Title: Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay Pension in Shanghai, 8-minute walk to People's Square ## Photo gallery for Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay ![Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | TV - Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay (Shanghai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118820000/118811200/118811128/3259417d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | TV - Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay (Shanghai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118820000/118811200/118811128/5d220d3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay (Shanghai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118820000/118811200/118811128/c2434445.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | TV - Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay (Shanghai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118820000/118811200/118811128/b254a89b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | TV - Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay (Shanghai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118820000/118811200/118811128/23994d10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to People's Square and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre, Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay provides amenities such as laundry facilities. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FShanghai-Hotels-Shanghai-Hills-XING-1771-Homestay.h118811128.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FShanghai-Hotels-Shanghai-Hills-XING-1771-Homestay.h118811128.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C31.22850%2C121.46825&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jBT43-RjjNb0LBhEU7dUGM8trhY=) North Chongqing Road, Huangpu District, Room 101, No. 10, Lane 177, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200000 #### What's nearby - Former French Concession \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - People's Square \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Shanghai Museum \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Nanjing Road Shopping District \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles #### Getting around - South Huangpi Road Station - 9 min walk - Shanghai South Railway Station - 12 min drive - Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪东泰祥 - ‬4 min walk - ‪Honeymoon Dessert (满记甜品) - ‬4 min walk - ‪Ajisen Ramen 味千拉麵 - ‬6 min walk - ‪望云路生煎 - ‬4 min walk - ‪酒宵 Drunken Night - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay Pension near People's Square Close to Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre and Nanjing Road Shopping District, Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Smoke-free property and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Family friendly - In-room kitchenette - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping on request ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Slippers - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Rice cooker - Separate dining area ### More - Air conditioning - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Access code, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Property Registration Number 1 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay? ### How much is parking at Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay? ### What time is check-in at Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay? ### What time is check-out at Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay? ### Where is Shanghai Hills &XING 1771 Homestay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews 8.0 ### Very good ---