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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Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
The price is £138 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£138
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Everything was amazing"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £116 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£116
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £94 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£94
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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
Regent Shanghai Pudong

Regent Shanghai Pudong

5 out of 5
210 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £149 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£149
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (593 reviews)
"Large and comfortable room. Very convenient to the metro and airport."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Regent Shanghai Pudong
Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £132 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£132
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £185 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£185
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
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Where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

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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 Zhabei Park.

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 People's Square, 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, Huarun Times Square 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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