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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for going out. You can check out cultural highlights like the museums in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options get the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to look first: Shanghai Meego Youth Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of West Nanjing Road Station and Shanghai Natural History Museum Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Iforest Youth Hotel - Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Huanghe Road Store - Located within a 5-minute walk of West Nanjing Road. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk at this property. You’ll find showers, hairdryers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Shanghai Sky168 Youth Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Zhongxing Road Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. You’ll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Dayin International Youth Hostel - People’s Square & Old Town - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Zhongxing Road Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi. IFOREST Hotel (Shanghai Flagship Store) - Located within a 10-minute walk of Jing’an Temple and West Nanjing Road. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi and free toiletries.

If you’re looking for somewhere affordable to stay in Shanghai, one of Expedia’s 17 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 8°C. The rainiest months in Shanghai are June, July, August and September, with each month seeing an average of 196 mm of rainfall.

In general, Shanghai is known for its museums, temples and sightseeing. Top attractions include The Bund and Shanghai Disneyland©. Get out into nature with places such as People’s Park, Huangpu Park and Fuxing Park. Cultural attractions include Shanghai Grand Theatre, MOCA Shanghai and Shanghai Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Shanghai in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 8 mi (12.9 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Pudong International Airport (PVG), which is 20.3 mi (32.7 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. You can access metro transport at People’s Square Station, Dashijie Station and Xinzha Road Station. To explore more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station or Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.