Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

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.
A red bicycle with a wooden cart attached, parked on a street.
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)
Despite years of war and revolution, the soul and skyline of one of the world’s great waterfront boulevards has risen to even greater heights.
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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

Rp178.590
per adult
Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More
Award-winning Shanghai Acrobatics Show in Shanghai

Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour

Rp2.410.965
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

Rp168.550
per adult
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Rp1.410.861
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

Rp196.449
per adult
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Take Bullet Train to visit Badaling Great Wall with guide ticket.

Take Bullet Train to visit Badaling Great Wall with guide ticket.

Rp1.160.835
per adult
Take Bullet Train to visit Badaling Great Wall with guide ticket.
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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 Rp2.934.993 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp2.934.993
Rp3.422.202 total
20 Aug - 21 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, conveniently located, great rooms with nice river views. The breakfast was fantastic. The only thing I didn’t like was the concierge service, it took a long wait for someone to show up at the desk when we needed to store my luggage, and same for retrieval. Not a 5-star hotel ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is Rp3.181.564 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp3.181.564
Rp3.709.705 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 People's ...
Conrad Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is Rp1.980.524 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.980.524
Rp2.277.602 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Location was great and easily convenient"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
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 Rp2.868.711 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.868.711
Rp3.344.911 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! (1,004 reviews)
"The breakfast had a huge amount of choices and there was gluten free food for my neice."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Regent Shanghai Pudong

Regent Shanghai Pudong

5 out of 5
210 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is Rp3.048.999 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp3.048.999
Rp3.555.132 total
20 Aug - 21 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
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is Rp4.056.495 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp4.056.495
Rp4.729.873 total
4 Aug - 5 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! (825 reviews)
"The Concierge Team were brilliant!"

Reviewed on 20 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.
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.

A traditional Chinese courtyard with ornate buildings, a bridge over water, and a statue.

Puxi

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

Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide