Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

Shanghai

A bustling outdoor café with blue and red umbrellas, surrounded by historic buildings and trees.
A cityscape with a prominent AUORA building, a pedestrian pathway, and a park with red flowers.
A red bicycle with a wooden cart attached, parked on a street.
A busy urban street with tall buildings, billboards, and traffic lights.
A tree-lined pathway with people walking.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £131 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£131
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and The Bund ...
Conrad Shanghai
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

5 out of 5
555 Middle Xizang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £128 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£128
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Well located close to everything including metro!! Tasty breakfast with lots of choices."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £120 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£120
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome vacation time at Pudong Shangri-la Shanghai. Clean room, friendly and professional staff. The room view was amazing. The food was delicious. My husband and I loved it. Thank you for the excellent service and wonderful experience."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £89 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£89
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £152 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£152
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect in every way! Perfect."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Blossom House Shanghai On The Bund

Blossom House Shanghai On The Bund

4.5 out of 5
No. 386 Renmin Road, Huangpu District Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £120 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£120
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (279 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, great views"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Blossom House Shanghai On The Bund
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Where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

Find the best Downtown Shanghai areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Shanghai
Learn more about Downtown Shanghai

Pudong

Shanghai Disneyland© and The Bund are top sights in Pudong, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Huinan Station or Safari Park Station to see more sights in the area.

Jing'an

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Jade Buddha Temple.

Huangpu

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

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.

Xuhui

Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Stadium.



Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

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