Hostel Shanghai Hiker YH
Shanghai Hiker YH
450 Jiang Xi Zhong Road
Shanghai
China
Tel.
86 21 6329 7889
** LONELY PLANET 2007 – TOP RATED HOSTEL: Welcome to the Mingtown Hiker Hostel – just 5 minutes walk away from The Bund. We are an international HI/YHA youth hostel, with friendly service and a sociable atmosphere.
Mingtown Hiker Youth Hostel is conveniently located close to some of Shanghai’s most famous places, all within walking distance - such as: The Bund, Nanjing Road shopping street, the People’s Square, the Jinmao Tower, the Suzhou River, Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai Old City and many more. As we are located in the centre of Shanghai, we are within walking distance of the subway, bus stops, banks/ATMs, post office, pharmacy, 24 hour shops and much more. We can give you a free local area map when you arrive.
Our hostel is in the backstreets, away from the noisy main roads, in a traditional Shanghai neighborhood. There is plenty of local Shanghai culture to see, with lots of interesting restaurants, snack stalls and street vendors.
We provide different kinds of accommodations to meet the needs of every customer, such as stylish VIP suites, standard double/twin rooms, and a variety of dorm rooms, all at a very fair price. You can find our prices below. We also offer discounts to guests with HI cards. All rooms are equipped with security key card access, hot/cold air conditioning, and WIFI signal. Our dorm rooms are equipped with security lockers, individual lights, and power outlets. Safety deposit boxes are available at reception. We also offer free short-term luggage storage.
Our facilities include:
- Cozy bar/restaurant, with western & Chinese food, large DVD TV, free pool table and bar games, and WIFI internet access - Relaxing lobby area, with big, comfy sofas, free internet, and WIFI internet access, (no smoking area ) - Book exchange, and free local magazines/newspapers – letting you know what’s going on in Shanghai - Helpful English-speaking reception staff - Train/plane ticket booking service - we can also book other hostels around China - Self catering kitchen and hot water machine. - 24 hour hot water showers – with good water pressure! - Laundry service - International telephone call facilities - No curfew, 24 hour security
-Please remember to bring passport with you when you come here. -Please inform us your new arrival time by phone if you arrive later than 18：00, or else your booking would be cancelled automatically. -Please inform us in advance if there is sth.changed in your booking such as date change or cancell,via mail or phone. -If you will book several beds for one time,we are sorry that we cannot promise you will be arranged together in the same room,thanks for your understanding! -If you have any questions, don't hesitate to write mail to us. Note the hostel name !
Mingtown Hiker Youth Hostel is conveniently located close to some of Shanghai’s most famous places, all within walking distance - such as: The Bund, Nanjing Road shopping street, the People’s Square, the Jinmao Tower, the Suzhou River, Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai Old City and many more. As we are located in the centre of Shanghai, we are within walking distance of the subway, bus stops, banks/ATMs, post office, pharmacy, 24 hour shops and much more. We can give you a free local area map when you arrive.
Our hostel is in the backstreets, away from the noisy main roads, in a traditional Shanghai neighborhood. There is plenty of local Shanghai culture to see, with lots of interesting restaurants, snack stalls and street vendors.
We provide different kinds of accommodations to meet the needs of every customer, such as stylish VIP suites, standard double/twin rooms, and a variety of dorm rooms, all at a very fair price. You can find our prices below. We also offer discounts to guests with HI cards. All rooms are equipped with security key card access, hot/cold air conditioning, and WIFI signal. Our dorm rooms are equipped with security lockers, individual lights, and power outlets. Safety deposit boxes are available at reception. We also offer free short-term luggage storage.
Our facilities include:
- Cozy bar/restaurant, with western & Chinese food, large DVD TV, free pool table and bar games, and WIFI internet access - Relaxing lobby area, with big, comfy sofas, free internet, and WIFI internet access, (no smoking area ) - Book exchange, and free local magazines/newspapers – letting you know what’s going on in Shanghai - Helpful English-speaking reception staff - Train/plane ticket booking service - we can also book other hostels around China - Self catering kitchen and hot water machine. - 24 hour hot water showers – with good water pressure! - Laundry service - International telephone call facilities - No curfew, 24 hour security
-Please remember to bring passport with you when you come here. -Please inform us your new arrival time by phone if you arrive later than 18：00, or else your booking would be cancelled automatically. -Please inform us in advance if there is sth.changed in your booking such as date change or cancell,via mail or phone. -If you will book several beds for one time,we are sorry that we cannot promise you will be arranged together in the same room,thanks for your understanding! -If you have any questions, don't hesitate to write mail to us. Note the hostel name !
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 2 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 90 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | open time:7:00am--2:00am next day close time:2:00am--7:00am guard on staff 24 hours. |
| Opening times (over the year): | All year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Metro: | 10 minutes walk from Henan Zhong Road stop; 20 minutes walk from Renmin GuangChang (People Square) stop. |
| Parking: | Limited parking at front of the hostel |
| Location: | Town Centre |
| Rail: | DIRECTIONS FROM THE MAIN SHANGHAI TRAIN STATION: 1) Take bus No.64 : leave the station at the west-south exit, walk right (to the west) to the bus park and take the bus 64(2RMB),get off at Middle Jingxi Rd busstop, then walk north (in the opposite direction of the bus) to the traffic lights and after East Beijing Rd walk about 100metres and you will find the hiker hostel in the right. 2) take the subway(4RMB): the metro station is outside the train station,take subway line 1 to People’s Square(the 3rd stop) then transfer onto line 2. It takes one stop to Nanjing Rd(E). 3) Take a taxi about 20RMB,after 23:00 about 30RMB. DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH SHANGHAI TRAIN STATION: 1) Take the subway(4RMB): metro line 1 from South Shanghai train station to the People’s square then transfer onto line 2 to Nanjing Rd(E). 2) Take a taxi about 50RMB by daytime ,100RMB by nighttime(after 23:00). |
| Airport: | DIRECTIONS FROM THE PUDONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PVG): 1) Maglev Train (40rmb) from PVG to LongYang Rd. station, then transfer to subway line 2 (costs: 4RMB) to Nanjing Rd(E) station, take exit 3 and walk along the east Nanjing Rd to the east. After the second traffic lights turn left (walk along the Middle Jiangxi Rd to north),after the 4th block(East Beijing Rd) you will find our hostel. 2) Shuttle bus: Take No. 2 shuttle bus from PVG to Jing’An Temple (that will cost you about 19RMB),then take subway line 2 (4RMB) to Nanjing Rd(E) station ,or take taxi from Jingan Temple to the hostel about 20RMB. 3.Take taxi : Gate No.3(Domestic) Gate No.15(International) on 1F Taxi fee about 180RMB by day; 220RMB by night (after 23:00) DIRECTIONS FROM THE HONGQIAO AIRPORT (HQ AIRPORT): 1)Bus No.925 from HQ airport to the last stop the People`s square(4RMB), then take subway line 2 one stop to Nanjing Rd(E) station ,or walk along the East Nanjing Rd for half an hour or take a taxi(12RMB) to the hostel. 2)Take a taxi about 60RMB by daytime,120RMB by nighttime (after 23:00) |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Main attractions nearby |
| Nightlife nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Leisure facilities nearby |
Facilities
 | Hostel open 24h |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Air conditioning |
 | Internet access |  | Café/Bar |
 | Meals available |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
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