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Where to Stay in Shanghai

Best WiFi, coworking spaces, and long-stay neighborhoods

🛡️ Safe💰 Budget: CNY 400/day🚇 Good Transit☀️ Best: Apr, Oct, Nov📶 WiFi: good

Our pick for digital nomads

Stay in Jing'an

Provides excellent infrastructure, numerous cafes, coworking spaces, and good transport links.

Best Neighborhoods for Digital Nomads

Ranked by relevance for digital nomads visiting Shanghai

1

Jing'an

Mid-range

A bustling commercial and residential hub with modern skyscrapers, temples, and upscale shopping.

digital nomadsluxurybusiness travelersfoodies
  • +Excellent transport links
  • +Wide range of dining and shopping
  • +Convenient for business and leisure
  • -Can feel very commercial and less charming
  • -Can be noisy
🏨 The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan🏨 Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai🏨 The Sukhothai Shanghai
2

French Concession

Mid-range

Charming tree-lined streets with European-style architecture, boutiques, cafes, and bars.

couplesfoodiesculturenightlife
  • +Picturesque and romantic atmosphere
  • +Excellent dining and shopping
  • +Lively nightlife
  • -Can feel touristy in certain areas
  • -Accommodation can be pricey
🏨 Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li🏨 The PuLi Hotel and Spa🏨 URBN Hotel Shanghai
3

The Bund

Luxury

Historic waterfront promenade with iconic skyline views and grand colonial architecture.

first-timerscouplesluxuryculture
  • +Spectacular skyline views
  • +Easy access to major sights
  • +Elegant atmosphere
  • -Can be very crowded
  • -Expensive
🏨 The Peninsula Shanghai🏨 Fairmont Peace Hotel🏨 The Puli Hotel and Spa
4

Pudong (Lujiazui)

Luxury

The futuristic financial district with towering skyscrapers, shopping malls, and modern attractions.

first-timersbusiness travelersluxuryfamilies
  • +Iconic modern architecture
  • +Impressive observation decks
  • +Clean and well-organized
  • -Lacks the historic charm of other areas
  • -Can feel sterile and less authentic
🏨 Grand Hyatt Shanghai🏨 Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong🏨 Park Hyatt Shanghai

WiFi & Remote Work in Shanghai

Quality

good

Avg Speed

50-100 Mbps

Free WiFi

Many cafes (often requires local phone number for login), some hotels, and public Wi-Fi hotspots (can be unreliable).

Coworking

Various options like WeWork, naked Hub, and local co-working spaces; daily passes typically range from ¥100-¥250.

Daily Budget (Budget)

CNY 400/day

Hostel dorm bed at The Phoenix HostelCNY 120
Soup dumplings (Xiaolongbao) from Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (original branch)CNY 50
Unlimited 24-hour Shanghai Metro passCNY 18
Explore the Bund waterfront and walk through Yu GardenCNY 40
Wander through Tianzifang arts and crafts clusterCNY 0
Street food snacks (jianbing, roujiamo) in Former French ConcessionCNY 22
Visit the Shanghai Museum (free entry)CNY 0
Dinner at a local noodle shopCNY 50
Bus fare for shorter distancesCNY 2
People watching and exploring Nanjing Road pedestrian streetCNY 0
Breakfast at a local bakeryCNY 8
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Hidden Gems in Shanghai

Lesser-known spots the locals love

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Lost Heaven

This atmospheric restaurant offers a unique culinary journey through Yunnan cuisine, a region known for its diverse ethnic groups and distinct flavors. The decor transports you to a different world.

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