Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai

A bustling outdoor café with blue and red umbrellas, surrounded by historic buildings and trees.
A cityscape with a prominent AUORA building, a pedestrian pathway, and a park with red flowers.
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A busy urban street with tall buildings, billboards, and traffic lights.
A tree-lined pathway with people walking.

Stay near popular Downtown Shanghai attractions

A large, historic building with a clock tower and a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a busy square with pedestrians.

The Bund

9.2/10 (2,555 reviews)
The changing fortunes of this sprawling riverside walkway are symbolic of the evolution of Shanghai itself.
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Things to do

Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More

Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More

RM41
per adult
Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More
Shanghai: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Shanghai: Roaming China Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

RM9
per traveller
Shanghai: Roaming China Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Award-winning Shanghai Acrobatics Show in Shanghai

Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour

RM549
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

RM38
per adult
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

RM45
per adult
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

RM321
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
The price is RM650 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM650
RM758 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great access to the most popular sights in Shanghai, and we stayed in the newer part of the hotel, and everything is great. The room is comfy and clean, very roomy."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is RM683 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
RM683
RM797 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and The Bund ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location near metro stations, shopping and dining. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is RM448 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM448
RM516 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"A wonderful hotel with excellent service."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Regent Shanghai Pudong

Regent Shanghai Pudong

5 out of 5
210 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is RM815 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
RM815
RM951 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (593 reviews)
"Large and comfortable room. Very convenient to the metro and airport."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Regent Shanghai Pudong
Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM586 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
RM586
RM684 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Very unique rooms i must say the bailman amenities we're amazing."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is RM921 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
RM921
RM1,074 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (817 reviews)
"Amazing. True five star hotel. Fancy room, gorgeous view. The staff were warm and welcome. After we checked out, I was rolling my suitcase with my daughter walking towards the entrance, a staff member walked over and offered to help with the luggage. I was literally just two steps away from the entrance. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
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Where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

Find the best Downtown Shanghai areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Shanghai
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A city skyline with illuminated buildings and a large spherical structure reflecting in the water.

Pudong

Shanghai Disneyland© and The Bund are top sights in Pudong, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Huinan Station or Safari Park Station to see more sights in the area.

A multi-tiered pagoda with ornate railings and traditional architecture.

Jing'an

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Zhabei Park.

A large circular plaza with a fountain, surrounded by modern buildings and a prominent circular structure in the center.

Huangpu

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like Nanjing Road Shopping District and People's Square, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a calm pond, and well-maintained greenery.

Lujiazui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Huarun Times Square is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

An aerial view of a historic red brick church with a tall steeple, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.

Xuhui

Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Stadium.

Downtown Shanghai

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