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Xilaige Hostel - Shanghai - Living room
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Jiajian Hostel - Shanghai - Front desk
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
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KAYAK’s insights for hostels in Shanghai

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Shanghai with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in Shanghai?

Hostels are cheapest in Shanghai in August, with average rates of AED 216. In comparison, January is the most expensive month, with prices at AED 1,649.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Shanghai?

Monday offers the lowest rates in Shanghai, with an average nightly price of AED 164. The highest prices are found on Thursday, with average rates at AED 659.

How much is a Shanghai hostel?

Here are our most popular & best value hostels

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Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

August
January
AED 89
AED 113
Cheapest month to stay with an average 26% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 466% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding Shanghai hostel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Shanghai, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Shanghai in September and July.
  • Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in Shanghai if you stay on a Monday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Saturday.
  • The cheapest 3-star hostel in Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was AED 61, while the most expensive was AED 61.

FAQs when booking a hostel in Shanghai

  • How much is a hostel in Shanghai for tonight?

    The best price a KAYAK user has found for a 3-star hostel in Shanghai in the last 3 hours was AED 12 and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was AED 75. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is AED 12.

  • How much is a hostel in Shanghai for this weekend?

    In the last 72 hours, KAYAK users have booked Shanghai hostel for this weekend for as low as AED 12. Users have also found 3 star hotels from AED 14 and 4-star plus hotels from AED 94.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Shanghai?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Shanghai is AED 48 compared to AED 139 for a night in a hotel.

Where to find the best hostels in Shanghai?

Our map will help you find the perfect hostel in Shanghai by showing you the exact location of each hostel