Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

Shanghai

Xintiandi showing a bar, street scenes and café scenes
Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park showing a garden, a city and modern architecture
Shanghai Old Street
Nanjing Road Shopping District which includes street scenes, central business district and signage
Downtown Shanghai

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £76 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£76
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"the elevator is far away from the room. it is a bit hard for a person with suitcases."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £64 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£64
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Staff helpful. Place clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is £105 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£105
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Checked-in fasted and easy, room view spacious, bed amenities great for sleeping"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Grand Hyatt Shanghai
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is £164 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£164
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"I have stayed in this hotel at least four times in the past few years. Its perfect location and friendly staff kept me returning."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is £134 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£134
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and People's Square are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Conrad Shanghai
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

5 out of 5
88 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
The price is £86 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£86
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"Location is fantastic with easy access to public transportation, restaurants, shopping . Staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(94 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Old Chinese City, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

Huangpu
Lujiazui

Lujiazui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

Lujiazui
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Xintiandi

While Xintiandi isn't home to many top sights, The Bund and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

Zhabei

Consider exploring the stunning river views in Zhabei. If sightseeing is on the list, Qipu Lu Clothing Market is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hanzhong Road Station or Qufu Road Station to see more of the area.

Zhabei
French Concession which includes a city and street scenes

Huaihai Road Commercial Area

5/5(1 area review)

Historical sites, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Huaihai Road Commercial Area. Make a stop by Fuxing Park or Huai Hai Road Shopping District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at South Shaanxi Road Station or Dapuqiao Road Station to get around town.

Huaihai Road Commercial Area
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Hongkou District

4/5(6 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Hongkou District. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Linping Road Station or Dalian Road Station.

Hongkou District

Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

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