Downtown Shanghai

Shanghai

A bustling outdoor café with blue and red umbrellas, surrounded by historic buildings and trees.
A cityscape with a prominent AUORA building, a pedestrian pathway, and a park with red flowers.
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A busy urban street with tall buildings, billboards, and traffic lights.
A tree-lined pathway with people walking.

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A large, historic building with a clock tower and a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a busy square with pedestrians.

The Bund

9.2/5 (2,555 reviews)
Despite years of war and revolution, the soul and skyline of one of the world’s great waterfront boulevards has risen to even greater heights.
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Things to do

Award-winning Shanghai Acrobatics Show in Shanghai

Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour

HK$1,058
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Chinese Acrobatics and Shanghai Evening Tour
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

HK$619
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking

HK$86
per adult
Shanghai Natural History Museum Ticket Booking
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

HK$99
per adult
Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

HK$74
per adult
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket
Pan fried dumplings

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

HK$619
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
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Top hotels in Downtown Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

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Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is HK$801 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
HK$801
HK$922 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The room was very large, breakfast was a decent variety but be careful as despite allergens being displayed, they can be incorrectly labeled. The bathroom was very big in the room with a full size shower, bath and double sink. although the shower particularly around the drain area had quite a bit ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is HK$1,384 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
HK$1,384
HK$1,613 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and The Bund ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing location with helpful staff"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Conrad Shanghai
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

4.5 out of 5
159 South He Nan Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is HK$806 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
HK$806
HK$940 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Older property, refresh needed. Can be cleaner"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

5 out of 5
555 Middle Xizang Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is HK$1,161 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
HK$1,161
HK$1,354 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"excellent hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road Shanghai Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,845 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
HK$1,845
HK$2,151 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (809 reviews)
"great"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
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Where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

Find the best Downtown Shanghai areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Shanghai
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A city skyline with illuminated buildings and a large spherical structure reflecting in the water.

Pudong

Shanghai Disneyland© and The Bund are top sights in Pudong, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Huinan Station or Safari Park Station to see more sights in the area.

A multi-tiered pagoda with ornate railings and traditional architecture.

Jing'an

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Jade Buddha Temple.

A large circular plaza with a fountain, surrounded by modern buildings and a prominent circular structure in the center.

Huangpu

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like Nanjing Road Shopping District and The Bund, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a calm pond, and well-maintained greenery.

Lujiazui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

An aerial view of a historic red brick church with a tall steeple, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.

Xuhui

Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Library Bibliotheca Zi-Ka-Wei.

Downtown Shanghai

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