The best hotels in Shanghai
Shanghai has 12,000+ places to stay across a city that reinvents itself every 5 years. Most travel sites push the same Bund hotels. We reviewed the standouts. These 10 made the cut.
Our 10 Top Picks in Shanghai
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Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre
Shanghai
$199/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Shanghai Jianyeli Capella Hotel
Shanghai
$694/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
The Sukhothai Shanghai
Shanghai
$359/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
Shanghai
$250/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
上海新天地朗廷酒店
Shanghai
$315/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road
Shanghai
$131/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
The Langham Yangtze Boutique Hotel
Shanghai
$101/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square
Shanghai
$251/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao
Shanghai
$125/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
J Hotel, Shanghai Tower
Shanghai
$413/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Here's why each one made the cut.
Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre
At $199, this is solid value for a five-star on People's Square. You're walking distance from the Bund and two metro lines connect you everywhere. Over 2,000 reviews at 4.5 means it's consistent, not just lucky. It won't wow you, but it won't disappoint either.
Address:Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre, 555 Xizang Rd (M), People's Square, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200003
Neighborhood:People's Square
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Shanghai Jianyeli Capella Hotel
One of the best-rated hotels in the city, and at $694 you'd expect it. Jianyeli is a restored shikumen lane district, and the Capella fits perfectly. Only 56 reviews, so it's still finding its crowd. Worth it if you want something that feels genuinely Shanghai, not just luxury.
Address:Shanghai Jianyeli Capella Hotel, China, Shanghai, 建国西路480号 邮政编码: 200031
Neighborhood:Xuhui District
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The Sukhothai Shanghai
4.8 from 83 guests is hard to fake. At $359 you're getting serious service, calm interiors, and a Jing'an location that keeps you close to the action without the Bund crowds. Low review count means it's boutique in the real sense. If atmosphere matters more than amenity lists, this one wins.
Address:The Sukhothai Shanghai, No.380 Weihai Road, Shanghai, China, 200041
Neighborhood:Jing'An
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Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
No price listed publicly, but Four Seasons on Weihai Road near Jing'an doesn't go cheap. The 295 reviews at 4.5 confirm it delivers consistently. You're paying for the name and the pool. On corporate rates it's a smart pick. Otherwise the Sukhothai beats it on value.
Address:Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai, 500 Weihai Rd, Jing'An, Shanghai, China, 200041
Neighborhood:Jing'An
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上海新天地朗廷酒店
Xintiandi is exactly where you want to be: great restaurants, easy Bund access, two metro lines close. At $315 the Langham delivers what you'd expect from the brand. The 4.5 from 259 guests confirms it's consistent. Book a room facing the heritage shikumen lanes if you can.
Address:上海新天地朗廷酒店, 99 Madang Rd, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200021
Neighborhood:Huangpu
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Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road
$131 for Nanjing Road puts you in the best shopping and transit hub in the city. It's not glamorous, but 303 guests at 4.5 means the basics are solid. You're two stops from People's Square and ten minutes walk to the Bund. For the price, it's hard to argue with.
Address:Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road, No, 595 Jiujiang Rd, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200001
Neighborhood:Huangpu
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The Langham Yangtze Boutique Hotel
$101 for a Langham in a 1930s heritage building near the Bund is almost suspicious. It's genuine character at a rate that should be higher. 142 reviews at 4.5 backs it up. Book it before someone notices the pricing and fixes it.
Address:The Langham Yangtze Boutique Hotel, 740 Hankou Rd, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200001
Neighborhood:Huangpu
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JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square
You're above People's Square with Bund views from the higher floors. At $251 it's mid-range for a JW, and 359 reviews at 4.5 confirm it delivers every time. The lobby club on the 38th floor is worth the upgrade. Reliable without being boring.
Address:JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, 399 Nanjing Rd (W), People's Square, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200003
Neighborhood:People's Square
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Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao
Hongqiao is 30 minutes from the Bund by metro, so know what you're getting: airport convenience, not city center access. At $125 with 451 reviews at 4.5, it earns its rating. Don't choose it for sightseeing. Do choose it if your flight lands at 11pm.
Address:Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao, 333 Shenhong Rd, Minhang District, Shanghai, China, 201106
Neighborhood:Minhang District
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J Hotel, Shanghai Tower
You're in the world's second tallest building in Lujiazui, looking back across the river at the Bund. At $413 it's the most dramatic setting in Shanghai. Only 105 reviews but the buzz is real. Budget 20 minutes to reach the Old City. The view pays for it.
