Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai

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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.
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Stay near popular Downtown Shanghai attractions

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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

RM552
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

RM39
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

RM323
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 RM525 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
RM525
RM613 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"This was our second time staying at a Shangri-La, and it certainly did not disappoint! We previously stayed at the Shangri-La in Singapore three years ago, and this time we stayed at the Shanghai property. The hotel is beautiful, clean, spacious, and incredibly well located. It is close to the Oriental ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is RM612 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
RM612
RM714 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel is fine, room had a wonderful view, location was very convenient as well. The hotel rooms are old. Which might look like the marble in the bathroom is kind of moldy, worn off. Rooms are small too, not a convenient layout. Other than that the stay was great. Staff is exceptional."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is RM813 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
RM813
RM949 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Regent Shanghai Pudong

Regent Shanghai Pudong

5 out of 5
210 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is RM679 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
RM679
RM792 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (599 reviews)
"Definitely a 5/5 hotel! The staff were very helpful in assisting with any questions we had, in helping us get our Didis, and everything we needed. The hotel is extremely clean and well kept as well, in a great location. I would definitely recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Regent Shanghai Pudong
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is RM421 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
RM421
RM484 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is RM344 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
RM344
RM396 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Central Hotel 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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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 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 The Bund, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

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 Jade Buddha Temple.

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, Shanghai Tower 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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