Best Shanghai Hotels

"The hotel is really nice. Conveniently located close to Nanjing road and the street along the hotel has wide variety of restaurants, snacks, and drinks. Lobby is at 5th floor so don’t get confused when u arrived and saw the ground floor is just a hallway. The staff is really nice and extremely accommodating, particularly PanPan. They let one of the rooms I booked to have a late check-out and the bottled water is always available to take at the lobby. The room is bigger than the photo (something I’m very grateful because I have 2 big luggages) and clean. The toilet could even warm the seat and flush automatically, robots deliver your food order. The hotel is very technologically advanced. Breakfast is very nice too! Very wide variety of food. I love that they served made-to-order different types of noodles here as well. The breakfast is very delicious indeed. Very pleased with the hotel that I even extended here for 3 nights. Thank you, Chalet!"

"Hotel is clean and location is very strategic with the nanjing road pedestrian street besides the hotel. However, the lobby of the hotel is located at 4th floor and the rooms are on 4th floor onwards with some steps in between. Might be inconvenient if coming with baby. Overall is a pleasant stay."

"That is an excellent hotel with great service and english speaking staff. We liked absolutely everything about it. From great and various breakfast, through concierge local tips, spacious rooms to marvelous 30th floor lounge , where you can get some snacks and drinks while watching the city from above. None to add, that you get out exactly on Nanjing road."

"We enjoyed our time at Youli. The room was great, big window. Bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean! They made the room every day and clean towels! There’s a wasmachine & dryer (just a small amount for both (17 rmb) great to have this at the hotel! They even helped us with the laundry when we were out for dinner! It was my boyfriend’s birthday and they surprised us with the most delicious cake! So so so kind of them. Our stay at Youli was great, also the location was good; we walked to a lot of the places!"

"Got a little surprise upgrade from Iris. They were able to speak in both Mandarin and English, and communicated well. When asked for a ******* number for delivery, they also provided it readily. The hotel might look dated in the lobby, but the interior is very clean and modern looking. I was pleasantly surprised at that. At check out, Morgan was also able to process the check out very fast. The location of the hotel is also situated right beside the popular nanjing walking street. And there is a local products souvenir mall right behind it. Overall, a wonderful stay at the place."

"The hotel is clean although it is located in an older part of the town. See photo for nearby building . The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and comfortable. There is only 1 lift but the wait for the lift is not too long. There are only 2 washers and 2 dryers so got to plan your laundry time carefully. The machine load is high and the washing/drying time is relatively short. The guests have the common understanding that they will remove your clothes once they are done and place them in the baskets provided. Had a pleasant stay at the hotel."

"First off, huge thanks to the amazing staff here: Lu, Li, and Shu! 💕 They’re all so kind, approachable, and generous. Even the cleaning ladies are the sweetest. One time, I had to rush out and left my clothes in the washing machine, and one of them kindly moved them to the dryer room for me. Such a thoughtful gesture that really shows how much they care for guests. This is honestly the BEST hostel I’ve ever stayed in when it comes to location, cleanliness, amenities, and hospitality. It truly feels like home. ✅ Location Perfect! Super easy to find on both Google Maps and Amap. The hostel is only a 2-minute walk to People’s Square Subway Station and Nanjing Road, with restaurants, bars, spas, malls, and a 7/11 nearby. I also love that they have an English sign outside super helpful for tourists. Many hostels here don’t even appear on Google Maps (since it doesn’t work in China), so it was a nice surprise this one does. For accuracy though, I recommend downloading Amap, it’s reliable when exploring the city. ✅ Cleanliness Definitely five-star level. The shared bathrooms and showers are cleaned and sanitized every hour, and the sinks are always wiped dry so your stuff doesn’t get wet when you set it down. That small detail makes a huge difference! They even have a dressing room just for touch-ups, so rare in hostels. Bedsheets smelled fresh, and they gave me clean ones for every night of my stay. And instead of thin blankets, they provide duvets! Such a HUGE plus. As someone who always gets cold feet, that little touch honestly made my nights so cozy and comfortable. ✅ Amenities They’ve thought of everything. There’s a small gym and yoga studio on the 3rd floor (right next to my room 348 😅), both clean and convenient. Each room also has designated lockers to keep your belongings safe, which gave me so much peace of mind. There’s also a common station if you want to study or work. But the best part? FREE laundry. Yes, free! Detergent included. And the kind cleaning ladies even help you dry your clothes in the dryer room. They also provide a steamer if you need to iron, which is so much better than the usual bulky ironing boards. ✅ Atmosphere & Hospitality The vibe here is amazing. It doesn’t feel like just a budget stay it feels like a community. The staff genuinely care and go out of their way to make sure you’re comfortable. Every little detail from helping with laundry to greeting you with a smile makes you feel welcome and cared for. The lobby is cozy and a great place to meet fellow travelers if you’re social, but it’s also quiet enough if you just want to relax. I’ve stayed in plenty of hostels, but this one stands out. The combination of a perfect location, spotless facilities, thoughtful amenities, secure lockers, and the warm hospitality of the staff makes it unbeatable. If you’re planning to stay in Shanghai, I HIGHLY recommend this hostel. For the price, the value is incredible: prime location, super clean, free laundry, a gym, secure lockers, and staff that truly treat you like family. I’ll definitely be staying here again on my next trip. ❤️"

"The room is clean and tidy, and the location is convenient for travel. The hotel service is warm and thoughtful, and the breakfast is also very special. The service at the front desk was very good. Not only was there a warm greeting when entering and leaving, but a complimentary breakfast was also provided. The room facilities are well maintained and clean. The self-service laundry room is very convenient. The enthusiastic front desk lady provided thoughtful and meticulous service. I would like to express my gratitude. Come back next time and continue to choose."

"The hotel was very clean and we had an amazing stay. The highlight of the stay aside from the amazing city of Chongqing was Dengrong one of the hotel staff. She was available whenever we needed help and was extremely nice and helped us arrange a great itinerary for our stay. Her hotpot recommendation was great! Will definitely consider booking again. Thank you Dengrong!! 😁😁🌹🌹"

"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, with all the essentials provided. The staff were friendly, professional, and always ready to help, which made me feel very welcomed. I also appreciated the convenient location, making it easy to get around. Overall, it was a pleasant and enjoyable experience, and I would be happy to stay here again. Highly recommended!"