The 8 Best Cheap Hotels in Shanghai

This 3.5-star Mercure property offers the kind of amenities you’d expect from a much more expensive hotel, without carrying the hefty price tag. Located in the Changning neighbourhood, the family-friendly Hongqiao SOHO features a fitness centre, a shared lounge, high-speed WiFi and a restaurant serving a breakfast buffet, while all 305 French-themed guest rooms contain a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

This 3.5-star Atour Hotel boasts a long list of amenities for a very tidy price. There’s a seating area and desk included in every one of the 207 rooms, a 24-hour help desk and a friendly round-the-clock reception, business centre and library, a free children’s club, plus a shuttle bus to explore the local area. Don’t miss the huge spread served up at the buffet breakfast.

Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Xintiandi Xizang South Road is found in the super-central Huangpu district of Shanghai, making it a popular option for families and business travellers on a budget. This 2.5-star hotel is a simple, modern property with a range of room types all offering air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities and plush toiletries.

The Hao Du Hotel is all about location, location, location, sitting smack-bang in the middle of Shanghai. Yu Garden, the Old City, People’s Square, the Shanghai Museum and Dashijie metro station are all sitting on the doorstep of these 193 great-value suites. A ‘mini’ double room is also available if you’re keen to stretch your travel budget even further.