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Dayin International Youth Hostel（East Nanjing Road & The Bund）

Hotel near People's Square Area,Shanghai

Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Bar

Outstanding

8855 reviews

9.5/10

1 night

From NZD 22

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Jiting X Youth Hostel - Shanghai Railway Station

Hotel near District of Hutai and Pengpu,Shanghai

Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage

Very Good

93 reviews

9.2/10

1 night

From NZD 17

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Oriental Paris Girls' Youth Hostel (Shanghai Railway Station Branch)

Hotel near Train Station Area,Shanghai

Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, KTV

Excellent

1208 reviews

9.6/10

1 night

From NZD 22

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Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel (Nanjing East Road And The Bund)

Hotel near People's Square Area,Shanghai

Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen

Outstanding

767 reviews

9.5/10

1 night

From NZD 22

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Dayin International Youth Hostel - People's Square & Old Town

Hotel near Train Station Area,Shanghai

Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Bar

Outstanding

3337 reviews

9.5/10

1 night

From NZD 16

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Duoyuan Youth Hostel (Shanghai Bund)

Hotel near People's Square Area,Shanghai

Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen

6337 reviews

8.4/10

1 night

From NZD 11

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Yueqi Hotel (Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Zoo Subway Station)

Hotel near Hongqiao District,Shanghai

Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen

1730 reviews

8.7/10

1 night

From NZD 11

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Dengba Hotel Shanghai Changshou Road Branch

Hotel near Changshou Road Commercial Area,Shanghai

Featured facilities: Luggage Storage

4432 reviews

8.3/10

1 night

From NZD 13

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Dengba Inn (Shanghai Caoyang Road Subway Station Global Harbor Branch)

Hotel near Changfeng Park Area,Shanghai

Featured facilities: Guest Laundry

Very Good

920 reviews

9.3/10

1 night

From NZD 14

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Shanghai Koala International Youth Hostel (Zhongshan park Wuning Road Subway Station)

Hotel near Zhongshan Park Commercial Area,Shanghai

Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Luggage Storage

241 reviews

8.7/10

1 night

From NZD 10

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9.3/10

Very Good

YYuesefu-This place is amazing! So clean, and my stay was absolutely fantastic. I came for the Xiaoyudi concert and even met a lot of fellow fans here, haha. I was traveling solo in Shanghai, and this hostel really helped me break out of my shell! The front desk staff are great at getting everyone involved; they added me to the guest chat group right when I checked in, and I found someone to explore the Bund with that same day. The common area is spacious with board games and cards, and they often organize game nights, making it easy for even introverted people to join in. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the soundproofing was good, so it wasn't noisy at all. If you're looking to meet new people in Shanghai, this is definitely the place to choose!

Demba Inn (Shanghai Xintiandi Yuyuan Garden The bund store )

Hotel near Yu Garden Area, Shanghai 1.9% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:NZD 14

9.2/10

Very Good

MM49337****This is a truly international youth hostel, with many foreign guests from Europe, America, Japan, and Korea. It's located right in the city center, just over 200 meters from the subway station, making it super convenient for getting around. It's also very close to the Bund and Chenghuang Temple. If you're up for it, you can even grab a shared bike to visit nearby attractions. The lobby offers luggage storage, and there are notes from past guests on the walls, plus travel tips. For those looking to take it easy, you can definitely 'copy' some itinerary ideas here!

No.1 International Youth Travel Service

Hotel near The Bund Area, Shanghai 3% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:NZD 20

9.1/10

Good

PPato LuI stayed for one night at Dengba Inn and was pleasantly surprised by the overall experience. The location is excellent—just a few meters from the Zhenxin New Village subway station, which made it very easy to find and convenient for getting around Shanghai. The hostel has a spacious common area that’s clean, well-lit, and perfect for relaxing or socializing with other travelers. It gave the place a cozy, welcoming vibe. My room was also larger than expected for a 6-person dorm, with plenty of space to move around and store luggage. The bed was soft and comfortable, and although I had to make the bed myself (which was a bit unusual), the bedding was clean and neatly stored inside the locker along with ample space for my belongings. Once set up, it felt very homey and private. Bathrooms and shared facilities were clean and well-maintained, and the whole place had a relaxed, backpacker-friendly atmosphere. Staff were polite and helpful, although I didn’t need much assistance during my short stay. For budget-conscious travelers or those looking for an easy, comfortable place to stay near public transport, I’d highly recommend Dengba Inn. It offers great value for money, with clean rooms, a fantastic location, and a chill vibe that makes it easy to feel at home—even if just for a night.

