Shanghai

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Shanghai showing heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
Yuyuan Bazaar
Shanghai
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Shanghai

Where to stay in Shanghai

Xintiandi featuring street scenes, a city and outdoor eating

Downtown Shanghai

4.5/5(65 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Shanghai. Check out top attractions like Three on the Bund and Jinling East Road Ferry Wharf, and jump on the metro at East Nanjing Road Station or Yuyuan Garden Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Shanghai
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes skyline, a city and modern architecture

Pudong

4/5(642 area reviews)

Home to iconic skyscrapers like the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Tower, this district boasts the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone and Shanghai Disney Resort. Easily accessible via multiple metro lines, bridges, and tunnels.

Pudong
Jing An Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Jing'an

4.5/5(154 area reviews)

Ancient Jing'an Temple and bustling West Nanjing Road offer a mix of history and premier shopping, while Daning Lingshi Park provides a green oasis. Easily explore with nine metro lines available.

Jing'an
Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(575 area reviews)

Central Shanghai's bustling hub, Huangpu District boasts popular shopping areas like Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, and Xintiandi. Explore key attractions such as The Bund, Old City God Temple, and leafy streets lined with cafes, high-end retail, and historical houses.

Huangpu
Lujiazui

Lujiazui

Travelers choose Lujiazui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Tower.

Lujiazui
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Xuhui

4.5/5(75 area reviews)

Discover a bustling financial center and shopping haven with malls like Grand Gateway Shanghai and Pacific Sogo. Explore St. Ignatius Cathedral, Xujiahui Observatory, and French-style districts, all easily accessible via seven metro lines.

Xuhui
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
The price is AED 493 per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
AED 493
AED 575 total
3 Jan - 4 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent service

Reviewed on 19 December 2025

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is AED 731 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 731
AED 852 total
5 Jan - 6 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Traveled for my birthday, customer servicer named Nancy had

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is AED 533 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 533
AED 622 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and People's Square are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
It was our first family trip to Shanghai and mainland China. From the moment we arrived at Conrad, the staff warmly welcomed us. The Premier Room was spacious and comfortable for our family of three. Breakfast was excellent, and the location was extremely convenient, with major attractions within ...

Reviewed on 12 December 2025

Conrad Shanghai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
IFC Residence

IFC Residence

5 out of 5
8 Century Avenue Pudong Shanghai PVG
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (864 reviews)
Spacious and convenient

Reviewed on 20 December 2025

IFC Residence
Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai

Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai

4 out of 5
No. 1, Lane 58, Tongchuan Road Shanghai Shanghai
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (985 reviews)
Great room and nice customer servicing

Reviewed on 20 December 2025

Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai
Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai

Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
No 282,Huai Hai Road Central Shanghai Shanghai
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (554 reviews)
Good staff

Reviewed on 5 November 2025

Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Shanghai

4.4
Top Destination
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4 - Good 38%
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3 - Okay 8%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love Shanghai, but the Virus changed everything!!! I have visited Shanghai at least 10 - 15 times before, but because of the virus - it was not the Shanghai that I was looking to visit and know, but it still was Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Get a refillable Metro Card at the Peoples Square station; there's a lot to see in Shanghai but you'll need to use the Metro. It's very clean, well run and most cars have signs and verbal announcements in English. And don't forget Suzhou and Qibao!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Shanghai is a vary safe city and vary modern also they have different cultural and You can have restaurant like Italian food everything you can find in Shanghai and even with a vary cheap price compare to other city like hongKong dubai

5/5 - Excellent

Jeff

Lots of shopping  biking ‍♀️ karaoke

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It will be packed during the holidays but there is a wide variety of food choices and shopping choices. Walking around the city is very safe and you can see a lot by just taking a stroll around town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A mystical place, people are courteous and well manner.