Shanghai

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Shanghai showing heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
Shanghai showing heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
Yuyuan Bazaar
Shanghai
Shanghai

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Where to stay in Shanghai

Xintiandi featuring street scenes, a city and outdoor eating

Downtown Shanghai

4.5/5(65 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Shanghai. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Three on the Bund, and jump on the metro at East Nanjing Road Station or Yuyuan Garden Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Shanghai
Oriental Pearl Tower which includes skyline, a city and modern architecture

Pudong

4/5(642 area reviews)

Home to iconic skyscrapers like the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Tower, this district boasts the Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone and Shanghai Disney Resort. Easily accessible via multiple metro lines, bridges, and tunnels.

Pudong
Shanghai Museum featuring modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(575 area reviews)

Central Shanghai's bustling hub, Huangpu District boasts popular shopping areas like Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, and Xintiandi. Explore key attractions such as The Bund, Old City God Temple, and leafy streets lined with cafes, high-end retail, and historical houses.

Huangpu
Jing An Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Jing'an

4.5/5(154 area reviews)

Ancient Jing'an Temple and bustling West Nanjing Road offer a mix of history and premier shopping, while Daning Lingshi Park provides a green oasis. Easily explore with nine metro lines available.

Jing'an
St. Ignatius Cathedral, also called Xujiahui Cathedral, a Neo-Gothic cathedral, located in Xujiahui district, Shanghai, The church is overlooking a nice ornamental garden.

Xuhui

4.5/5(75 area reviews)

Discover a bustling financial center and shopping haven with malls like Grand Gateway Shanghai and Pacific Sogo. Explore St. Ignatius Cathedral, Xujiahui Observatory, and French-style districts, all easily accessible via seven metro lines.

Xuhui
Lujiazui

Lujiazui

Travelers choose Lujiazui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Tower.

Lujiazui
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is SAR 559 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
SAR 559
SAR 652 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and People's Square are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent location. Greate customer service

Reviewed on 26 February 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is SAR 362 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
SAR 362
SAR 416 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Everything is good except check in and check out procedure. At check in, staff made mistake. After entering the room, staff called and required us to to go to reception again with our credit card. At check out, staff couldn’t make the transaction go through. After multiple tries, a senior staff helped ...

Reviewed on 18 February 2026

Central Hotel Shanghai
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is SAR 712 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 712
SAR 830 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
The location was great and the staff service was commendable too.

Reviewed on 16 February 2026

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai

4 out of 5
55 Beijing Xi Road, Huangpu District Shanghai Shanghai
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,521 reviews)
Centrally located, room is spacious, great breakfast and friendly staff. I will definitely stay here when I am back in Shanghai.

Reviewed on 19 February 2026

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai
IFC Residence

IFC Residence

5 out of 5
8 Century Avenue Pudong Shanghai PVG
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (883 reviews)
Overall the stay was great and we enjoyed our time at IFC. Room and facilities were clean and comfortable, the 2 bedroom apartment was spacious and kitchen appliances were provided. We had a partial view of the pearl tower which was nice. Breakfast buffet spread was average and taste was bland. Location ...

Reviewed on 4 February 2026

IFC Residence
Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai

Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai

4 out of 5
No. 1, Lane 58, Tongchuan Road Shanghai Shanghai
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
Clan room and very convenient location. Located just beside line 7.

Reviewed on 26 February 2026

Modena by Fraser Putuo Shanghai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Shanghai

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
603
5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
428
4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
87
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love Shanghai, but the Virus changed everything!!! I have visited Shanghai at least 10 - 15 times before, but because of the virus - it was not the Shanghai that I was looking to visit and know, but it still was Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Get a refillable Metro Card at the Peoples Square station; there's a lot to see in Shanghai but you'll need to use the Metro. It's very clean, well run and most cars have signs and verbal announcements in English. And don't forget Suzhou and Qibao!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Shanghai is a vary safe city and vary modern also they have different cultural and You can have restaurant like Italian food everything you can find in Shanghai and even with a vary cheap price compare to other city like hongKong dubai

5/5 - Excellent

Jeff

Lots of shopping  biking ‍♀️ karaoke

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It will be packed during the holidays but there is a wide variety of food choices and shopping choices. Walking around the city is very safe and you can see a lot by just taking a stroll around town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A mystical place, people are courteous and well manner.

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