Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide
Shanghai
Visit Downtown Shanghai
Stay near popular Downtown Shanghai attractions
Things to do
Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More
Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Take Bullet Train to visit Badaling Great Wall with guide ticket.
Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai
"The location is perfect and staff are extremely attentive and caring. We had dietary restrictions but had so many safe options and had chefs go out of their way curating menus for us!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
"Very good hotel. Just a bit dated but nostalgic of the old Shanghai feel."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
"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
Grand Hyatt Shanghai
"Very unique rooms i must say the bailman amenities we're amazing."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
"This is my favorite hotel I have ever stayed at. I got a free upgrade for my birthday and the view and room were INCREDIBLE. I almost turned my trip into a staycation. I ordered room service twice and took the best bath of my life every night. The desk area was perfect for a big meeting I had. There ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Central Hotel Shanghai
"This hotel is well maintained and big. Services is excellent. Location is perfect. Within minutes to Nanjing road and 15 minutes to The Bund"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Shanghai
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
