Dengba Inn (Shanghai Lujiazui New World Plaza)

I reached the hostel around 3am and could check in but had to use the public toilet. I specifically indicated lower bunk when booked but was given upper bunk instead, meaning they do not answer the requests of guests. Do not order parcels to the hostel unless you want to dig through a lot of them as it is messily placed near the rack on the floor and you have to find it yourself which is exhausting, the reception will not help you and if you ask them where it is they also do not know. For this price it is merely a place for basic hygiene and sleep. Prepare your own towel, toiletries and slippers, they only provide shampoo and body wash and toilet paper. The pictures here are not exactly how the hostel really looks like, it's messier than I thought. Still ok place to stay for solo travellers.

i really enjoyed my stay. it has a curtain for privacy in the room. and shared bathroom and shower is in the room. and i really liked the common space because i stayed up late and lot of young people are there doing their works and playing games. it gives me chill. and i got friends in there. i hope we can see each other in another time.

I stayed for just one night and the first issue was how difficult it was to actually find the hostel. There are no clear directions provided when booking, and once you arrive the location is quite confusing, especially for foreign travelers. I arrived well before check-in time and had tried requesting an early check-in online, but all the replies were automated. For any real assistance, they provide only a Chinese phone number, which I couldn’t call as I was traveling internationally. When I arrived, there was also no flexibility regarding early check-in. The room itself was small but served the basic purpose of a hostel. The bed didn’t feel entirely clean, although it wasn’t unbearable, and to be fair, the mattress was comfortable and the duvet was great. The biggest problem was the bathroom that was completely flooded, with water leaking into the bedroom area. The location is very good, with plenty of restaurants and entertainment nearby. During check-out, the receptionist was extremely kind and even helped me carry my luggage since the escalator couldn’t be turned on due to the rain. Overall, I think this hostel works for a short stay of one or two nights and delivers what you would expect for the very low price.