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Our top choices for Shanghai family-friendly hotels

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with illuminated signage.

1. Nostalgia S Hotel(Shanghai Railway Station )

Nostalgia S Hotel(Shanghai Railway Station )
3.0 star property
Huangpu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"We had a great stay here. The location is close to everything and the staff was amazing."
United States
Shaun
The price is ₩84,331
₩98,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Nostalgia S Hotel(Shanghai Railway Station )
A tall, modern hotel building with a distinctive curved facade and a prominent red logo at the top.

2. Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great buffet breakfast, lots of varieties."
Canada
Diana
The price is ₩247,980
₩289,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre
A child's playroom with a bunk bed, a desk, and a window with a city view.

3. Alila Shanghai

Alila Shanghai
4.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"The hotel is elegant and perfectly located. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly"
Canada
Alan
The price is ₩544,674
₩635,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Alila Shanghai
A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, multiple balconies with flower boxes, and a prominent entrance with a sign reading "Apartment".

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

OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (132 reviews)
"Conveniently located, excellent hospitality."
Hong Kong SAR China
twinkle
The price is ₩237,983
₩277,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, outdoor seating area, and a well-lit facade.

5. The Sukhothai Shanghai

The Sukhothai Shanghai
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (396 reviews)
"Excellent deffo would stay again"
United Kingdom
Carlos
The price is ₩418,419
₩487,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
The Sukhothai Shanghai
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.

6. Bulgari Hotel Shanghai

Bulgari Hotel Shanghai
5.0 star property
Huangpu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102 reviews)
"Great experience of my stay"
Canada
jing
The price is ₩1,202,813
₩1,402,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Bulgari Hotel Shanghai
A hotel room with a city view, a bed, a chair, a table, and a green tent.

7. Shanghai Elong Hotel by the Nanjing Road

Shanghai Elong Hotel by the Nanjing Road
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (87 reviews)
"Excellent staffs, delicious breakfast, clean and great location"
United States
yougong
The price is ₩210,040
₩244,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Shanghai Elong Hotel by the Nanjing Road
A historic building with a prominent facade, a flag, and a view of the city skyline in the background.

8. Habo Hotel Shanghai

Habo Hotel Shanghai
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Merveilleux séjour, j’ai fini par annuler mon autre hotel pour prolonger ici!"
France
Zitouni
The price is ₩222,601
₩259,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Habo Hotel Shanghai
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central fountain, multiple dining areas, and balconies.

9. Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
4.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel was okay, great location, brea"
Canada
Georgeta
The price is ₩160,359
₩184,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
A spacious lobby with palm trees, a central staircase, and a modern ceiling design.

10. The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful and great location"
United States
Tyesha
The price is ₩230,539
₩268,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
A high-rise hotel with a distinctive dome and illuminated signage, surrounded by a dense urban skyline at night.

11. Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
Canada
Jemila
The price is ₩196,876
₩229,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World
A high-rise hotel with a distinctive cylindrical top, multiple floors, and a central courtyard.

12. Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The location of the motel was fantastic and at an affordable price."
United States
Todd
The price is ₩139,719
₩160,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Central Hotel Shanghai
A modern hotel room with a cityscape view, a large bed with cartoon-themed bedding, a sofa with matching cushions, a round coffee table, and a small table with figurines.

13. Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
4.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (719 reviews)
"Good location to local shopping streets and restaurants"
United States
Michael
The price is ₩178,918
₩208,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Crowne Plaza Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

14. 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, (149 reviews)
"Great staff a d clean room excelent location"
United States
vanessa
The price is ₩103,934
₩121,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Jinglai Hotel (Shanghai Bund East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street)
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting fixtures, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

15. Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG

Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (413 reviews)
"Great location, clean big rooms, English speaking staff. It was everything I needed."
United States
Amy
The price is ₩206,142
₩240,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Holiday Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road by IHG
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.

16. Upper House Shanghai

Upper House Shanghai
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (67 reviews)
"Great location, great service and friendly staff."
United States
Chunwa
The price is ₩472,786
₩551,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Upper House Shanghai
A historic building with multiple floors and balconies, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings.

17. Jinglai Hotel Bushe

Jinglai Hotel Bushe
4.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (101 reviews)
"The gym was very underwhelming', they could have some tissue or put some towels out, as not everyone knows how to turn on the fan. In terms of the room, it was great sized and had everything that you needed. The location of the hotel was amazing however the hotel isn't super obvious that its a hotel, thus it makes it hard for taxi drivers to know where to pick you up"
United Kingdom
Wing-Tak William
The price is ₩143,097
₩166,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Jinglai Hotel Bushe
The entrance of The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai with a black awning, red flowers, and a sign indicating the address.

18. TUI BLUE Yangtze Shanghai

TUI BLUE Yangtze Shanghai
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful, breakfast was great with a good choice of both Asian and European food, amazing location, quite but central. Will stay here again."
Australia
Natalia
The price is ₩258,321
₩297,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
TUI BLUE Yangtze Shanghai
A room with a yoga mat, a green exercise step, and a pink exercise ball.

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

Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)
2.5 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (127 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Shirley
The price is ₩86,863
₩101,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, a flat-screen TV, and a decorative plant.

20. Book and Bed-People's Square

Book and Bed-People's Square
3.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (12 reviews)
"Everything was really nice and the host was very kind and helpful !"
Mexico
Diego
The price is ₩59,197
₩69,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Book and Bed-People's Square
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Shanghai

Breakfast included
Pool

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Shanghai

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG

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, (748)
The price is ₩67,871
₩79,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Shanghai

A tall hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple floors.
The Kunlun Jing An

The Kunlun Jing An

The Kunlun Jing An
4.5 star property
Jing'an
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (652)
The price is ₩144,482
₩168,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Kunlun Jing An
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5-star family-friendly hotels in Shanghai

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, comfortable seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
5.0 star property
Downtown Shanghai
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
The price is ₩213,098
₩248,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
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Top Shanghai Hotel Reviews

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed in a club room on the 51st floor it was fabulous Yes you are out of the main district but it is a short taxi ride from Pudong to Nanjing Rd and this hotel is definitely worth it The staff are incredible They are so helpful and friendly and we stayed here 9 days and loved every minute We have found Shanghai to be a great city very clean and the people delightful Thank you Ritz Carlton to get 10 stars from us ❤️"
Howard James 9-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

Frequently asked questions

What's Shanghai like for family-friendly vacations?
The historic destination of Shanghai is a good choice if you've been thinking about a trip with your kids. The museums, parks, and sightseeing tours are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Fly into Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), which is the closest airport, or Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG), which is located 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from the center of Shanghai.
What's the best hotel for families in Shanghai?
Conrad Shanghai is a hotel with a children's pool and 2 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices for your family trip include Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai and Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai.
How many family-friendly hotels will I find in Shanghai?
Expedia has 127 hotels in Shanghai that are rated for being family-friendly.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Shanghai?
The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 79°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 46°F. The rainiest months in Shanghai are June, July, August, and September, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Shanghai?
While you are visiting Shanghai, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as Nanjing Road Shopping District, Shanghai Disneyland©, and Huanghe Road. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Raffles City and West Nanjing Road.
What's the best way for us to get around Shanghai?
You can take advantage of metro transit at People's Square Station, Dashijie Station, and Xinzha Road Station. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.