Accommodation issues at the Expo

For foreign tourists going to Shanghai to visit the World Expo, the first important thing is to book a hotel in advance. During the Expo, hotel prices and occupancy rates in Shanghai will inevitably reach peaks, so it is necessary to understand the accommodation situation and book hotels in advance.

It is estimated that by the time the World Expo is held, there will be approximately 400,000 beds in Shanghai's more than 300 star-rated hotels and budget hotels. There will be a large demand gap, so it is best to book a room in advance to ensure your visit. At present, most hotels in Shanghai have accepted reservations during the Expo, and registration for budget and mid-range hotels is particularly hot. In terms of price, according to information from Ctrip.com, the average price of a five-star hotel is about 1,500 yuan, and the average price of a two-star and three-star hotel is about 250 yuan and 370 yuan respectively, with an average increase of about 20%. , but the possibility of an increase cannot be ruled out. Booking in advance can also save costs.

If you are booking a room as an individual, you should focus on factors such as region, transportation, hotel grade and type, price, etc. Shanghai's hotels and guesthouses are widely distributed, covering almost all business districts, attractions and even residential areas. Most high-star hotels are concentrated in the most prosperous business districts in Shanghai, forming three major hotel clusters in Jing'an, Hongqiao and Pudong. The management level and service quality of this type of hotel maintain a leading position in the country. In recent years, various mid-range and budget hotel chains have developed rapidly in Shanghai. Among them, Starway, Homeinns, Hanting, Motel, Jinjiang Inn, and 7 Days are all well-known brands. Chain hotels are widely distributed, with affordable prices and comfortable and safe guest rooms. For some self-guided backpackers who are price-sensitive, youth hostels, job hotels, university hostels and some daily rental houses are all good choices. Hotels located near transportation hubs may be slightly more expensive, but you can save a lot of transportation costs and valuable time.

Visiting the Expo through a travel agency is also a good choice to solve the accommodation problem. There are currently a variety of travel products for "Expo group tickets + hotel + transportation" available for booking, which are much more affordable than booking separately, and you can also visit other areas in the Yangtze River Delta. Especially when booking online, you can freely choose flights, hotels, dates and multiple travel modes. For example, Ctrip.com provides Shanghai 2010 Expo Express (extended stay available), Expo Express Free Travel, as well as Hangzhou, Nanjing, Water Village Ancient Town, etc. The Shanghai World Expo's combined line products include the Expo Express Line, which includes optional hotel accommodation, Expo tickets, bus transfers, etc., starting at only 250 yuan.

When booking a hotel of your choice, the hotels, transportation and attractions in each area of ??Shanghai have their own characteristics. Huangpu District, Jing'an District, Nanshi District and Hongkou District are the traditional commercial centers of Shanghai, while Pudong New Area, Changning District and Xuhui District are currently emerging business circles.

The retail prices of three-star, two-star, and one-star standard rooms in Shanghai are approximately 350 yuan, 270 yuan, and 220 yuan. In some hotels, if you check in after 12 o'clock in the evening (or 2 o'clock in the morning), you can get a half-day discount, but if you check out after 12 o'clock (or 14 o'clock), you will be charged half a day's room rate. Most hotels provide free buffet breakfast and store luggage and valuables for free. Since most rooms are double rooms, if you have children, you can request an extra bed, which is usually about 20 yuan per bed.

Recommend several youth travel agencies to you,

Recommended accommodation in Huangpu District: Mingtang Shanghai Travelers International Youth Hostel

Address: 450 Jiangxi Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai No.

Price: 55 yuan/bed for a shared room; 200 yuan/room for a standard room

Reason for recommendation: Travelers are relatively close to the Bund, and it only takes 6 or 7 minutes to walk to the North Bund. It takes about 12 minutes to walk to the subway. The hotel is only separated from the Suzhou River by a road. Stepping onto the Waibaidu Bridge with the sound of the whistle, it feels like old Shanghai in the movie.

Shanghai Old Captain Youth Hostel

Address: No. 37, Fuzhou Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Price: Sailor cabin 70 yuan/bed

Reason for recommendation: Also known as Captain Youth Hotel - The Bund, this last century decorativeist Western-style building at the Fuzhou intersection on the Bund has gone through 80 years and has now become a warm home for backpackers from all over the world. It offers economy beds ranging from "sailor cabin" for tens of dollars to state-class rooms for thousands of dollars.

Shanghai Chenlong Business Hotel

Address: No. 582 Niuzhuang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Price: Special room 158 yuan/room

Recommendation reason: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and Beijing Road Production Materials Street are within easy reach.

It is adjacent to famous Shanghai attractions such as the Bund and Yu Garden, and the transportation is very convenient. It only takes 2 minutes to walk to the subway and 5 minutes to drive to Shanghai Railway Station.

Shanghai Xinyitu International Youth Hostel

Address: No. 57 Jiangyin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Price: 60 yuan/bed for a multi-person room

Reason for recommendation: The entire hotel is a three-sided courtyard structure among Shanghai residents. The layout of the three-sided houses overcomes the traditional layout of ordinary hotels layer by layer; it has its own independent patio and open-air platform, giving guests more space for activities and rest. . The blue bricks and red tiles of the building are harmonious with the nearby residential buildings, allowing guests to deeply integrate into Shanghai's lane culture.

