Shanghai Soho Bund International Youth Hostel

The location

The standard double was stuffy, badly ventilated and quite dark. The place has not been kept up and you are literally only paying for the location. It wasn't my only "cheap" option, but closest to my desired location. Next time I will rather walk a bit further.

We booked this for the simple reason that it was within walking distance to the ferry from Shanghai to Osaka. It was cheap and the room had an en-suite.

The building was very old and not well maintained. Plaster falling off walls and patched wall paper over any damp etc. The room itself was fine, the staff has no English at all, there was no welcome and they were a bit slow to check in despite being the only people at the desk. I think this is a hostel for Chinese people visiting from out of town. It’s not really near the bund, you need a taxi for 15mins. I wouldn’t stay there again, knowing Shanghai a little better.

Don't stay here!! 1。The room (the best room, private, large double bed) has no Windows which was not advertised. 2. Bathroom strong mold smell due to bad ventilation. 3. Price is OK but I would rather pay extra and stay away from the stink house. In fact I would not stay even if I'm paid as it's bad for your health. Moral of the story, stay elsewhere if you can.