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Best Shanghai hostels

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Shanghai Hidden Garden International Youth Hostel - Shanghai - Bar
244 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Shanghai Blue Mountain Bund Youth Hostel - Shanghai - Patio
Air Conditioning
Zhujiajiao Uma Hostel
Qingpu375 ﷼+
375 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
82 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Weflow Hostel (Shanghai Xintiandi)
7.4 Good
Huangpu67 ﷼+
67 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
45 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Ruijin Garden Hostel
Huangpu150 ﷼+
150 ﷼+
Free Wi-Fi
Rosalie De La House
Yangpu187 ﷼+
187 ﷼+
Air Conditioning

Shanghai hostels near the city center

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Ma Cherie Homestay - Shanghai
Ma Cherie Homestay
6.9 Okay
Huangpu270 ﷼+
270 ﷼+

How much is a Shanghai hostel?

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Low season

August

High season

October

Average price (weeknight)

94 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

243 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 59% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 74% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hostel in Shanghai

Price per night / 3-star hostel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
Average nightly price per month
Average nightly price

Top tips for finding Shanghai hostel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Shanghai, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Shanghai in August and June.
  • Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in Shanghai if you stay on a Monday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Thursday.
  • If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 77 days before your stay to get the best price for a Shanghai hostel.
  • The cheapest 3-star hostel in Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was 171 ﷼, while the most expensive was 171 ﷼.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Shanghai for 6 days.

FAQs when booking a hostel in Shanghai

  • How much does a hostel cost in Shanghai?

    Hostel prices in Shanghai can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a hostel in Shanghai is 56 ﷼ but KAYAK users have found hostels for as cheap as 11 ﷼ in the last 3 days.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Shanghai?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Shanghai is 56 ﷼ compared to 141 ﷼ for a night in a hotel.

Where to find the best hostels in Shanghai?

Our map will help you find the perfect hostel in Shanghai by showing you the exact location of each hostel.

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