day rested.
  • Double room (2 persons): enjoy a pleasant overnight stay in a junior suite with your family.
  • 3 person room: room with 1 single bed and a double bed.
  • Quadruple room (4 persons): ideal room to share with 4 people, with 4 separate beds.
  • Familyroom: a special room for the whole family with a cot.
  • Backpackers dormitory (hostel): sleeping with other travelers on a bunk bed.

What do different board basis include?

In a hotel you actually have everything at hand. There are many facilities that you can choose. Many hotel chains work with very different board types and service levels. Need help? We’ll sort it out.

  • Lodging & breakfast: in the morning a delicious breakfast is served.
  • Half board: means that the overnight stay, breakfast and dinner are included.
  • Full board: booking for three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • All-inclusive: breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and snacks are included.
  • Roomservice: service of food and drinks by a waiter.
  • Restaurant (buffet): enjoy a 3-course dinner with an extensive menu.
  • Bar & Lobby: a relaxing place for a final drink in the hotel bar (e.g. for Vienna International Hotel Shanghai Pudong New District Dishui Lake Univeristy City).

Book charming bed & breakfasts in Shanghai

A bed and breakfast is a special accommodation where many guests spend a weekend or week. In practice you share this location with other guests. The distinctive character of a B-and-B is the personal approach, a tasty breakfast and the beautiful location. In practice, the price for a night is lower than a regular hotel. Also check hotel offers in Sanya.

  • Sleep and get your morning breakfast in a typical B&B accommodation.
  • Get tips for fun local excursions and eateries.
  • A special and unique place to sleep in Shanghai (and surroundings). E.g. stay at Home Inn Selected Shanghai Harbour City.

The best holiday periods in 2024

Staying in a hotel we do especially for a short trip. Hotels are popular for, for example, a weekend trip or a spring or summer vacation. In the nearby region there is a lot to do for young people, couples and elderly people. In the next block you will see the most wanted travel periods in 2024.

  • Weekend trip (getaway): choose a stay near the hotspots while on a city trip.
  • Midweek: usually the cheapest nights (Monday to Friday).
  • Summer vacation: a hotel room with air conditioning offers you a cool night’s sleep.
  • Autumn break: homestays are central places to stay for low prices.
  • Christmas holidays: conviviality and togetherness during New Year’s Eve.
  • Spring break: book a favorable flight and hotel with a package holiday package.
  • Winter holiday: a perfect time for an affordable guest house stay.
  • Public holidays for the Chinese: hotels are fully booked during New Year’s Day, Ascension Day, Easter, Pentecost, Independence Day, National holiday.

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The most favorable hotel Shanghai offers April 2024

Booking weekend trips can be quite pricey. Our experts know many ways that help you save on your overnight stay in Shanghai. Nothing is as volatile as hotel prices. A regular room is offered at higher or lower prices at 2 different sites. It is important to compare hotel deals properly. After this you can find advice you can try. See also available budget rooms in Sanming & Southport .

10 saving tips for cheap hotel rates in April 2024

  1. Last-minute deals: be flexible to get the best online travel deals.
  2. Early Bird Discounts: if you’re not going to travel in a few months, you can book extra beneficial.
  3. Holiday comparison websites: compare rates on Expedia, Skyscanner, Booking.com, Agoda, Priceline, Hotwire and for example Hotels.com, FareCompare, Tripadvisor, Hotelscombined, Momondo, Travelocity for attractive prices.
  4. Book directly with the hotel: major well-known hotel chains such as Scandit Hotels, Ibis, Premier Inn, Mercure, Best Western, Radisson Blu and Novotel, Accor, Choice Hotels, Marriott, Wyndham, Jin Jiang can occasionally offer competitive deals through their own booking portal.
  5. Discount Codes: check working Chinese hotel promotions through last-minute discount sites such as Lastminute.com, Groupon, Trip.com, Retailmenot.com, Secret Escapes, Hoteltonight.com.
  6. Package deals: make a request for a hotel with flight (including shuttle service) to save even more on your holiday and get certainty regarding costs.
  7. Avoid the city center: the cheapest places to stay can be found just outside the busy center.
  8. Vacation rentals: discover cheap private holiday homes in Shanghai (April 2024) via e.g. Novasol, Belvilla, Airbnb, Holidu, Interhome, VRBO & OneFineStay, HomeToGo, atraveo, aabode.com, Tripping, 9flats.
  9. Hostels & Inns: a simple room in an easily accessible place (very popular for backpackers).
  10. Special offers for families and seniors: a generous discount for families with children and pensioners.

