Exploring the shop and chatting with the Gen Z owner until midnight

How should a solo female traveler choose accommodation in Shanghai? For solo female travel, I think the core is: location! location! location! + safety! safety! safety! Here’s why I highly recommend this place: 📍 **Prime Location!** 1⃣ **Zero-distance to the subway!** Just 150 meters from Hanzhong Road Station, easily accessible even with luggage! Super convenient for getting anywhere—direct subway access to Shanghai Railway Station and Hongqiao Transport Hub, plus seamless connections to downtown attractions 👍🏻. 2⃣ **Heart of Jing’an District!** Located in the golden area of downtown Shanghai, surrounded by vibrant streets blending modernity and history. 3⃣ **Citywalk paradise!** Walk to explore Zhangyuan (Shikumen-style architecture), Wujiang Road (food street), and West Nanjing Road (luxury shopping + historic buildings). Stroll after meals and discover charming old-Shanghai buildings or boutique shops around every corner—perfect experience! 4⃣ **Shopping & dining galore!** High-end malls (Plaza 66, Kerry Center), designer boutiques, local snacks, and trendy cafés are all within reach. Everything you need for food, fun, and shopping is just steps away. 5⃣ **Authentic urban vibe!** Though in the city center, it blends into the neighborhood, offering a real taste of Shanghai’s lifestyle—safe and convenient. 🏠 **Hostel Environment & Facilities (Women-only! Super safe & stylish!)** 1⃣ **Women-only, maximum safety!** Only female guests and staff! From the moment you enter, you’ll feel secure—thoughtful management won me over! 2⃣ **Stunning design, like living in a movie!** A blend of old-Shanghai and European vintage styles, with public areas so beautiful they look like a film set 🎬! There’s even a piano 🎹 (so atmospheric!), and every corner is Instagram-worthy. 3⃣ **Impeccable hygiene!** ✅ Though it’s a dorm, it’s kept spotless—comfortable bedding, modern bathrooms with separate showers, and even small details for female travelers. The quality rivals mid-to-high-end hotels! Cleaning is frequent. 4⃣ **Great communal spaces!** Besides the gorgeous vintage lobby, there’s a reading area, social zone (great for making friends), and laundry facilities. 5⃣ **Private bunk setup!** Each bed has thick blackout curtains, a personal reading light, and charging ports—perfect for quiet time. 💰 **About pricing:** **Unbeatable value!** For this location, exclusive women-only safety, design, and cleanliness, it’s just a few dozen RMB per person! Hotels in central Jing’an with similar standards cost several times more! 🎠 **Oriental Paris Female Youth Hostel (Shanghai Railway Station Branch)** ✨ 3F, 360 Hengtong Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai Oriental Paris Female Youth Hostel (Shanghai Railway Station Branch)