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Our top choices for Shanghai 3-star hotels

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a patterned floor.

1. Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
Pudong
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (796 reviews)
"So convenient to both terminals 1 and 2. Would definitely stay here again"
Canada
Jerry
The price is CA $170
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
Bathroom

2. Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (328 reviews)
"Clean room Helpfull staff Nice breakfast Great location"
Norway
Mirjeta
The price is CA $158
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG
A modern cafeteria with a long counter, various food items, and seating arrangements.

3. Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
Pudong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (747 reviews)
"Clean room and close to the airport. Great stay"
United States
Jonathan
The price is CA $71
CA $83 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
An outdoor dining area with wooden pergolas, green chairs, and tables.

4. SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund

SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund
3.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay, no complaints!"
Canada
Matthew
The price is CA $112
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai Bund
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

5. Shanghai JOYFUL YARD Hotel

Shanghai JOYFUL YARD Hotel
3.5 star property
Pudong
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (730 reviews)
"Great hotel close to airport shuttle bus was free and on time makes a big difference when you had a flight to get to."
Ireland
Marie
The price is CA $47
CA $55 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Shanghai JOYFUL YARD Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

6. Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)

Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)
3.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (147 reviews)
"Great staff a d clean room excelent location"
United States
vanessa
The price is CA $100
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two circular lights, a countertop with a sink, and a towel rack.

7. Caption by Hyatt Zhongshan Park Shanghai

Caption by Hyatt Zhongshan Park Shanghai
3.5 star property
Puxi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (141 reviews)
"Clean, very convenient location and comfortable bed."
United States
Michael
The price is CA $118
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Caption by Hyatt Zhongshan Park Shanghai
A multi-story building with a curved facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

8. Magnificent International Hotel

Magnificent International Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
7.0 out of 10, Good, (536 reviews)
"Above and beyond in all aspects."
United States
SETH
The price is CA $55
CA $65 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Magnificent International Hotel
A modern staircase with integrated lighting and greenery, leading to a well-lit interior space.

9. Hyatt Place Shanghai Tianshan Plaza

Hyatt Place Shanghai Tianshan Plaza
3.5 star property
Puxi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (355 reviews)
"Very helpful staff"
Canada
Ying
The price is CA $137
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hyatt Place Shanghai Tianshan Plaza
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with bar stools.

10. River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund

River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (141 reviews)
"Excellent location and room service"
Australia
Farqad F
The price is CA $104
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large pillars, and a well-lit facade.

11. SHANGHAI-DECO Hotel

SHANGHAI-DECO Hotel
3.5 star property
Pudong
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (993 reviews)
"The Staff were very helpful with excellent communication. Had a very nice meal in the restaurant and the shuttle bus was very well run."
United Kingdom
Anthony
The price is CA $54
CA $63 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
SHANGHAI-DECO Hotel
Interior

12. Jinglai Hotel · Light Luxury - Shanghai Bund Joy City Branch

Jinglai Hotel · Light Luxury - Shanghai Bund Joy City Branch
3.0 star property
Jing'an
5.4 out of 10, (16 reviews)
"The property was clean and well located near Malls and areas to get food. The staff was helpful. Was about 45 minutes from cruise port and Airport port. Very nic walkable location. The only complaint is the room smelled very strong of cigarette smoke which was very bad for us."
United States
jennifer
The price is CA $56
CA $65 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Jinglai Hotel · Light Luxury - Shanghai Bund Joy City Branch
The exterior of the Urside Hotel with a modern brick facade, large windows, and a sign indicating a bistro by Urside.

13. Urside Boutique Hotel The Bund Shanghai

Urside Boutique Hotel The Bund Shanghai
3.5 star property
Huangpu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (112 reviews)
"Staff were very welcoming. Location was convenient for my itinerary and hotel also has its own restaurant service so that was very convenient as well. Room was cleaned regularly."
United States
Elizabeth
The price is CA $73
CA $85 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Urside Boutique Hotel The Bund Shanghai
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk with breakfast items, and a decorative tree.

