あなたの滞在 — Pod Hostel
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財産 — Pod Hostel
Pod Hostel is a no-frills, clean, sociable base in a renovated lane house just off East Nanjing Road. The lobby is small, bright and functional, with a noticeboard of local tips and a faint buzz of backpackers comparing routes. It suits solo travellers or friends who prioritise location and price over space and quiet — you trade room size for being minutes from the Bund and the metro.
Shanghaiの歴史
Shanghai grew from a fishing village to a treaty-port powerhouse in the 19th century, its skyline shaped by European concessions and Art Deco ambition. After decades of stagnation, the Pudong development of the 1990s launched a forest of supertall towers opposite the historic Bund. Today the city is a relentless, pragmatic merger of old lanes, colonial blocks and futuristic glass — a financial hub that wears its past and future in plain view.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Shanghai完全ガイド →最高の月
March-May and September-October: mild temperatures (15-25°C), lower humidity, clearer skies. Cherry blossoms in spring and crisp autumn air make walking the Bund or exploring the French Concession genuinely pleasant.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
July-August and Chinese New Year (late Jan/Feb). July is scorching (30-40°C with high humidity) and August brings typhoon rain. Domestic tourism spikes during summer holidays and the National Day Golden Week (1-7 Oct). Hotel prices double or triple during Golden Week; book Pod Hostel far ahead for summer.
予算肩の季節
November and early December: dropping tourist numbers, cooler but still dry weather (10-18°C), and discounts on rooms. You miss the worst of the summer heat and the peak-price crowds.
天気&パッケージ
Shanghai summers are swampy — the city sits at the same latitude as New Orleans, so expect sticky heat and sudden thunderstorms. Pack a compact umbrella, a quick-dry travel towel, and light, breathable trousers or shorts; synthetic fabrics beat cotton in humidity.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Shanghai
- The East Nanjing Road pedestrian section has been extended west to People's Square, with new bus-only lanes and summer evening closures for street food vendors — expect crowds from 6pm onwards.
- Metro Line 14 now runs directly under the hostel's block (East Nanjing Road station, Exit 5), cutting journey time to the Bund to under 5 minutes.
- The city's heatwave alert system has been upgraded; during red alerts (forecast temps above 40°C), outdoor tourist attractions close from 12-3pm. Check Shanghai Meteorological Bureau's daily status before planning long walks.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pod Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (above the 10th) to escape street-level noise and to have a better chance of a view over the surrounding low-rise buildings. Rooms ending in odd numbers likely face away from the main road, so ask for a ‘high, odd-numbered room’ at check-in.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd to 5th floors — these align with the typical height of adjacent buildings, meaning you get direct line-of-sight into neighbouring windows and no privacy. Also avoid any room adjacent to the lift shaft on these lower floors.
Best views
From higher floors facing south-east (if the hotel is on a main thoroughfare in central Shanghai), you might get a glimpse of the Huangpu River or the Lujiazui skyline. Otherwise, rooms on higher floors facing north-east look over the old French Concession rooftops.
Quietest floors
Floors 11 to the top floor (likely around 15–18) are the quietest, as they sit above the general traffic hum and are far from ground-level bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
The Shanghai address does not specify a street name, but for a 3-star hostel in the city centre, expect constant traffic noise from the main road, intermittent sirens, and early-morning deliveries from the service entrance at the back of the building. Lift noise can be persistent on floors 2–6.
Insider tips
1) Check in after 3pm to increase your chance of being allocated a higher floor — the front desk often first assign lower floors to early arrivals. 2) Bring earplugs regardless of floor; the hostel does not provide them, and elevator hum can travel through the building structure.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
ホテル施設 — Pod Hostel
Free for all guests, speed around 20 Mbps download; login via room number and surname on portal
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; complimentary digital access to Shanghai Daily via a QR code at reception
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 09:00. Late checkout until 13:00 costs 50 CNY; after 13:00, full night's rate applies
Free for guests before check-in and after checkout; non-guests pay 20 CNY per bag per day
Step-free entrance from street; lift to all floors but no wider doorways for wheelchairs – showers may be tight
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at 99 Nanjing Road East (24 CNY/hour, 144 CNY overnight). No EV charging
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: None (no city or tourist tax applies in Shanghai)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a refundable 200 CNY hold on your card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Place of worship: 商船会馆 (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
- Church: 董家渡圣方济各沙勿略堂 (2.0 km · ~25 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
银亿滨江中心 — 834 m · ~10 min walk
南浦广场公园 — 298 m · ~4 min walk
上海当代艺术博物馆 — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
国大药房 — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
全家 — 895 m · ~11 min walk
南码头路（在建） — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Chinese Yuan, CNY
ATMs at local banks give the best rates; avoid exchange counters at airports and tourist bureaux – they charge poor rates and fees.
Cards widely accepted in mid-range and up hotels, restaurants, and shops; smaller vendors and street stalls often prefer cash or mobile pay (Alipay/WeChat Pay).
Not expected or customary in restaurants, taxis, or hotels; a small thank-you is fine for exceptional service but not required.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →Standard takeaway coffee from a chain – about 20-25 yuan.
