Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings and a prominent tower with colorful lights.
A river with boats, a city skyline with modern skyscrapers, and a distinctive tower with a spherical observation deck.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and dense urban buildings.
A river with a large ship, a prominent tower, and a dense urban skyline.
A city skyline with modern skyscrapers, a distinctive tower with a spherical observation deck, and a bridge over a river.

Stay near popular Downtown Shanghai attractions

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

The Bund

9.2/10 (2,555 reviews)
Join the fashionable crowds as they wander along this world-famous riverside boulevard, where the opulent buildings tell of Shanghai’s international trading history.
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Activities

Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More

Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More

NZ$15
per adult
Shanghai Day Tour with English Guide – Explore Yu Garden & More
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour

NZ$139
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Evening Huangpu River Cruise & Bund City Lights Tour
Pan fried dumplings

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

NZ$139
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
Shanghai Natural History Museum Entry Ticket

Shanghai Natural History Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$19
per adult
Shanghai Natural History Museum Entry Ticket
Yu Garden in Shanghai

Best of Shanghai Day Tour

NZ$139
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Best of Shanghai Day Tour
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

NZ$17
per adult
Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Downtown Shanghai Hotel Deals

Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
The price is NZ$369 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$369
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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 ...
Conrad Shanghai
Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
The price is NZ$387 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$387
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location and outstanding services. I will come back next time"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
The price is NZ$290 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$290
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

5 out of 5
555 Middle Xizang Road Shanghai Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$467 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$467
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 ...
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Henan Central Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is NZ$372 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$372
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

3.5 out of 5
No. 388 Renmin Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is NZ$241 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$241
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (342 reviews)
"Good location and great breakfast"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

Find the best Downtown Shanghai areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 traditional Chinese temple with golden roofs and intricate designs, surrounded by modern skyscrapers.

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.

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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.

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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 Stadium.

Downtown Shanghai Travel Guide

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