Budget Hostels from S$59

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and temples.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start: 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 WiFi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers and free WiFi in all rooms. J Trip Youth Hostel - Guests can enjoy a restaurant, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Shanghai Sky168 Youth Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Zhongxing Road Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. You’ll find towels, showers and linens 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 WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with free WiFi. Shanghai LOST International Youth Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Zhongxing Road Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as a lift. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Shanghai, one of Expedia’s 18 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information 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 Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park. Cultural attractions include Shanghai Grand Theatre, MOCA Shanghai and Shanghai Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in 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), located 8 mi (12.9 km) away. An alternative is Pudong International Airport (PVG), situated 20.3 mi (32.7 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to make use of public transport. Take advantage of metro transport at People’s Square Station, Dashijie Station and Xinzha Road Station. To see more of the area, catch a train at Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station or Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.