Find Cheap Hostels in Shanghai

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for exploring. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its museums and temples.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget-friendly prices, and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options have the highest reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start: Meego Youth Hotel Shanghai Jingan - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of West Nanjing Road Station and Shanghai Natural History Museum Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk. You'll find towels, showers, and free WiFi in all rooms. Dayin International Youth Hostel - Tianzifang & Xintiandi - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Madang Road Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with towels, hair dryers, and free WiFi. Dayin International Youth Hostel - People's Square & Old Town - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Zhongxing Road Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You'll find hair dryers and free WiFi in all rooms. Shanghai Desti Youth Hostel - Jing 'an Temple, Changping Road - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Changping Road Station. Property features include free WiFi, 10 restaurants, and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers. Meow Hero Youth Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of North Xizang Road Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels and free WiFi.

If you're searching for a low-cost place to stay in Shanghai, one of Expedia's 25 hostels could be a great choice.

The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 79°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 46°F. The rainiest months in Shanghai are June, July, August, and September, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

In general, Shanghai is known for its museums, temples, and sightseeing. Major attractions include Nanjing Road Shopping District, The Bund, and Shanghai Disneyland©. Get out into nature with places like People’s Park, Fuxing Park, and Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park. Cultural attractions include Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai Museum, and Shanghai Natural History Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Shanghai in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), located 9 mi (14.4 km) away. An alternative is Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG), which is 20.7 mi (33.3 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to use public transit to get around. Take advantage of metro transit at People's Square Station, Dashijie Station, and Xinzha Road Station. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station, or Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.