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  1. 1. Novice Nomad

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  2. 2. Avid Traveller

    10-20 Reviews Added

  3. 3. Globetrotter

    20+ Reviews Added

92% Customer Rating

13 reviews
Latest Reviews

basia569949 (Novice Nomad from USA), October 2009:

Great time! Xiao's staffing is wonderful, 15 minute walk to subway, great view from 17th floor, nice to experience real Chinese ... more

cillianthornton4865 (Novice Nomad from Ireland), October 2009:

very helpful staff, nice place

Description:

Located in the most centred and lively area of Shanghai; the best cafe, pub district, central market and More Info... »

Backpacker Homestay Shanghai

88% Customer Rating

197 reviews
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Mecit (Novice Nomad from Turkey), December 2009:

very clean place like home. also staff here are very helpfull and kind. I would come here again. deffinitly reccoment it

dvlab3343 (Novice Nomad from Russia), November 2009:

Everything is merely perfect besides strong excrements smell and moisture blown from the toilets - even in the most expensive room... more

Description:

This beautiful building gives our guests the chance not just to see Shanghai's history but also to sleep More Info... »

Shanghai Koala Garden House

86% Customer Rating

153 reviews
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jase_19051116 (Novice Nomad from Australia), December 2009:

Plenty of character. Like the restaurant there, and the fact it has a a pool table. Very laid back, staff a really friendly. Lots ... more

judithkleiner6391 (Novice Nomad from Germany), November 2009:

the hostel is great, we could walk from there to a lot of very interesting places in Shanghai. The staff was really nice and alway... more

Description:

The MINGTOWN Etour Hostel is located in the most developed city in China ?Grand Shanghai! It's convenie More Info... »

Mingtown Etour International Youth Hostel

86% Customer Rating

246 reviews
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jasonthibault3831 (Novice Nomad from Canada), December 2009:

I had an absolutely wonderful time at the Blue Mountain hostel. It's been by far one of the best hostel's that I have ever been to... more

Cosmo17 (Novice Nomad from England), December 2009:

Best Shanghai Hostel

Description:

Right opposite metro station, Blue Mountain is conveniently located in the city center. Clean rooms, 24-hour hot showers, self-s.. More Info... »

Blue Mountain Youth Hostel

86% Customer Rating

196 reviews
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Valeska (Novice Nomad from Germany), December 2009:

Everything very good. Except of: recommandation for shopping and party in the evening were not good and the breakfast could be ex... more

mariekevanoorschot6776 (Avid Traveller from Netherlands), November 2009:

Good hostel to stay, good room (dorm) and bathroom, breakfast included in the price, internet works well. Metro is very close so l... more

Description:

Searching for a great place to stay in Shanghai? Look no further! This is Shanghai City Central Youth Hostel located at the int.. More Info... »

City Central International Hostel

85% Customer Rating

266 reviews
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benrudi4877 (Novice Nomad from England), December 2009:

nice enough with good chinese food in the place downstairs. bit dull though.

rodrigocristof2092 (Novice Nomad from Brazil), December 2009:

The lockers were not in very good conditions; The information given to the guests by the staff is crossed (told 2 different people... more

Description:

Clean - Comfortable - Convenient - Cultural The Phoenix is a small independent hostel in the centre o More Info... »

The Phoenix

83% Customer Rating

47 reviews
Latest Reviews

yemichan (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

This hostel is very nice- definitely well worth its cost. Central location, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I would sta... more

Perkin (Novice Nomad from Philippines), October 2009:

This is the second time I have stayed in this hostel, and it\'s been good to me so far. The staff was more than willing to help ... more

Description:

The Koala Hostel is ideally located in the heart of the shopping, tourist, business and entertainment..... More Info... »

Koala International Youth Hostel

83% Customer Rating

94 reviews
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planetsmashers (Novice Nomad from Canada), November 2009:

First time in China and arrived late at night. The hostel was close to the metro station but I found the longest way there. The ... more

timae (Novice Nomad from Germany), November 2009:

Fun Hostel, lots of fun actually. You meet loads of cool travellers here to party your budget away.The staff was perfectly helpful... more

Description:

Welcome to the Mingtown Hiker Hostel – just 5 minutes walk away from The Bund. We are an international HI/YHA youth hostel, wi.. More Info... »

MINGTOWN Hiker International Youth Hostel

83% Customer Rating

103 reviews
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Cosmo17 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

Beds are very hard.

Mike (Novice Nomad from Canada), November 2009:

Booked for 2 days, but ended up staying for a full week. Great staff, all of whom speak English very well. Walking between the hos... more

Description:

Shanghai Hidden Garden Youth Hostel is in the Lujiazui district. It’s a quiet and relaxing place to st More Info... »

Shanghai Hidden Garden Youth Hostel

81% Customer Rating

84 reviews
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nikiforov (Novice Nomad from Russia), December 2009:

5 minutes to pudong rocks!

Kah Man (Novice Nomad from Malaysia), November 2009:

Staff were friendly. Their location is great; within walking distance to Shanghai\'s World Trade Centre.

Description:

Brand new hostel in the heart of Pudong, Shanghai's new centre and 'must see' tourist attractions. More Info... »

Beehome International Youth Hostel

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