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.
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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 £131 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£131
6 Aug - 7 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 ...
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £137 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£137
13 Aug - 14 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 People's ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Check-in staff was very helpful. The whole experience at the hotel was great. Will definitely come back next time."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £219 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£219
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. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £95 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£95
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location. Property clean but old."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Regent Shanghai Pudong

Regent Shanghai Pudong

5 out of 5
210 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £176 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£176
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
Regent Shanghai Pudong
Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is £128 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£128
30 Aug - 31 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
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Where to stay in 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 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 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 Jade Buddha Temple.

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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