Address:J Hotel, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Tower, No, 126 东台路 Shanghai, China
Neighborhood:Pudong
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| # | Hotel | Our Score | Guest Rating | Reviews | Type | Price/Night | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre | 4.5 | 2 163 | 5★ | $200/night | Book → | |
| 2 | Shanghai Jianyeli Capella Hotel | 4.8 | 56 | 5★ | $220/night | Book → | |
| 3 | The Sukhothai Shanghai | 4.8 | 83 | 5★ | $360/night | Book → | |
| 4 | Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai | 4.5 | 295 | 5★ | $250/night | Book → | |
| 5 | 上海新天地朗廷酒店 | 4.5 | 259 | 5★ | $320/night | Book → | |
| 6 | Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road | 4.5 | 303 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $130/night | Book → | |
| 7 | The Langham Yangtze Boutique Hotel | 4.5 | 142 | 5★ | $100/night | Book → | |
| 8 | JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square | 4.5 | 359 | 5★ | $250/night | Book → | |
| 9 | Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao | 4.5 | 451 | 2★ | $130/night | Book → | |
| 10 | J Hotel, Shanghai Tower | 4.5 | 105 | 5★ | $410/night | Book → | |
| 11 | Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World | 4.4 | 918 | 5★ | $110/night | Book → | |
| 12 | baseLITE-XINTIANDI Serviced Apartment | 4.5 | 137 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $80/night | Book → | |
| 13 | Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi Residence | 4.8 | 9 | 4★ | $100/night | Book → | |
| 14 | Pullman Shanghai South | 4.4 | 171 | 4★ | $80/night | Book → | |
| 15 | Hotel Chalet Shanghai | 4.6 | 36 | 4★ | $100/night | Book → | |
| 16 | Shanghai Nanshe Boutique BB | 5.0 | 6 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $20/night | Book → | |
| 17 | Hua Ting Hotel & Towers Shanghai | 4.5 | 49 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $90/night | Book → | |
| 18 | Jeurong Hotel Shanghai | 4.7 | 14 | 5★ | $110/night | Book → | |
| 19 | citizenM Shanghai HongQiao | 4.3 | 58 | 4★ | $40/night | Book → | |
| 20 | 上海小胖纸民宿-南京西路4店 - One-Bedroom Apartment | 4.0 | 11 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $140/night | Book → |
Where to Stay in Shanghai
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
The Bund: beyond the waterfront promenade
Everyone walks the Bund at night. And they should. The Pudong skyline view is genuinely spectacular. But the real Bund experience is the architecture along Zhongshan East Road: the HSBC Building, Customs House, Peace Hotel. Walk south of the tourist crush to find quieter sections past the Meteorological Signal Tower.
Cross the Bund Tourist Tunnel (¥55, kitschy but fun) to Pudong for the reverse view. Or take the ¥2 ferry from Jinling Road pier. The ferry is the secret: same Huangpu River crossing, 1/25th the price, and nobody on it.
French Concession: Shanghai's best walking neighborhood
Start on Wukang Road at the Normandie Apartments (1924, Art Deco). Walk south along the plane trees to Fuxing Park where locals practice tai chi at 7am. Continue to Yongkang Road for craft beer at Boxing Cat Brewery (¥50/pint) and dinner at Commune Social.
The area between Julu Road and Huaihai Middle Road is Shanghai's cafe capital. Manner Coffee started here (¥15 americano). Vintage shops on Changle Road sell Mao-era memorabilia. Budget 3-4 hours to walk the neighborhood properly.
Jing'an: the underrated central district
Jing'an Temple gives the area its name but the real draws are the restaurants and nightlife on Wuding Road and Kangding Road. Jing'an Kerry Centre has international restaurants if you need comfort food. Nanjing West Road connects to People's Square in 10 minutes by metro.
Hotels here cost 30-40% less than the Bund for equal quality. The area around Jing'an Temple metro station (Lines 2 and 7) puts you within 20 minutes of every major attraction. Best balance of location and value in the city.
Pudong: skyline views and corporate efficiency
Lujiazui is the financial district with Shanghai Tower (632m), Oriental Pearl, and the World Financial Center. The observation deck at Shanghai Tower costs ¥120 and the views are absurd. Go at 4pm for the day-to-night transition.
