Hostel in Shanghai cost $14 for a dorm. A private room in hostels in Shanghai cost $57. (based on Hostelz.com Price Comparison)
3 Youth Hostels in Shanghai
Written by Undercover Phoenician| Last update: Feb 1, 2025
Table of Content: The Perfect Guide to Hostels
Shanghai is a city where old meets new in exciting ways. Here, you can see tall skyscrapers next to traditional markets. The best youth hostels in Shanghai let you dive into this mix easily.
Short and crisp: Hostels in Shanghai
- Dayin Hostel - Shanghai Jing'an - best for Digital Nomads, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- Dayin International Youth Hostel - People's Square & Old Town - best for Adventure Hostels, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- Dayin Hotel (people Square & Suzhou River Branch) - best for Digital Nomads, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
Full List of Youth Hostels in Shanghai
1 Dayin Hostel - Shanghai Jing'an
Prices start from $30.74 for a dorm and $63.17 for a private room.
2 Dayin International Youth Hostel - People's Square & Old Town
Prices start from $21.14 for a dorm and $78.19 for a private room.
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3 Dayin Hotel (people Square & Suzhou River Branch)
Prices start from $21.06 for a dorm and $89.03 for a private room.
Map for 3 Youth Hostels in Shanghai
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How much are hostels in Shanghai?
Let's talk about hostel prices in Shanghai. This graph shows you typical, average prices for a bed in a dorm and for a private room. Simply mouse-over to see rates for each month.
Prices can vary a lot, especially on high-season, weekends, and special holidays such as New Years Eve.
Average Dorm Price per Month in Shanghai
Average Private Room Price per Month in Shanghai
Still not sure? Pick this!
#1 Top Hostel in Shanghai: Dayin Hostel - Shanghai Jing'an
This is the overall best rated hostel in Dayin Hostel - Shanghai Jing'an. The overall rating is 9.4. You cannot go wrong here.
It is your safest bet in case you are not sure which hostel to pick.
The price for a dorm at Dayin Hostel - Shanghai Jing'an starts from $15.37.
#1 Best Hostel in Shanghai
FAQ about Shanghai Hostels
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Best Hostel in Shanghai is...
Dayin Hostel - Shanghai Jing'an!