🎉Nightlife Seekers
Where to Stay in Shanghai
Best party districts, bar streets, and late-night neighborhoods
🛡️ Safe💰 Budget: CNY 400/day🚇 Good Transit☀️ Best: Apr, Oct, Nov
Best Neighborhoods for Nightlife Seekers
Ranked by relevance for nightlife seekers visiting Shanghai
1
French Concession
Mid-rangeCharming 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
2
Jing'an
Mid-rangeA 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
3
The Bund
LuxuryHistoric 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
4
Pudong (Lujiazui)
LuxuryThe 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
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
2 areas to be cautious about
Read our full safety guide for Shanghai