Radisson Collection Hotel, Hyland ShanghaivsMingtown Etour Youth Hostel
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sofitel Shanghai Hyland ranks marginally better than Mingtown Etour Youth Hostel. Sofitel Shanghai Hyland is ranked #35 in Shanghai with endorsements from 6 publications such as Time Out, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Hyland Shanghai
No.505 Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200001
From $66/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This handsome, contemporary, Accor-managed four-star tower in the heart of the pedestrian sector of Nanjing Lu has a superb downtown location." Full review
Fodor's
"This is a relaxing retreat in the middle of the often-manic People's Square area." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
88.2
"This property on Nanjing Road, in the city’s commercial hub—"it’s right in the thick of things"—combines French traditional and Chinese design." Full review
Star Service
"Shanghai's original Sofitel sits on the city's premier shopping street (most of it closed to traffic). Location and relatively low rates provide the allure of this 30-story glass tower." Full review
Time Out
"Within walking distance of major tourist spots like People's Square, the Bund, Shanghai Museum and with two metro lines close by." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Standard doubles in this central hotel are a bit dated, but the executive rooms are more modern with chunky wood furnishings and more perks." Full review
Mingtown Etour Youth Hostel
No.55 JiangYin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200003
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Time Out
"One of many Mingtown hostel locations across China, this one conveniently located adjacent to People's Square. Dorm beds start at 50RMB." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"This is the best of the cheapies, being very well located – tucked in the alleyway behind Tomorrow Square, right beside Renmin Park – yet quiet and surprisingly affordable."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"One of Shànghǎi’s best youth hostels, E-tour has a historic alleyway setting and pleasant rooms, some with reproduction antique furniture." Full review