Dengba Inn (Shanghai Textile Market Zhenxin New Village Subway Station Branch)

Hotel near Changfeng Park Area, Shanghai

Price per night from:NZD 10

9.0/10

Good

PPrawit NgamsiripolDengba hostel is quite a busy venue with great location,full of teenager energy and vibes,fully booked and a busy place. Some room need T.L.C.at some points such as the bad position of wall mount cloth hanger( the bathroom ) too close to the shower faucet and other fixing. Too many visitors but less maid or housekeeper to keep up especially at evening time.The staff are very helpful via Google translate app.The bed (bunk bed fixing) is quite loose and making squeaky noise every time I turned while sleeping. There are so many food Venues/ stalls in this busy area. So many Chinese youngsters love to order delivery foods. I would love to come back staying again. 4/5 satisfaction. You can ask for an ear plug if you have to sleep with a snorer 🤣🤣🤣. You can get here by taking Metro Line2. and walk to Lmall underground with A/C and following the MRT Line 9 Shangcheng road station exit 2

Dengba Inn (Shanghai Lujiazui New World Plaza)

Hotel near Lujiazui Area, Shanghai 5.1% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:NZD 14

8.9/10

GGuest UserThe location is excellent. It's very convenient to go out and play. It's very close to the subway station. It was my first time staying in a youth hostel and the experience was great. The front desk lady who went there at noon was very beautiful and very enthusiastic. She patiently solved my problem. She is so beautiful and so approachable. It's comfortable to deal with beautiful women. I checked in smoothly. The environment is very comfortable and clean. I will stay here again next time. I hope the front desk lady will still be there next time I come.

Microflow (Shanghai Xintiandi Branch)

Hotel near Huaihai Road Area/Xintiandi Area, Shanghai

Price per night from:NZD 17

8.8/10

GGuest UserThe hostel it isn’t in the main center but with just two metro line (line 2 and line 14) you can reach all the main attraction of Shangai, without taking too long. I tried two different room (because I add one more night once I arrived at the hostel) and the second one was very comfortable (the share room with 4 bunk bed and a private bathroom). The “patio” outside was very nice to read some books, have a dinner or just chat and take some fresh air.

Dengba Inn (Shanghai Flagship)

Hotel near Jing'an District/West Nanjing Road, Shanghai 5.4% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:NZD 14

8.7/10

MM11176****The hotel's location is excellent, just seven or eight minutes from the subway station. If you're coming from the train station or heading to Nanjing Road or the Bund, I recommend taking bus 930; it's less crowded, close to the hotel, and only one or two stops away. The lady at the front desk was very kind; there was an available room, so I was able to check in early. Thank you. The facilities are comprehensive, with a double-door refrigerator, a bathtub, a shower, a smart toilet, and high-end brand air conditioning. Even the hairdryer is a reputable brand worth several hundred yuan. The experience was truly great. I don't want to go into too much detail, but I'll definitely choose this place again when I visit Shanghai in the future. The only downsides were a bit of dampness and some noise from the construction work going on outside the building. That was a bit disappointing. However, it wasn't an issue at night as they stopped working. Overall, it was still perfect. Getting food delivery or groceries was also very convenient.

Weiliu Youth Hostel (Shanghai People's Square Jing'an Joy City Branch)

Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 5.9% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:NZD 16

8.7/10

MM470337****The rooms are clean, the staff are friendly, and the ambiance is elegant with plenty of books to read. The lobby is spacious. I've been here many times, and even international friends stay here!

Mijia International Youth Hostel (Shanghai People's Square)

Hotel near Train Station Area, Shanghai 5.9% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:NZD 9

8.2/10

GGuest UserIt's also very close to various subway stations by bike, and the price is quite favorable. It's good if you don't have high requirements for accommodation. There are also shopping malls nearby, which is very convenient.

qingzhu·Duoke Lai Apartment (Wuning Road Subway Station Branch)

Hotel near Jing'an District/West Nanjing Road, Shanghai 5.4% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:NZD 30

8.0/10

MM52199****The hostel is conveniently located near Exit 10 of Hanzhong Road Metro Station, close to the Shanghai Talent Market. The front desk staff were very welcoming and helpful. The dormitory beds have curtains for privacy, a mirror, and charging sockets. The shared bathrooms were clean. Overall, I had a great stay.