Low season | August | Cheapest month to stay with an average 22% drop in price. |
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High season | July | Most expensive month to stay with an average 378% rise in price. |
Average price (weeknight) | $170 | Average Sun. - Thu. price over the last 2 weeks. |
Average price (weekend night) | $176 | Average Fri. & Sat. price over the last 2 weeks. |
Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Shanghai. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
The most popular neighbourhoods amongst KAYAK users are Hongkou and Huangpu. Hotels in walking-distance from Tongji University are also very sought-after.
If you are looking for a hotel close to Tongji University, you should consider staying at Hyatt Regency Shanghai, Wujiaochang and Genting Star Shanghai, as they are the most recommended by KAYAK users.
The average price of a double room in Shanghai is $113, but it varies considerably depending on location, facilities, and seasonality. In the last 3 days, KAYAK users have found double rooms for as cheap as $22.
Shanghai has two international airports, Pudong and Hongqiao, which both have plenty of hotels nearby. Da Zhong Airport Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Pudong airport, while the Grand Mercure in Hongqiao, is a 10-minute drive to the Hongqiao Airport and Hongqiao Railway Station.
Many of the hotels in Shanghai near the Bund – China’s equivalent to Wall Street – are situated inside gorgeous art deco buildings. Among the most iconic of these is the Fairmont Peace Hotel, whose 1930s interior recalls the city’s heyday as the Pearl of the Orient.
The Shanghai Disneyland Hotel is a perfect choice for families. Connected to the theme park via a water taxi, the hotel features themed rooms that are a hit with kids. For a more grown-up alternative close to the Disneyland resort, the Wangdi Shangju Hotel in Pudong offers colourful, contemporary bedrooms and modern comforts, including plasma screen TVs and free wifi.
Shanghai is dotted with futuristic looking skyscrapers, and when it comes to soaring to extraordinary heights, its hotels are no exception. Try the Jing An Shangri La, occupying the top 29 floors of the Jing An skyscraper, or the Ritz-Carlton in Pudong, which features a rooftop restaurant on the 52nd floor.
Boasting 5 stars for its award-winning spa, the Peninsula Shanghai near the Bund harnesses both modern and traditional treatments. Another top choice is the PuLi Hotel and Spa just off West Nanjing Road in downtown Shanghai, home to a spectacular infinity pool and a spa that uses ancient Chinese therapies to help you unwind.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Shanghai districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Shanghai city centre
Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.