The rest of Pudong is sprawling and car-dependent. Century Park is pleasant but empty. The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum (Line 2) is good with kids. Stay in Pudong only if your meetings are here or you want the Ritz-Carlton's world-record room height.
Street food and market crawl
Start at Jia Jia Tang Bao on Huanghe Road at 10am before the lunch queue (opens 7am, queue by 11). Eight xiaolongbao for ¥16. Walk 15 minutes to Yu Garden area for shengjianbao (pan-fried buns, ¥8 for 4) at Yang's Fried Dumplings on Huanghe Road.
Evening: Shouning Road night food street opens at 6pm. Grilled crayfish (¥60/kg), lamb skewers (¥5 each), cold beer (¥10). This street is loud, crowded, and excellent. Take Line 4 to Hailun Road station.
Day trip to Zhujiajiao water town
Zhujiajiao sits 45 minutes west of Shanghai. Take bus Huzhu Express from People's Square bus station (¥12). The 1,700-year-old canal town has stone bridges, Ming-dynasty houses, and gondola rides for ¥10/person.
Go on a weekday. Saturday crowds are suffocating. Walk past the entrance gates (no ticket needed for the town itself, only individual attractions ¥10-30 each) to find the quieter canals behind the main tourist strip. Zongzi (sticky rice wraps) from street vendors cost ¥5.
Shanghai's best hotel regions
The Bund is iconic but overpriced. French Concession has the best street-level experience. Jing'an balances location and value. Pudong is for skyline views from your room, not for exploring on foot.
The Bund and Huangpu 3 vetted hotels Iconic waterfront with Shanghai's most famous hotels.
Iconic waterfront with Shanghai's most famous hotels.
The Bund stretches 1.5km along the Huangpu River. Hotels here include The Peninsula, Waldorf Astoria, and Fairmont Peace Hotel. Every room is a statement. Prices start at ¥2,000/night and climb fast.
Huangpu district surrounds the Bund and includes People's Square and Nanjing Road pedestrian street. The Shanghai Museum (free, People's Square) and Yu Garden are within walking distance.
This is where you pay for the address. Worth it for a 2-night splurge. Not practical for a full week.
Browse all The Bund and Huangpu hotels → French Concession 3 vetted hotels Tree-lined streets, best restaurants, walkable charm.
Tree-lined streets, best restaurants, walkable charm.
Former French settlement from the 1920s. Plane trees, Art Deco buildings, quiet lanes. The best neighborhood for eating, drinking, and walking in Shanghai. Hotels range from boutique (¥500-800) to luxury (¥1,500-3,000).
Wukang Road is the architectural highlight. Fuxing Park and Yongkang Road anchor the social scene. Metro Line 10 connects you to Nanjing Road and the Bund in 15 minutes.
Our top pick for first-timers and food lovers.
Browse all French Concession hotels → Jing'an 2 vetted hotels Central location, good value, strong dining scene.
Central location, good value, strong dining scene.
Jing'an sits between the Bund and the French Concession. The temple is the landmark but the restaurants on Wuding Road and Kangding Road are the real attraction. Hotels cost 30-40% less than equivalent Bund properties.
Metro Lines 2 and 7 intersect at Jing'an Temple station. You are 10 minutes from People's Square, 15 from the Bund, 10 from French Concession. Best transport hub in the city.
Good for business travelers who want a central base without Bund prices.
Browse all Jing'an hotels → Pudong (Lujiazui) 1 vetted hotel Skyline towers and corporate hotels with unreal views.
Skyline towers and corporate hotels with unreal views.
Lujiazui is the financial district with Shanghai's three supertalls: Shanghai Tower (632m), World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower. The Ritz-Carlton occupies floors 53-62 of Shanghai Tower. Views that literally look down on clouds.
Street-level Pudong is corporate parks and elevated walkways. Not walkable in the charming sense. But the IFC Mall has international dining and the Pudong Riverside Park at night offers the reverse Bund view.
Stay only if you want the view-from-above experience or have business in Lujiazui. Otherwise, base in Puxi.
Browse all Pudong (Lujiazui) hotels → Old City (Nanshi) 1 vetted hotel Yu Garden, temples, and Shanghai's oldest streets.
Yu Garden, temples, and Shanghai's oldest streets.
The Old City surrounds Yu Garden and the City God Temple. Narrow lanes, traditional architecture, and the most tourist-dense square kilometer in Shanghai. Yu Garden Bazaar is beautiful but aggressively commercial.
