Bar was cool but didn't seem very popular. They have a mini pool table but it's broken. Manager was not friendly. However, the rest of the staff was flirtatious and full of smiles but not helpful. Really seemed to be bothered by simple requests. They have a washing machine but no detergent for sale. When we arrived the air-con didn't... More

This hostel is in a good location with quick transport links close by. It is in a shabby chic boutique style in the common areas and rooms and is very clean. There is free hot water in a mini kitchen just near the rooms. The only complaint I have about the hotel is the noise which is so excessive I... More

For all you Brits needing an M&S fix, this hostel is very close to one of it's Shanghai branches which has a small food hall and excellent cafe. The hostel is also close to metro lines 1, 2, 8 and 10. Good if you are coming west from Hongqiao airport or railway station or east from Pudong. The beds are... More

I spent 8 nights at the HI People Square in a double room over Newyear 2012/13. The hostel is located in a side street of Yan’an Road near the center of Shanghai. 10-15min by foot will take you to Nanjing Road, People Square and the Bund. The neighborhood is typically Shanghainese with lots of local food. A 24h convenience store... More

Negative - unhelpful staff, couldn't answer basic questions about the metro, airport buses and medical facilities -staff had limited English, seemed inept and unwelcoming - very hard beds in dorm - no free breakfast, common tv area, bar or restaurant as advertised - faulty washing machine - no lines to hang laundry, it was in a store room - common... More

We stayed here for a few days while visiting Shanghai. Pros - A short walk to the metro train station - Bakeries nearby are great for a cheap breakfast - Nice and clean room - Good shower pressure - To get in to the hallway where the rooms are, you need to scan your room card - A folder at... More

My friend and I stayed in the dorms here. It was a little hard to find at first, but People's Square is a large, bustling place! There are a lot of rooms in this place. The rooms were spotless, with individual lockers. We met two English teachers from Hefei and exchanged stories about our experiences. The beds were comfortable and... More

This hostel is very clean and quite cute. It is very close to everything but that being said the street in front is packed with motor bikes and very busy. Everything we wanted to see and do in shanghai was either within walking distance or a quick train ride away. The staff were very friendly and the cafe was awesome.... More

Perfect place to stay. Really a surprise to find a hostel like this. Not what you would expect. Everything was great and I would certainly return and recommend this place. Find out if they're still renovating upstairs though. They start banging at 5am and do not stop until 7pm!