What makes it 63% Kids-Friendly: Children stay free without extra bed, hostel provides board games, toys and laundry, and People’s Park rides 850 m away; no extra beds and many shared baths reduce comfort for families.
People’s Square Metro Station: 340m (5 min walk)
Lines 1, 2 & 8 – direct to The Bund, Hongqiao Airport and Shanghai Railway Station.
Xinzha Road Metro Station: 680m (8 min walk)
Lines 1 & 12 – connects to Xintiandi and Jing’an Temple.
Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street: 30m (1 min walk)
Shanghai’s iconic shopping boulevard with neon lights and street snacks.
Tip: Visit at dusk for illuminated storefronts and evening food stalls.
People’s Square: 80m (1 min walk)
Central civic plaza surrounded by gardens and the Shanghai Museum.
Tip: Enter the museum for free exhibits on Chinese art and history.
The Bund: 800m (10 min walk)
Historic riverside promenade showcasing colonial-era architecture.
Tip: Go at sunrise or after dark for the best skyline views.
Address: China, Shang Hai Shi, Huang Pu Qu, Lu He Lu, 98号CN Shanghai Area 邮政编码: 200000
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Take Metro Line 2 from Hongqiao Airport to People’s Square station, then a 5-min walk to the hotel.
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Free Wi-Fi:
Stay connected in public areas and your room.
Library:
Browse books and magazines in the quiet book bar corner.
Gym:
24/7 access to cardio and strength equipment.
Game Room:
Play board games, table soccer, or relax in the home theater.
Breakfast:
Western set menu served 07:00–10:00; CNY 48 per adult.
Craft Beer Hall:
Sample local and imported beers (pay per drink).
Yoga Sessions:
Instructor-led classes available for a small fee.
All public areas are step-free and served by elevators.
Madeleine Ball
Dayin international youth hostel and the team that was there, xin, Chen and shun were amazing. The hostel has a really nice and friendly vibe and I would recommend it to anyone. The staff are kind and friendly and have very good English. I would recommend to anyone visiting Shanghai x
Anna Čierna
As Europeans, we stayed at this hostel based on good reviews, but we were very disappointed. We travel around Europe and Asia and have stayed in many hotels, but we have never experienced such a poor standard of accommodation. We have been to Bangkok, Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul, Busan, but this was a complete disaster. The girl in the ponytail at the reception was unpleasant, unwilling and it was clear...
Natasha Lee
Honestly review…. This hostel is amazing! The cafe/ bar is such a vibe even if you’re not a guest, can meet many people, or enjoy the quite lounge on the 3rd floor… Has a gym! And shower room is spacious. The staff are amazing, and thank you Xu Li , he was so friendly and cute Great location too!
Nhi Nguyen
A crowded foreigners staying spot in the central of the city. Just that some room will be full of local people that are staying not for short term so the vibe would be very different with when you come to any hostel while traveling. Rare service of them I found when I needed to send my friend stuff. I wanted to send things to my friend but the service required local phone number so I can’t fill th...
Zarah Khan
I loved my stay here! Amazing location, lovely and kind staff and the rooms are massive and very importantly clean. I had booked another hostel in Shanghai which was horrendously dirty, so I wandered the streets until I found Dayin and that was such a relief because it put me so close to the Bund and the metro was just a couple mins of walking. They were also able to give me the choice in the bunk...
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