The Best Hotels Closest to Raffles City in Shanghai for 2026

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A modern building with a unique geometric facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm water body.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'x&d' sign, outdoor seating area, and a view of surrounding high-rise buildings.

A high-rise hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent "THE LANGHAM" sign at the top.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall and a window with a city view.

1. The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

Downtown Shanghai, 1.4 km from Raffles City

Darren

NT$7,803

NT$9,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a reflective pool, a unique tree sculpture, and a dining area visible through glass walls.

A rooftop terrace with a glass-enclosed lounge area, outdoor seating, and a garden with plants and flowers.

A bar with a city view, red seating, and a bartender.

2. Alila Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 1.2 km from Raffles City

Alan

NT$14,063

NT$16,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, multiple balconies with flower boxes, and a prominent entrance with a sign reading "Apartment".

A spacious lobby with a central round table, a chandelier, and a large window.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a city skyline at night.

3. OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square

Downtown Shanghai, 0.8 km from Raffles City

twinkle

NT$7,303

NT$8,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, outdoor seating area, and a well-lit facade.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sun cart, surrounded by stone walls and recessed lighting.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, shelves, and a mirror.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

4. The Sukhothai Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 1 km from Raffles City

Carlos

NT$12,202

NT$14,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious living room with a large sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a television on the right and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items. The room features large windows with a city view.

A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a cityscape with prominent skyscrapers and a river.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV displaying a cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, leather armchairs, a bar area, and a large window offering a city view.

5. Bulgari Hotel Shanghai

Huangpu, 1.4 km from Raffles City

jing

NT$29,145

NT$33,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a piano, and a large chandelier.

A spacious library with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a large, colorful rug.

A rooftop pool area with a glass enclosure, lounge chairs, and a red seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city at dusk.

6. JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square

Downtown Shanghai, 0.4 km from Raffles City

Wonisha

NT$7,034

NT$8,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel entrance with a blue sign, glass doors, and a modern architectural design.

A modern cafe with a checkered floor, a wooden counter with a glass display, and a menu above.

A modern office space with a glass partition, a black exercise machine, a white sofa, and a large cylindrical column.

7. Shanghai Elong Hotel by the Nanjing Road

Downtown Shanghai, 0.8 km from Raffles City

Hui fang

NT$5,841

NT$6,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central fountain, multiple dining areas, and balconies.

A grand staircase with ornate golden railings, leading to a second-floor area with a dining room and a conference room.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a central floral arrangement, and a patterned carpet.

A building entrance with large glass windows, a central chandelier, and potted plants on either side.

8. Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 1 km from Raffles City

JIANLI

NT$4,662

NT$5,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern building with a curved glass facade, adjacent to a shorter structure with a brick facade.

A modern reception area with a black counter, green walls, and a seating area with brown sofas.

A modern bar area with stools, a counter, and a seating area with couches and chairs.

A modern interior with a long corridor, seating area, and arched columns.

9. Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)

Downtown Shanghai, 0.4 km from Raffles City

Jasmina

NT$2,113

NT$2,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A spacious lobby with palm trees, a central staircase, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a contemporary ceiling design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a menu display.

10. The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 1 km from Raffles City

Svitlana

NT$6,169

NT$7,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a glass facade, and a modern architectural design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

A modern hotel reception area with a marble reception desk, multilingual welcome sign, and a large window offering a view of the city.

11. Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

Downtown Shanghai, 0.8 km from Raffles City

Joyce

NT$4,596

NT$5,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A high-rise hotel with a distinctive dome and illuminated signage, surrounded by a dense urban skyline at night.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling and a glass dome structure, featuring seating and a bar counter.

A dining area with round tables set for a meal, large windows offering a city skyline view, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern lounge with a geometric glass ceiling, wooden flooring, and multiple seating areas with tables.

12. Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

Downtown Shanghai, 0.3 km from Raffles City

Jemila

NT$5,421

NT$6,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed with white linens, a small side table, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a sunbed, surrounded by walls with vertical slats and recessed lighting.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and illuminated windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a decorative wall panel.

13. Upper House Shanghai

Downtown Shanghai, 0.9 km from Raffles City

Chunwa

NT$12,738

NT$14,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A person lying on a massage table in a room with a blue wall and a bed in the background.

A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and large windows.

A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the pool, a staircase leading down, and a reception area in the background.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar counter with bottles and glasses, and a view of a modern building.

14. ANDAZ XINTIANDI, SHANGHAI, BY HYATT

Downtown Shanghai, 1.5 km from Raffles City

Aleph

NT$7,286

NT$8,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A large indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by walls with vertical lines and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A modern restaurant with a central island, a dog, and a view of the outdoors.

A gym with various exercise machines, a central bench, and a television on the wall.

15. Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

Downtown Shanghai, 0.5 km from Raffles City

Michael

NT$4,487

NT$5,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a decorative wall with hanging plants, and a recessed seating area with a fireplace.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window overlooking a cityscape with high-rise buildings.

A view from a window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table and chair, a nightstand, and a view of the city skyline at night.

