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.

Stay near popular Downtown Shanghai attractions

A large, historic building with a clock tower and a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a busy square with pedestrians.

The Bund

9.2/10 (2,555 reviews)
Despite years of war and revolution, the soul and skyline of one of the world’s great waterfront boulevards has risen to even greater heights.
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Things to do

Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More

Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More

£8
per adult
Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

£9
per adult
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
Award-winning Shanghai Acrobatics Show in Shanghai

Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour

£102
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

£60
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

£8
per adult
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket Booking

Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket Booking

£9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket Booking
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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 £139 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£139
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great access to the most popular sights in Shanghai, and we stayed in the newer part of the hotel, and everything is great. The room is comfy and clean, very roomy."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £146 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£146
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We had an extended stay and we are so so So happy that we got to stay at Conrad, because it’s simply world class. From the amazing amenities, room service and location to extremely stellar staff, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to be at on an extended holiday due to the Typhoon. Special ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Conrad 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 £95 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£95
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"A wonderful hotel with excellent service."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Regent Shanghai Pudong

Regent Shanghai Pudong

5 out of 5
210 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £175 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£175
13 Aug - 14 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 £125 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£125
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very unique rooms i must say the bailman amenities we're amazing."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £186 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
£186
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (818 reviews)
"Everything too notch from beginning to end. We had a beautiful room overlooking the river and the lights at night. Service was excellent. Their breakfast is a must! We would def stay again when in Shanghai"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
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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
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A city skyline with illuminated buildings and a large spherical structure reflecting in the water.

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.

A multi-tiered pagoda with ornate railings and traditional architecture.

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.

A large circular plaza with a fountain, surrounded by modern buildings and a prominent circular structure in the center.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a calm pond, and well-maintained greenery.

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.

An aerial view of a historic red brick church with a tall steeple, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.

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.

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