Shanghai Qiandao Lake Hotel - Huangpu Branch

Address: No. 1735, Xizang South Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Price: Special offer for double bed room 198 yuan/room

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Reason for recommendation: In terms of catering, the hotel also carefully provides guests with the special product of Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang - Baotou fish feast. I believe that friends who love fish heads can satisfy their fish head addiction.

Pudong New Area accommodation recommendation: Old Captain Binjia International Youth Hostel

Address: No. 210, Lane 490, Dongchang Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Price: Multi-person room 69 yuan/bed

Reason for recommendation: Binjia is relatively close to Lujiazui, about a 6-minute walk from Dongchang Road subway. It is a three-story building with a courtyard. The public area is divided into two floors. , the front desk service is good, it is probably the boss himself.

Shanghai Pudong Youth Hostel

Address: No. 527, Laoshan Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Price: Sailor cabin 60 yuan/bed

Reason for recommendation: It is the Pudong branch of Captain Youth Hotel. It has a mountain cabin-style exterior decoration and reflects the characteristics of boat culture everywhere. It is only 3 minutes away from Dongfang Road Station of Metro Line 2, and can easily reach Pudong International Airport via rail transit.

7Days Inn Shanghai Lujiazui

Address: No. 5 Weifang Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Price: Business King Room 258 yuan/room

Reason for recommendation: It is adjacent to the new Shanghai Commercial City such as Pudong No. 1 Yaohan and Times Square, as well as many famous attractions such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Ocean Aquarium, and City God Temple. Transportation and shopping are very convenient, and it is close to the Shanghai New International Expo Center and Longyang road maglev station.

Home Inn-Shanghai Century Park

Address: No. 1151 Pujian Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Price: Single room 179 yuan/room

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Reason for recommendation: It is next to Century Park and has convenient transportation. It is only a fifteen-minute walk from here to Century Park Subway Station.

Shanghai New World Holiday Inn

Address: No. 136, Rushan Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Price: Single room (double bed) 178 yuan/room< /p>

Reason for recommendation: It is about 300 meters away from Metro Line 2 (Dongchang Road Station and Century Avenue Station). It is close to tourist attractions such as the Oriental Pearl Tower and Jin Mao Tower.

Chongming County Accommodation Recommendation: Chongming Huashe Qingqin Hotel

Address: Chenjia Town, west of Yingdong Village, Chongming County

Price: 120 per standard room Yuan/room

Reason for recommendation: The original Hengxin Hotel is relatively close to Dongtan. It is a hotel integrating accommodation and catering.

Shanghai Motel 168 Chain-Chongming Bayi Road Store

Address: No. 338, Bayi Road, Chengqiao Town, Chongming

Price: Standard room 188 yuan/room

Reason for recommendation: On the bustling Bayi Road Pedestrian Street in Nanmen, it has an excellent location, only 600 meters away from Nanmen Port and only a 7-minute walk.

Putuo District accommodation recommendation: Shanghai Wanli Road International Youth Hotel - Wuning Branch

Address: Lane 300, Wuning Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

Price: Many Single room 60 yuan/bed; double room 140 yuan/room

Reason for recommendation: The hotel is located at the intersection of Wuning Road and Zhongshan North Road, close to the Jing'an Temple business district. Shanghai Light Rail Caoyang Road Station is 200 meters away from the hotel.

Shanghai Letu International Youth Hostel

Address: No. 136 Bailan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai

Price: 65 yuan/bed for a multi-person room

< p> Reason for recommendation: It is an independent four-story building with a strong Mediterranean style. The exterior wall is warm yellow and has its own yard. It is close to Suzhou River, Zhongshan Park, East China Normal University, and East China University of Political Science and Law.

Recommended accommodation in Luwan District: Shanghai Blue Mountain International Youth Hostel

Address: Floor A, No. 1, Lane 1072, Quxi Road, Luwan District, Shanghai

Price: Many Room 60 yuan/bed

Recommendation reason: The appearance of Blue Mountain is not eye-catching, but it has the most design elements among Shanghai youth hostels, from the wooden staircase at the entrance to the Shiku door in the bar, from the cobblestone fireplace to The unique lighting designs are all made with originality. Moreover, attention is paid to details. The washbasin is custom-made and fired from Jingdezhen.

Jiuyue Business Hotel-Luwan Branch

Address: No. 29, Jianguo Middle Road, Luwan District, Shanghai

Price: Special room 198 yuan/room

< p> Reason for recommendation: It is close to the bustling area of ??Xujiahui, Huaihai Road Commercial District and Shanghai's special tourist attraction - No. 8 Bridge Design and Creative Park.

Accommodation recommendation in Xuhui District: Shanghai Yuejia Holiday Inn

Address: No. 315, Longwu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

Price: Ordinary single room 68 yuan/room

Reason for recommendation: It is only two stops away from the Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center, Xujiahui, Longhua Tourism City, and the 80,000-seat Stadium.