Hotels in Shanghai

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Hotels in Shanghai rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.

Gape Residence

15.06 km from city centre

฿1,653

Per night

Shanghai Baoshan Changjiang Road Atour Light Residence Hotel

13.30 km from city centre

฿1,480

Per night

Shanghai Pujiang Shendu Highway Atour Hotel

18.86 km from city centre

฿1,787

Per night

Gape Residence

15.06 km from city centre

฿1,653

Per night

Shanghai Baoshan Changjiang Road Atour Light Residence Hotel

13.30 km from city centre

฿1,480

Per night

Shanghai Pujiang Shendu Highway Atour Hotel

18.86 km from city centre

฿1,787

Per night

Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Shanghai.

Shanghai: getting around

Exploring the city

Shanghais Metro system is one of the worlds largest and easiest to use. Buses and taxis cover the rest of the city, and walking is pleasant along the Bund and in the French Concession.

Shanghai airports

Shanghai has two major airports: Pudong International Airport (PVG) for most international flights, and Hongqiao Airport (SHA) for most domestic routes. Both are linked to the city by Metro and train.

Flights to Shanghai from ฿5,410

Shanghai car hire

A hire car isnt needed for central Shanghai, but is useful for trips to nearby water towns like Zhujiajiao or Suzhou. Roads are modern and well maintained.

Shanghai car hire from ฿1,442 per day

Find a Shanghai hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues at the top Shanghai attractions by staying close to them.

The Bund

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

Century Avenue

The Bund

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

Century Avenue

Fast facts

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Highest rated hotel	Yitel Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao Linkong Industrial Park Songhong Road Metro Station – 5.0
Cheapest month to book	September
Average 4 star hotel price	฿2,367 per night
Average 5 star hotel price	฿6,466 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Shanghai: FAQs

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In Shanghai, the expected average temperature in September is 27°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 33°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is June, and the driest month is December.

Can I cancel or amend my hotel reservation last minute if I need to?

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Shanghai with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Can I get a last-minute Shanghai hotel deal?

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is ฿193 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for ฿204 per night.

Is it more expensive to stay in Shanghai hotels on weekends?

The average price of a hotel during the week is ฿1,775 per night, and the average price on weekends is ฿1,745. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai could be Tuesday.

What airports are the closest to the centre of Shanghai?

The nearest airport to Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA), which is 13.8km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Shanghai Pudong Airport, which is 32.7km from the city centre.

What day is cheapest to stay in hotels in Shanghai?

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Shanghai. And the most expensive day seems to be Wednesday

How much do 3-star hotels cost in Shanghai?

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around ฿1,554 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is ฿461 per night.

How much do 4-star hotels cost in Shanghai?

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around ฿2,294 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is ฿773 per night.

How much do 5-star luxury hotels cost in Shanghai?

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Shanghai is currently around ฿5,259 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is ฿1,082 per night.

When is the best time to stay in a hotel in Shanghai?

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Shanghai is September, with an average price of ฿1,698 per night. The most expensive month is June, when the average room rate can rise to ฿4,636 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.