16. The Shanghai EDITION

Downtown Shanghai, 1.4 km from Raffles City

Catherine

NT$13,939

NT$16,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a mural of city buildings.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

Downtown Shanghai, 0.5 km from Raffles City

vanessa

NT$2,688

NT$3,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A historic building with multiple floors and balconies, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A multi-level atrium with a central chandelier, a reception desk, and a view of the upper floors.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, metal ladders, and a view of the outside through large windows.

18. Jinglai Hotel Bushe

Downtown Shanghai, 1.2 km from Raffles City

stephen

NT$3,686

NT$4,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern interior with a brown leather sofa, a staircase, and a large abstract painting.

A staircase with wooden steps and metal railings, a brown leather chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a city view.

A hallway with a wooden cabinet, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A compact room with a wooden floor, a brown leather sofa, a small desk with a chair, and a lamp.

19. Shanghai Fish Inn People Square

Downtown Shanghai, 0.6 km from Raffles City

NT$1,600

NT$1,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a city view.

20. Book and Bed-People's Square

Downtown Shanghai, 0.6 km from Raffles City

Diego

NT$2,137

NT$2,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Raffles City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Alila Shanghai	9.6 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square	9.6 Exceptional 129 reviews	View
The Sukhothai Shanghai	9.6 Exceptional 395 reviews	View
Bulgari Hotel Shanghai	9.6 Exceptional 102 reviews	View

Top Raffles City Hotel Reviews

Blossom House Shanghai On The Bund

8/10 Good

"Great location. Staff was really nice. Breakfast was pretty good. The room itself was clean but there was quite a bit of wear and tear with the property and the room. They only had 2 elevators which were slow during peak hours. Overall I enjoyed my stay!"

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location close to metro/subway and shopping malls..the skywalk is an excellent location to take pictures of the iconic Oriental Pearl, Shanghai Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center and beautiful views of the Bund across the river. Professional and friendly customer service and rooms were well maintained. Enjoyed our stay at Shangri-la Pudong."

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. Big room. Excellent breakfast. Would stay again."

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai People's Square

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel with a very good range of foods for breakfast. About a 20 minute walk to The Bund and the view over the water to the Shanghai Tower and Pearl. Room was very comfortable with a kitchenette and fridge, which was nice to have."

Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and quiet. Friendly and nice staff. Great location to 外滩and shopping. Happy stay."

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

8/10 Good

"The hotel was centrally located— short waking distance to all main attractions and shopping . Clean and very spacious room. Breakfast served with all sorts of delicious and different cuisines."

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good location to local shopping streets and restaurants"

Conrad Shanghai

8/10 Good

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Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Location is convenience, breakfast is delicious"

Other attractions near Raffles City

A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.

Huanghe Road

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

During your trip to Shanghai, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Huanghe Road. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.

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Shanghai People's square and park from top view

People’s Park

8.6/10 (36 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at People’s Park, a lovely green space in Shanghai. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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A cityscape with modern buildings, a park with manicured lawns, and a clear blue sky.

Shanghai City Hall

After visiting Shanghai City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shanghai. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A busy urban street with numerous vehicles and pedestrians.

West Nanjing Road

8.4/10 (266 reviews)

During your visit to Shanghai, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at West Nanjing Road. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A busy urban street with tall buildings, billboards, and traffic lights.

Nanjing Road Shopping District

8.6/10 (2,125 reviews)

Experience the bustling energy of Shanghai’s most famous commercial street, with a pedestrian mall surrounded by traditional and luxury shopping opportunities.

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Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Shanghai. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

Rich with history, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Shanghai. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Yong'an Department Store

During your trip to Shanghai, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Yong'an Department Store. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Raffles City?

Raffles City is located in a historic area of Shanghai known for its picturesque gardens and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 206 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Raffles City?

Adjacent to Raffles City, Conrad Shanghai is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good choices close by include Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre and Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Raffles City?

Expedia has 206 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Raffles City.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Raffles City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Raffles City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Raffles City?

For more details about updating your stay near Raffles City or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Raffles City?

Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Natural History Museum, and Museum at Fairmont Peace Hotel feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. The Bund, Old Chinese City, and Shanghai Old Street are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Shanghai Grand Theatre, Paramount, and Shanghai Concert Hall.

How can I get to Raffles City?

You can access metro transit at East Nanjing Road Station, Yuyuan Garden Station, and Puxi Tram Stop. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Raffles City hotels

1. The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

2. Alila Shanghai

3. OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square

4. The Sukhothai Shanghai

5. Bulgari Hotel Shanghai

6. JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square

7. Shanghai Elong Hotel by the Nanjing Road

8. Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

9. Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)

10. The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

11. Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

12. Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

13. Upper House Shanghai

14. ANDAZ XINTIANDI, SHANGHAI, BY HYATT

15. Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

16. The Shanghai EDITION

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

18. Jinglai Hotel Bushe

19. Shanghai Fish Inn People Square

20. Book and Bed-People's Square

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Top Raffles City Hotel Reviews

Blossom House Shanghai On The Bund

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai People's Square

Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

Conrad Shanghai

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Other attractions near Raffles City

Huanghe Road

People’s Park

Shanghai City Hall

West Nanjing Road

Nanjing Road Shopping District

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Yong'an Department Store

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