Shanghai is like any big city and it feels too Western. The old city and Yuyuan Gardens is touristy but beautiful and the area across the water from the Bund is beautiful. There is not much to do here, so after three days I was ready to move on.
Hostels in Shanghai Municipality 
You are looking for hostels in Shanghai Municipality? Good news, you have come to the right place.
On this page we list every single city with hostels and other budget accommodations. Hostelz.com helps you to find your Shanghai Municipality hostel and compare its prices on the major booking sites such as Hostelworld, Hostelsclub and Booking.com. So you can sleep on a budget and save money while backpacking Shanghai Municipality.
All Cities in Shanghai Municipality
We list every single hostel in Shanghai Municipality and the world. In total, we have 1 cities in Shanghai Municipality for you. Please note that not all cities actually have a hostel to stay in. Below you can filter for cities with hostels and with no hostels-type accommodation, but guesthouses and budget hotels. This will help your planning.
All Shanghai Municipality hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Shanghai Municipality. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
Best Hostels in Hostels in Shanghai
We help you pick your hostel like no one else. Check our detailed guides to:
Jing'an District
"…Da Yin Hostel positions itself as a fully-equipped, comfortable hostel. The lobby features a more
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$15.37
Huangpu District
"…Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.
No curfew.
Child friendly.
Non smoking." …"Walk 30 more
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$16.34
Huangpu District
"…Traditional Shanghai cuisine is only 20 meters away from Weflow Hostel (Xintiandi) and Xintiandi more
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$7.42
Hongkou District
"…No curfew.
No Smoking.
Age Restriction:18 yrs ~ 35 yrs only.
Reception working hours 24 hours more
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$6.42
Jing'an District
"…No curfew.If you have any questions after checking in (including transportation routes to get more
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$7.66Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Shanghai Municipality
Now, that is a bummer. At the moment we do not have any super cool information on things to do in Shanghai Municipality. We are working on it!
Travel Tips for Shanghai Municipality - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Shanghai Municipality. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Shanghai Municipality. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Shanghai Municipality
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Shanghai Municipality?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Shanghai Municipality here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Shanghai Municipality safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.