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A modern hotel room with a wooden accent wall, a grey sofa, a white desk, and a large bed with decorative pillows.

1. Meego Youth Hotel Shanghai Jingan

Jing'an

₹2,440 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hallway with a wooden ceiling, green hanging plants, and a wall with photos and clips.

2. Zhihexing International Youth Hostel

Chaoyang

Martin

₹3,402 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Yishang Hotel Kunming Changshui Airport

Guandu

Kar Foon

₹3,969 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A traditional wooden building with a stone courtyard, a staircase, and a view of the surrounding area.

4. Yi's Hostel

Deqin

Anonymous traveller

₹2,537 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and pendant lighting.

5. Guangzhou Desti Youth Hostel - Rainbow Bridge Metro Station

Liwan

₹2,458 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A person holding a beer glass in a bar setting with a counter and shelves in the background.

6. Dayin International Youth Hostel - People's Square & Old Town

Jing'an

Daniel

₹4,270 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A modern interior with a geometric ceiling design, hanging pendant lights, and wooden panel walls.

7. Dayin International Youth Hostel - Tianzifang & Xintiandi

Huangpu

₹8,142 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A reception desk with a wooden slat wall, a clock, and various decorative gears.

8. Hangzhou Memory Travel International Hotel- Edge West Lake

Downtown Hangzhou

Abdul Moiz

₹2,429 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

9. WeFlow Hostel - Shanghai Xintiandi

Downtown Shanghai

10. Shanghai LOST International Youth Hostel

Jing'an

A cozy room with a view of a city skyline through large windows. There are two cushioned seating areas with a tray table in between.

11. Shanghai Sky168 Youth Hostel

Jing'an

Anonymous traveller

A hallway with a large abstract painting on the wall and a wooden door with a traditional design.

12. Laiyin Garden City Hostel

Nanshan

lok sze

13. Guilin Central Wada Hostel

Qixing

An outdoor seating area with thatched umbrellas, a campfire setup, and a tent in the background.

14. Chengdu Flipflop Hostel

Chengdu City Centre

Anonymous traveller

₹2,156 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A cozy cafe with wooden tables and benches, shelves with plants, and a yellow ceiling.

15. Suzhou Blue Gate Hostel

Suzhou Old Town

Avery

₹1,786 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window.

16. Hangzhou Shanghui Hotel

Downtown Hangzhou

Micah

₹1,568 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

17. Village Utopian Hostel

Chongqing

A cozy cafe with wooden beams, hanging plants, and a variety of seating options.

18. Peking Station Hostel

Downtown Beijing

"Advertised as a private room but was actually a dorm (same story reported by other travelers). Sheets instead of curtains. Told off for talking at 11pm. Noisy repairs underway from 7am. Floors never swept, tables sticky. Gave the property 3 days notice I would be leaving early but they still refused even a partial refund for the remaining nights, leaving me hundreds of dollars out of pocket. Absolute money grubbing. Stay away."

Julian

₹6,545 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A modern building with the name 'Sonderia' prominently displayed. There are outdoor seating areas with umbrellas and potted plants.

19. Chengdu Sonderia Hostel&Bar-Lazybones

Chengdu City Centre

Paula Alicia Saez

₹2,495 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A modern dining area with long tables and chairs, a central tree planter, and a high ceiling with skylights.

20. Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel

Huangpu

"Nossa experiência neste hostel começou de forma preocupante, mas terminou sendo uma das estadias mais acolhedoras da viagem. Reservamos um quarto duplo superior com banheiro privativo e janela. Porém, ao chegarmos para o check-in, fomos informados de que, por um erro interno, nosso quarto não estava disponível. Foi um momento de muito desespero para nós dois, já que estávamos chegando em Xangai cheios de expectativas e com a reserva paga antecipadamente. Inicialmente, pediram que cancelássemos...

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Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

10/10 Excellent

"This was our second time staying at a Shangri-La, and it certainly did not disappoint! We previously stayed at the Shangri-La in Singapore three years ago, and this time we stayed at the Shanghai property. The hotel is beautiful, clean, spacious, and incredibly well located. It is close to the Oriental Pearl Tower and on the quieter side of the Bund, making it a lovely location for exploring the area and enjoying the boat trips along the Bund. After a busy day out, it was always a pleasure to return to the hotel. Our room was lovely and spacious, and the overall atmosphere was very comfortable. The staff were generally friendly, although we felt the service in the Singapore branch was slightly better. That said, the breakfast staff were exceptional. We had specific dietary requirements, and the breakfast team went above and beyond to help us. They personally walked us around to explain the different options, brought in the chef to speak with us, and gave us advice on what would be suitable. They were genuinely so kind and accommodating, which we really appreciated. The hotel was also very kind in allowing us to keep our dietary food in their fridge, as the fridge in our room was more of a cool box than a proper fridge. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. The incredible location, beautiful spacious rooms, and the kindness of the breakfast team made it a pleasure to stay here. We would definitely consider returning to Shangri-La again!"

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

10/10 Excellent

"The staff of this hotel are exceptional! They ensure every detail is perfect and make it an incredibly memorable experience for the guests. Everyone is treated in a special, personal manner. The food is outstanding- from the breakfast which has everything you could ever desire and tastes amazing to the finer dining restaurants that had dishes comparable to any Michelin star in the world. The rooms are spacious, very clean and the amenity spaces such as the gym and pool are wonderful. Thank you for an amazing and memorable stay!"

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Accommodation	188 Hostels
Lowest Price	₹1,568
Highest Price	₹8,142

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Our top choices for China hostels

1. Meego Youth Hotel Shanghai Jingan

2. Zhihexing International Youth Hostel

3. Yishang Hotel Kunming Changshui Airport

4. Yi's Hostel

5. Guangzhou Desti Youth Hostel - Rainbow Bridge Metro Station

6. Dayin International Youth Hostel - People's Square & Old Town

7. Dayin International Youth Hostel - Tianzifang & Xintiandi

8. Hangzhou Memory Travel International Hotel- Edge West Lake

9. WeFlow Hostel - Shanghai Xintiandi

10. Shanghai LOST International Youth Hostel

11. Shanghai Sky168 Youth Hostel

12. Laiyin Garden City Hostel

13. Guilin Central Wada Hostel

14. Chengdu Flipflop Hostel

15. Suzhou Blue Gate Hostel

16. Hangzhou Shanghui Hotel

17. Village Utopian Hostel

18. Peking Station Hostel

19. Chengdu Sonderia Hostel&Bar-Lazybones

20. Hi Cozy International Youth Hostel

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Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

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