Hotels here are limited. Most visitors stay elsewhere and visit for a half-day. The Confucian Temple on Wenmiao Road (¥10 entry) is calmer than Yu Garden and has a weekend book market.
Good as a day trip from French Concession or the Bund (15 minutes by metro).
Browse all Old City (Nanshi) hotels →Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel.
Culture
French Concession's Wukang Road. Walk the 1924 Normandie Apartments, peek into lane houses on Wukang Road, end at Fuxing Park for morning tai chi. The Shanghai Museum at People's Square is free and world-class.
Foodie
Jia Jia Tang Bao on Huanghe Road for xiaolongbao (¥25/12). Shouning Road night food street for grilled crayfish (¥60/kg). Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet for the ¥6,000 experimental dinner. Shanghai is a food city that rivals Tokyo.
Romantic
The Bund at night from the Waldorf Astoria Long Bar. Pudong's skyline reflected in the Huangpu River. Then a midnight walk through the French Concession's tree-lined lanes. Book a river-view room at the Peninsula for ¥3,000+.
Budget
Jing'an hostels from ¥100/night. Street noodles for ¥15. Yu Garden area for free temple-gazing. ¥2 Huangpu River ferry. Metro anywhere for ¥3-9. A full day in Shanghai costs under ¥200 if you know where to eat.
Nightlife
Yongkang Road in French Concession for craft cocktails. Boxing Cat Brewery (¥50/pint). For clubs, head to The Bund's Bar Rouge or M1NT (dress code, ¥100-200 cover). Jing'an's Wuding Road has newer speakeasy bars.
Family
Shanghai Disneyland in Pudong (¥475/adult). The Natural History Museum in Jing'an (¥30, excellent). Century Park in Pudong for open green space. The Maglev train from the airport is a 431km/h thrill ride kids love.
We reviewed 12,000+ options across Shanghai. We cut Pudong business hotels with zero personality, Bund-adjacent places that charge Bund prices without actual Bund views, and budget spots near the train station with cigarette-stained curtains. What survived: 10 hotels where the neighborhood matches the promise.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
Every hotel on this page earned its spot through this process.
When to Visit Shanghai
Hotel prices, crowds, and weather vary by season.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Best weather of the year. Clear skies, low humidity. Golden Week (Oct 1-7) floods every attraction. Book hotels 2 months ahead for October. Late October and November are ideal: warm days, cool nights, thinner crowds.
Spring (Mar-May)
April and May are pleasant. Cherry blossoms in Fuxing Park. Hotels are 20-30% cheaper than autumn peak. The Bund promenade is comfortable at 20°C. Rain picks up in late May. Formula 1 Shanghai Grand Prix (April) fills hotels near the circuit.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Hot and humid. 35°C+ with 90% humidity in July makes outdoor sightseeing miserable. Hotels discount 30-40%. Air conditioning is your friend. Typhoon season (August) can disrupt flights. If you come, plan indoor activities: museums, malls, restaurants.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Cold and grey. Shanghai does not get picturesque snow, just damp chill. Hotels hit annual lows. Chinese New Year (late January or February) empties the city for 2 weeks. Restaurants close, attractions are dead. December before CNY is fine for budget travelers.
Booking Tips for Shanghai
Smart booking strategies for Shanghai.
Set up WeChat Pay before you land
Cash barely exists in Shanghai anymore. Street food vendors, taxis, metros, everything uses WeChat Pay or Alipay. International credit cards work at hotels and major restaurants but not at the street level. WeChat now allows foreign credit card binding. Set it up at home.
Download a VPN before entering China
Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Gmail: all blocked. Download ExpressVPN or NordVPN to your phone before arrival. Hotel Wi-Fi sometimes has VPN but it is unreliable. ¥80/month gets you full internet access.
Use the ¥2 ferry instead of the Bund Tourist Tunnel
The Bund Tourist Tunnel (¥55) is a cheesy light show in a tube. The Jinling Road Ferry (¥2) crosses the Huangpu River in 5 minutes with open-air views. Same crossing, 1/25th the price. Runs every 15 minutes until 10pm.
Avoid the Bund on Saturday night
The Bund promenade gets dangerously crowded on Saturday evenings. Police set up crowd barriers at peak times. Go Sunday morning at 7am for photos without people, or Tuesday evening for the skyline without the crush.
Get a Transportation Card at the airport
Buy at any metro station for ¥20 deposit. Works on metro, buses, and ferries. Avoids buying single tickets every trip. The card saves time: tap-and-go vs queuing at machines. Refundable at the end of your trip at any service center.