14. Grand Mercure Shanghai Century Park

Grand Mercure Shanghai Century Park
3.5 star property
Pudong
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
"Clean room, Great staffs,"
United States
Steve
The price is CA $107
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Grand Mercure Shanghai Century Park
A modern lounge area with a curved sofa, round tables, and a large window offering a city view.

15. JL Boutique Hotel shanghai Tian An 1000Trees. Jing'an Temple changshou Road Store

JL Boutique Hotel shanghai Tian An 1000Trees. Jing'an Temple changshou Road Store
3.0 star property
Jing'an
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (154 reviews)
"Helpful staff to foreign travelers. Location wise it’s a short walk to the train station and there’s a good selection of restaurants right outside for quick snack."
United States
Michael
The price is CA $69
CA $81 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
JL Boutique Hotel shanghai Tian An 1000Trees. Jing'an Temple changshou Road Store
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a seating area with an orange chair and a vase of dried flowers.

16. Shanghai Ketangjian Apartment Hotel

Shanghai Ketangjian Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Jing'an
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (46 reviews)
"Staff are very helpful the laundry is a plus"
Canada
Reyzel
The price is CA $66
CA $77 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Shanghai Ketangjian Apartment Hotel
A bar area with a marble counter, shelves with bottles, and a chalkboard menu listing drinks.

17. Fish Inn East Nanjing Road

Fish Inn East Nanjing Road
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (624 reviews)
"Great location near the Bun."
United States
George
The price is CA $85
CA $97 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Fish Inn East Nanjing Road
A hotel with a curved facade, illuminated signage, and a clear sky.

18. Shanghai Joyful Star Hotel

Shanghai Joyful Star Hotel
3.5 star property
Pudong
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (449 reviews)
"Very helpful and kind staff with free shuttle bus to airport provided"
Canada
Xinyi
The price is CA $41
CA $48 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Shanghai Joyful Star Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a bathroom with a vanity, and a sliding shoji screen door.

19. Jinglai Hotel Jing'an District Store

Jinglai Hotel Jing'an District Store
3.0 star property
Jing'an
7.8 out of 10, Good, (68 reviews)
"Good location. Unbeatable unit price for the loft room per night. Nice staff service."
Canada
GUANG
The price is CA $45
CA $52 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Jinglai Hotel Jing'an District Store
A modern hotel lobby with a central island, seating area, and large windows offering city views.

20. Jin Jiang Tian Cheng Hotel

Jin Jiang Tian Cheng Hotel
3.5 star property
Huangpu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (82 reviews)
"Close to subway. Many restaurants in walking distance. Clean room. The room start from 19 th floor, nice city view from the room."
United States
yoshinori
The price is CA $67
CA $78 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Jin Jiang Tian Cheng Hotel
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700 Jiujiang Road/719 Nanjing Road Shanghai Shanghai
The price is CA $173 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
CA $173
CA $202 total
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The top 3 Stars hotels in Shanghai, Shanghai may offer some of the best discounts and rates, but these properties are anything but average. Travelers love Shanghai 3 Stars hotels for their top quality services, just-like-home amenities, and wallet-friendly prices. You can even get access to fantastic perks like delectable restaurants, so-cool cocktail bars, and spacious fitness centres.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Shanghai?
Jin Jiang Pacific Hotel Shanghai, around 0.16 kilometres west of downtown Shanghai, is a guest favourite. A cafe and a terrace are among its amenities. Peoples Square branch of Jing Feis home is another 3-star hotel recommended by travellers. It features a cafe and WiFi, and is about 0.32 kilometres north of the centre.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Shanghai?
The principal difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Shanghai is the standard of service and access to creature comforts. 3-star hotels are generally lower priced and come with the amenities and services required for your comfort, such as WiFi, breakfast and a gym. You can look forward to a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket décor, luxury bathroom products and perks like on-site spa centres.