Hostels in Shanghai, China
Are you getting ready to make a trip to China's largest city and wondering how you'll afford the ritzy hotels that target waiguoren (foreigners)? Then why not try one of the great Shanghai backpackers’ hostels? Arguably the most modern city in the country, the city offers a great blend of traditional Chinese culture with plenty of Western influence. Spend your mornings looking at ancient artefacts, eat some soup filled dumplings for lunch, and take in a musical in the afternoon followed by nightclubbing at the city's most popular venues. Here are five of the best hostels in Shanghai.
Phoenix Hostel , Shanghai
The Phoenix Hostel is in the Heart of Shanghai and offers many activities within walking distance. You're just a few minutes' walk from People's Square. A pleasant 15 minute walk will get you to the Shanghai museum, the Shanghai Art Museum, Yu Yuan, the Bund and Bai Yun temple. After you are done with your sightseeing for the day, hang out with other travelers and backpackers on the hostel's rooftop bar and cafe.
Blue Mountain Bund Youth Hostel
Just a five minute walk from East Nanjing Road and the Metro station is the Blue Mountain Bund Youth Hostel. Enjoy the feeling of being in your home in the comfortable rooms with plenty of amenities such as 24-hour hot water, free movies and books and table football. Since you are near the Metro station, you can easily get to Old Town or XinTianDi, one of Shanghai's hottest hangouts.
Mingtown People's Square Youth Hostel
The Mingtown People's Square Youth Hostel is off of the main roads so that you can enjoy your stay in a quiet area of the city. You'll be within walking distance of the Bund, great shopping on NanJing Road, the Old City, People's Square and Yu Gardens.
Rock & Wood International Youth Hostel
The Rock & Wood International Youth Hostel is a beautiful property with small fish ponds, a bit off the main roads, but in a central location. You'll be about a ten minute walk to the Metro station which will easily get you to the River area to explore PuDong and PuXi. The hostel has a great environment and bar to hang out and relax in if you need a few hours' rest from your sightseeing.
Le Tour Travel's Rest Youth Hostel
Le Tour Travel's Rest Youth Hostel is in a quiet residential part of Shanghai, near NanJing Road, in a renovated towel factory. It offers great character and a glimpse into China's past. For more history, walk to the French Concession area and when you are ready to come back to the present, head over to the Shanghai Exhibition area.
Youth hostels are perfect for the budget traveller. Whether you are just in the city for a few days while backpacking across the country or spending a week or more sightseeing around the greater Shanghai area, hostels are an excellent place to stay. They're both comfortable and reasonably priced accommodation.
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