Book restaurants 2 days ahead for French Concession
Popular spots like Mr & Mrs Bund, Ultraviolet, and Commune Social book out. Use Dianping (China's Yelp) or call directly. Walk-ins work for lunch but not dinner on Friday/Saturday. Jia Jia Tang Bao opens at 7am, queue forms by 10:30am.
Hotels in Shanghai, FAQ
Straight answers from our team.
What is the best area to stay in Shanghai?
French Concession wins for first-timers. Tree-lined streets, coffee shops on Wukang Road, excellent restaurants on Yongkang Road. Hotels run ¥600-1,500/night. You are 15 minutes by metro to the Bund (Line 10 to Nanjing East Road). The neighborhood feels walkable in a city that otherwise does not.
Is the Bund area worth the premium hotel prices?
Only if you get an actual river-facing room. Hotels on the Bund charge ¥2,000-8,000/night. The Peninsula and Waldorf Astoria deliver. But many Bund-area hotels sit one block back on Sichuan Road and charge Bund prices for a view of another building. Always confirm the room faces the Huangpu River.
How do I get from Pudong Airport to the city center?
The Maglev train goes to Longyang Road station in 8 minutes (¥50). From there, transfer to Metro Line 2 for People's Square or Line 10 for French Concession. Total trip: 45-60 minutes, ¥56. A taxi costs ¥150-200 and takes 45-80 minutes depending on traffic. Uber (called DiDi in China) works the same.
Is Shanghai expensive compared to other Chinese cities?
Shanghai is China's most expensive city for hotels. Budget rooms in Jing'an start at ¥300/night. Mid-range in French Concession runs ¥600-1,200. Luxury on the Bund hits ¥2,000-10,000. Food is more affordable: street noodles ¥15-25, sit-down restaurant ¥80-150 per person, high-end dinner ¥300-500.
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
October and November. Clear skies, 15-25°C, and post-Golden Week (early October) means fewer domestic tourists. Spring (April to May) is also good. Avoid July and August: 35°C+ with 90% humidity. Chinese New Year (January or February) empties the city as locals go home.
Can I use Google Maps and WhatsApp in Shanghai?
No. China blocks Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. Download a VPN before arrival. Baidu Maps works locally and is more accurate for Shanghai addresses. WeChat is essential: payment, taxi booking, restaurant ordering. Set up WeChat Pay before you land.
Is the French Concession really French?
Not anymore. But the 1920s plane trees, Art Deco mansions, and quiet lanes remain. Wukang Road has the best preserved architecture. Fuxing Park hosts morning tai chi. The area between Huaihai Middle Road and Wukang Road concentrates the best cafes and boutiques. Walk it in 2-3 hours.
What is Xintiandi and should I visit?
Xintiandi is a restored shikumen (stone-gate house) block turned into restaurants and bars. It is touristy and overpriced: cocktails run ¥80-120. But the architecture is worth seeing. Go for one drink at dusk when the lanterns light up. Skip dinner here and eat in French Concession instead.
How does Shanghai's metro work?
20 lines, ¥3-9 per trip based on distance. Buy a Transportation Card (¥20 deposit) at any station. Runs 5:30am to 10:30pm. Line 2 connects Pudong Airport to People's Square. Line 10 connects Nanjing Road to French Concession. Rush hour (7:30-9:30am, 5-7pm) is brutal. Avoid Line 1 during peak.
Where should I eat in Shanghai?
Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) at Jia Jia Tang Bao on Huanghe Road: ¥25 for 12. Din Tai Fung in Xintiandi is the upscale version at ¥60. Grilled skewers on Shouning Road (night food street) from ¥5 per stick. Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet is the 20-seat experimental dining experience at ¥6,000/person.
Is Pudong worth staying in?
Only for business travelers near Lujiazui or if you want the skyline view from your window. The Ritz-Carlton in Shanghai Tower (floor 53-62) has the highest hotel rooms in the world. But street-level Pudong is corporate and soulless. For exploration, stay on the Puxi (west) side.
What day trips work from Shanghai?
Zhujiajiao water town is 60 minutes by bus 17 from People's Square (¥12). Ancient canals, ¥10 boat rides, ¥5 zongzi. Suzhou is 30 minutes by high-speed train (¥39.5), famous for classical gardens. Hangzhou and West Lake is 1 hour by train (¥73). All doable as half-day trips.
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