What makes it 88% Solo-Friendly: The hostel offers secure lockers, 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, gym and laundry, plus metro People’s Square 340 m for easy city touring, making it convenient and sociable for solo guests.
People’s Square Metro Station: 340m (4 min walk)
Line 1, 2, and 8 connections to major Shanghai attractions and airports.
Xinzha Road Metro Station: 680m (8 min walk)
Line 10 access to Pudong Airport and Lujiazui district.
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street: 30m (1 min walk)
Shanghai's iconic neon-lit shopping boulevard.
Tip: Visit early to beat the crowds and sample street snacks.
People’s Square: 80m (1 min walk)
Expansive plaza with free-entry Shanghai Museum nearby.
Tip: Drop by the museum’s free exhibitions in the afternoon.
The Bund: 800m (10 min walk)
Historic waterfront promenade with skyline views.
Tip: Stroll at sunset for superb photo opportunities.
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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From Hongqiao Airport, take Metro Line 2 to People's Square Station, then walk 340m (4 min walk) east to the hostel.
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Wi-Fi in public areas:
High-speed internet in lobby and shared spaces.
Luggage storage:
Free secure lockers to store bags before check-in or after check-out.
Gym:
Free access to fitness equipment in the on-site gym.
Yoga sessions:
Complimentary group classes in the yoga studio.
Game room:
Board games, table soccer, and home theater available at no extra cost.
Library:
Quiet corner with books and magazines for borrowing.
Breakfast:
Western set menu served 07:00–10:00 at CNY 48 per person.
Brunch café:
In-lobby café offering coffee, pastries, and light meals.
Craft beer hall:
Wide selection of local and imported beers; pay per drink.
Bar:
Cocktails and beverages in the lobby bar; pay per drink.
Public areas are step-free; elevators reach every floor.
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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