Handy last-minute booking sites for your overnight stay

Are you looking for a great last-minute hotel booking in Shanghai for tonight (for an attractive price)? Nowadays there are many useful platforms with an excellent comparison module. In the following scheme you can check the most pleasant hotel booking sites. See also available motels in Camocim.

  1. Top 10 hotels Shanghai Booking.com: wide range of options for flights, car hire and excursions.
  2. Airbnb: a new way of searching for rental houses.
  3. Tripadvisor: overview with more than 1 billion travel reviews.
  4. Expedia: puts you in touch with hotel owners, airlines and excursions.
  5. Priceline: 24/7 customer service and flexible rebooking.
  6. Hotels.com: discover secret prices with more than 10% discount.
  7. Trivago: always the perfect hotel for the best price.
  8. Skyscanner: more than 1000 employees are at your service every day.
  9. Agoda.com: hotels, luxury resorts, affordable hostels and long term stays.
  10. Google Hotels / Travel: find the best rooms based on your search query (for example Eature Residences Lingang).

Today’s Shanghai weather forecast (April 2024)

China has a great Tropical and subtropical steppe climate. The country is particularly popular during the travel period April, May, September & October. This is a pleasant travel time for tours and day trips. The annual temperature is 7,2 degrees centigrade °C. During the summer it is a lot warmer with 21,8 degrees centigrade. During the winter months it is about -10,9°C degrees. The valid time zone is: Asia/Shanghai (UTC +8). In the block below we update the weather for today (Tuesday, April 23, 2024) and this week.

Weather report Tuesday, April 23, 2024


Vacation FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers

How much do I pay for a hotel room in Shanghai?

An ordinary hotel stay in Shanghai costs about €68,10 for 1 night. A weekend with 3 nights costs on average €204,30. For a decent 4 star hotel the costs are approximately €102,20 per day. A budget hotel is more affordable at €46,70 per room. A breakfast costs approximately €8,00 per traveler. The cost of a meal in a restaurant is on average €18,60 p.p. The total cost of a stay is composed on the basis of: the venue, the star rating, the level of board and other (room) facilities such as a bubble bath or bike rental.

Where are the best spots to stay in Shanghai?

Near this place you can sleep in many hotels. The local lodgements are often chosen for the good price-quality ratio. The green environment, the bathroom, the room service and the facilities are excellently reviewed. Via hotel search engines like Airbnb or of course Trip.com, you can sort all found rooms by review ratings. This is how you get a list with good hotels in Shanghai for families.

Is my dog allowed?

At most apartments in Shanghai, pets are unfortunately not allowed. You can now easily search for pet-friendly hotels (arround Nianbalian). Then you have to think about vacation accommodations in a wooded area where you can enjoy walking. There are usually a few rules: when making a reservation, you enter the details of your pet in addition to your own details. Inquire about the conditions. The dog is not allowed to come in dirty and keep him quiet (barking not allowed).

What are the rules regarding check-in and check-out?

At a lot of rentals you can check in from 04:00 p.m. on the day of arrival. Take into account a latest check-out time before 12:00 in the morning. The current check-in and check-out rules can change per booking. It is wise to ask this at the reception. You can request an early check-in or late check-out for an extra fee.

Are the rental properties centrally located?

This Chinese neighbourhood can be reached easily by car or bus (public transport). Some people prefer the plane. A major airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). You can fly here with Air China. Book your tickets online. Thanks to the shuttle service, you can travel quickly from the airport to the hotel. Questions? View www.gov.cn for practical information about e.g. safety, traffic and transport (customs).

Source:
Hotel list Shanghai (directory): Unique place to stay in
Shanghai, Nianbalian, China.
Google Maps / GPS: 3 Haigang Blvd, Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 201308.
Latitude: 30.8927. Longitude: 121.933.