The Best Hotels Closest to People's Square in Shanghai - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with bar stools.

A modern living room with a sofa, two round tables, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A balcony with a view of a river, city skyline, and a bridge.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and multiple balconies.

1. River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund

Downtown Shanghai, 1.3 km from People's Square

Rp1.013.883

Rp1.182.188 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, multiple balconies with flower boxes, and a prominent entrance with a sign reading "Apartment".

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a chandelier, and a large window.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a city skyline at night.

2. OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square

Downtown Shanghai, 0.3 km from People's Square

twinkle

Rp3.182.343

Rp3.710.611 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, outdoor seating area, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sun cart, surrounded by stone walls and recessed lighting.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

3. The Sukhothai Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 1.1 km from People's Square

Carlos

Rp4.677.805

Rp5.454.321 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern building with a reflective pool, a unique tree sculpture, and a dining area visible through glass walls.

A rooftop terrace with a glass-enclosed lounge area, outdoor seating, and a garden with plants and flowers.

4. Alila Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 1.3 km from People's Square

Alan

Rp6.484.590

Rp7.561.033 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central fountain, multiple dining areas, and balconies.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a central floral arrangement, and a patterned carpet.

A modern outdoor patio area with white wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a central water feature.

A grand staircase with ornate golden railings, leading to a second-floor area with a dining room and a conference room.

5. Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 0.9 km from People's Square

ALI

Rp1.861.631

Rp2.140.864 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A high-rise hotel with a distinctive cylindrical top, multiple floors, and a central courtyard.

A lobby with a geometric floor design, chandeliers, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, ottoman, bed, and large windows offering city views.

A hotel room with a sofa set, a round coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

6. Central Hotel Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 0.9 km from People's Square

Lean Marie

Rp1.628.592

Rp1.872.871 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a decorative wall with hanging plants, and a recessed seating area with a fireplace.

A night view of a city skyline with illuminated buildings and a river.

A view from a window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table and chair, a nightstand, and a view of the city skyline at night.

7. The Shanghai EDITION

Downtown Shanghai, 1.4 km from People's Square

Jacob

Rp6.717.944

Rp7.833.128 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious lobby with palm trees, a central staircase, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

A couple dining at a table with a seafood platter, wine glasses, and a dessert selection in a modern indoor setting with palm trees and a view of a building.

A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a menu display.

8. The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 0.9 km from People's Square

Colette

Rp2.665.240

Rp3.107.665 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a wooden ceiling with a grid pattern, and a herringbone floor.

A modern interior with curved lines, a bar area, and a seating space.

A lobby with a central decorative tree, a reflective floor, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, two bar stools, and a bookshelf filled with books.

9. Habo Hotel Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 0.9 km from People's Square

Zitouni

Rp2.785.750

Rp3.248.185 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with city views, large windows, and a starry ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, comfortable seating, and a view of the cityscape through expansive windows.

A cityscape view from a hotel room with a large window, featuring modern buildings and a river.

A cityscape view from a high-rise room with a round table and blue sofa with patterned cushions.

10. Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

Downtown Shanghai, 1.2 km from People's Square

Kyden

Rp2.008.955

Rp2.342.441 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern dining area with a panoramic city view, featuring a table and chairs, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large window offering a cityscape view, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a skylight ceiling, red lounge chairs, and stone pillars.

11. Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Downtown Shanghai, 0.9 km from People's Square

Arpana

Rp2.643.784

Rp3.082.652 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a piano, and a large chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city at dusk.

A spacious library with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a large, colorful rug.

A buffet table with various desserts and beverages, set against a cityscape view through a large window.

12. JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square

Downtown Shanghai, 0.5 km from People's Square

Wonisha

Rp3.208.970

Rp3.741.660 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern bar area with a high ceiling and a glass dome structure, featuring seating and a bar counter.

A dining area with round tables set for a meal, large windows offering a city skyline view, and a modern ceiling design.

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and a city view through large windows.

13. Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

Downtown Shanghai, 1 km from People's Square

Jemila

Rp2.075.089

Rp2.419.554 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and large windows.

A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the pool, a staircase leading down, and a reception area in the background.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar counter with bottles and glasses, and a view of a modern building.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and built-in shelves with decorative items.

14. ANDAZ XINTIANDI, SHANGHAI, BY HYATT

Downtown Shanghai, 0.8 km from People's Square

Aleph

Rp3.082.794

Rp3.594.539 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

The entrance of The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai with a black awning, red flowers, and a sign indicating the address.

A building with multiple balconies adorned with red flowers.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large abstract painting, and modern seating arrangements.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, red curtains, and two tall floor lamps.

15. TUI BLUE Yangtze Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 0.5 km from People's Square

Ruomei

Rp2.360.434

Rp2.714.734 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a mural of city buildings.

A grand staircase with a cityscape mural on the walls, a tram, and a clock.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)

Downtown Shanghai, 0.7 km from People's Square

Pete

Rp1.077.152

Rp1.255.960 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by walls with vertical lines and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A gym with various exercise machines, a central bench, and a television on the wall.

A modern restaurant with a central island, a dog, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a large window with a view of greenery.

17. Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

Downtown Shanghai, 0.7 km from People's Square

Deborah

Rp1.625.646

Rp1.895.489 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern reception area with a black counter, green walls, and a seating area with brown sofas.

A modern building with a curved glass facade, adjacent to a shorter structure with a brick facade.

A modern bar area with stools, a counter, and a seating area with couches and chairs.

A modern interior with a long corridor, seating area, and arched columns.

18. Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)

Downtown Shanghai, 0.9 km from People's Square

Jasmina

Rp932.907

Rp1.087.771 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, green and brown chairs, and a buffet counter with fruits and vegetables.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a kitchen area, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines, large windows with a city view, and a mirrored wall.

19. Riverdale Residence Xintiandi Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 0.8 km from People's Square

Rodrigo

Rp2.086.678

Rp2.211.985 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

20. Book and Bed - East Nanjing Road

Downtown Shanghai, 1.1 km from People's Square

Kabir

Rp895.931

Rp1.044.655 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to People's Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund	9.6 Exceptional 122 reviews	View
OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square	9.6 Exceptional 119 reviews	View
The Sukhothai Shanghai	9.6 Exceptional 389 reviews	View
Alila Shanghai	9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top People's Square Hotel Reviews

Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was well maintained, with friendly staff, in a great location near the Bund. There was a variety of options for breakfast we had included (Asian and Western), and the lounge access we included was pleasant with friendly staff who remembered our preferences. The concierge also helped with getting a reasonable drive to the airport as Didi would have actually been more expensive. It was a great stay for our first time to Shanghai."

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

10/10 Excellent

"Very centrally located Walking distance to all Comfortable beds Spacious rooms Big hotel Breakfast was just ok in terms of choices. But what they had was good. All you can eat hairy crab dinners is very popular with the locals. Hotel gets have pref and discount."

Blossom House Shanghai On The Bund

10/10 Excellent

"amazing all staff were so kind and helpful throughout our stay"

Central Hotel Shanghai

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very spacious and clean. Staff spoke English and were very helpful with any questions. Check in and check out was very quick and simple. The hotel is very close to Nanjing road about a couple minutes walking distance which is great if you like shopping. There is a family mart and Lawsons a couple of minutes walking distance from the hotel which was great. Would recommend to family and friends."

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

10/10 Excellent

"The clean, immaculate room offers an amazing river view that is absolutely spectacular for watching the Shanghai skyline lit up at night from the privacy of your own room."

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai People's Square

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location and good place to stay. Buffet breakfast is nice and gym + laundry in the hotel is very convenient. Staff are all very friendly and helpful."

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

8/10 Good

"Great location, our second stay here. Rooms are very dated and require refurbishment, carpet was lifting and furniture worn. Public areas and breakfast all very good."

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room perfect for a family with children. Large space, room for storage, perfect amenities. Shower was clean with great water pressure, separate toilet room with heated seat auto-flush pedestal. Hotel was in fantastic location, very close to two subway lines. Yuyuan garden across the street. Lots of breakfast options at the included breakfast bar. Front desks staff were friendly and very helpful. Even helped with online ordering or takeout food when my app wouldn't work. Highly recommend."

Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean, the staff was polite and helpful. It wasn’t the most accessible when it comes to Didi’s, they never come directly to the front of the hotel."

Other attractions near People's Square

A large circular plaza with a fountain, surrounded by modern buildings and a prominent circular structure in the center.

Shanghai Museum

8.4/10 (575 reviews)

Created in the shape of an enormous traditional cooking pot, Shanghai’s premier museum serves up the finest of China’s ancient arts, cultures and philosophy.

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A modern building with a curved roof and glass facade at night.

Shanghai Grand Theatre

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Shanghai Grand Theatre, a popular theatre in Shanghai. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

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A subway car interior with blue seats, overhead handrails, and safety signs.

People’s Park

8.6/10 (36 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at People’s Park, a lovely green space in Shanghai. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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South Yunnan Road

7.8/10 (16 reviews)

During your trip to Shanghai, you can search for that perfect souvenir at South Yunnan Road. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Great World Entertainment Center

7.6/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Great World Entertainment Center during your stay in Shanghai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Shanghai Times Square

During your trip to Shanghai, you can do some window-shopping at Shanghai Times Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Shanghai Concert Hall

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Shanghai Concert Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Shanghai. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Old City Wall and Dajing Ge Pavilion

You can find out about the history of Shanghai with a visit to Old City Wall and Dajing Ge Pavilion. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around People's Square?

People's Square is located in a historic area of Shanghai known for its array of dining options and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 220 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to People's Square?

Conrad Shanghai is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from People's Square. Other good choices close by include Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre and Grand Central Hotel Shanghai.

How many hotels are there close to People's Square?

Expedia has 220 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from People's Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near People's Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near People's Square.

What can I see and do near People's Square?

Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Natural History Museum and Museum at Fairmont Peace Hotel feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like The Bund, Old Chinese City and Shanghai Old Street. You can catch a show at Shanghai Grand Theatre, Paramount and Shanghai Concert Hall.

How can I get to People's Square?

You can access metro transport at East Nanjing Road Station, Yuyuan Garden Station and Puxi Tram Stop. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for People's Square hotels

1. River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund

2. OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square

3. The Sukhothai Shanghai

4. Alila Shanghai

5. Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

6. Central Hotel Shanghai

7. The Shanghai EDITION

8. The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

9. Habo Hotel Shanghai

10. Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

11. Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

12. JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square

13. Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

14. ANDAZ XINTIANDI, SHANGHAI, BY HYATT

15. TUI BLUE Yangtze Shanghai

16. Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)

17. Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

18. Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)

19. Riverdale Residence Xintiandi Shanghai

20. Book and Bed - East Nanjing Road

Compare popular hotels close to People's Square

Top People's Square Hotel Reviews

Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Blossom House Shanghai On The Bund

Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai People's Square

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)

Other attractions near People's Square

Shanghai Museum

Shanghai Grand Theatre

People’s Park

South Yunnan Road

Great World Entertainment Center

Shanghai Times Square

Shanghai Concert Hall

Old City Wall and Dajing Ge Pavilion

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