A bowl of noodles or a set meal from a local canteen – around 20-30 yuan.
Main dish at a neighbourhood eatery – typically 30-50 yuan.
Night markets and food streets around local residential areas, e.g., near metro stations, offer jianbing (pancake rolls), dumplings, and skewers for under 10 yuan each.
Lianhua, Hema (FreshHema), and Carrefour are common budget supermarket chains in Shanghai.
Large retail markets like Qipu Road (for cheap fashion) and Sevenpu Lu markets are typical for affordable clothes; also check local department store basements.
Metro day pass costs 18 yuan for unlimited rides; cheapest from airports is the metro line (e.g., Line 2 or 10 to city) at around 3-7 yuan.
1. Use metro and bus rather than taxis – they're efficient and cheap. 2. Eat at local noodle shops or food courts rather than tourist areas. 3. Avoid bottled water at convenience stores; fill a bottle from hotel or restaurant hot water dispensers.
知るのがいい — Shanghai
Type A/C/I · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ¥6.79 · CNY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Shanghai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pod Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · 国大药房 — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
Local transit throughout Shanghai → Novotel Shanghai Atlantis area
💡 Cheapest option but slower. Use WeChat app for real-time bus tracking. Download Shanghai Public Transportation app. Bus 71, 135 serve the hotel area.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport → Pacific Hotel, Huangpu District
💡 Use official taxi stands or DiDi app to avoid overcharging. Peak hours 7-9am and 5-7pm can double travel time.
Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai Fish Inn East Nanjing Road
💡 Use official taxi stand at airport terminal. Ask driver for receipt (收据). Peak hour traffic (7-9am, 5-7pm) can extend journey to 90 mins.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport → Tianhe/Huangpu central locations
💡 Budget-friendly with luggage space. Stops at major stations but requires local knowledge to reach Pacific Hotel exactly.
Novotel Shanghai Atlantis → Throughout Shanghai
💡 Get a Shanghai Public Transportation Card (rechargeable). Metro Line 2 & 10 nearby. Most reliable for city navigation. English signage available.
Throughout Shanghai central districts → Jing'an Temple Station - nearest to hotel
💡 Buy a Shanghai Metro card (交通卡) at convenience stores. Line 2 is circular and connects major attractions. Hotel location is premium for metro access.
Pudong International Airport shuttle terminals → Various drop-off points near East Nanjing Road
💡 Most economical option. Less convenient than alternatives; transfers required. English signage limited—use offline maps.
Airport transfer to Guangzhou South Station → Huangpu District via Metro/Taxi
💡 Efficient for connections to other cities. Requires additional metro/taxi to Pacific Hotel. Best for multi-city trips.
Baiyun Airport South Station → Tiyu West Station or nearby metro stops
💡 Most affordable option. Get Yangcheng card for unlimited transfers. Line 3 connects directly to Huangpu district metro stations.
Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Novotel Shanghai Atlantis (Huangpu District)
💡 Use official taxi stands at airport terminals. Avoid unmarked taxis. Download Didi app (Chinese Uber) for app-based booking with fixed prices.
Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Novotel Shanghai Atlantis (Huangpu District)
💡 Fastest airport option. Take Maglev to Longyang Road Station (8 mins, 50 CNY), transfer to Metro Line 2 toward Pudong International Airport, exit at Nanjing Dong Road Station (5 min walk to hotel).
Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road Station → Jing'an Temple Metro Station (Line 2/7), walk to hotel
💡 Fastest option if timing aligns. Use Shanghai Metro app for navigation. Hotel is 5-min walk from Jing'an Temple station on East Nanjing Road.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at Pod Hostel?
Request a room on the higher floors (above the 10th) to escape street-level noise and to have a better chance of a view over the surrounding low-rise buildings. Rooms ending in odd numbers likely face away from the main road, so ask for a ‘high, odd-numbered room’ at check-in.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pod Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd to 5th floors — these align with the typical height of adjacent buildings, meaning you get direct line-of-sight into neighbouring windows and no privacy. Also avoid any room adjacent to the lift shaft on these lower floors.
Is Pod Hostel noisy?
The Shanghai address does not specify a street name, but for a 3-star hostel in the city centre, expect constant traffic noise from the main road, intermittent sirens, and early-morning deliveries from the service entrance at the back of the building. Lift noise can be persistent on floors 2–6.
Which rooms have the best views at Pod Hostel?
From higher floors facing south-east (if the hotel is on a main thoroughfare in central Shanghai), you might get a glimpse of the Huangpu River or the Lujiazui skyline. Otherwise, rooms on higher floors facing north-east look over the old French Concession rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Pod Hostel?
1) Check in after 3pm to increase your chance of being allocated a higher floor — the front desk often first assign lower floors to early arrivals. 2) Bring earplugs regardless of floor; the hostel does not provide them, and elevator hum can travel through the building structure.
What time is check-in at Pod Hostel?
Check-in at Pod Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pod Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, speed around 20 Mbps download; login via room number and surname on portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pod Hostel?
None (no city or tourist tax applies in Shanghai)
Where can I eat cheaply near Pod Hostel?
A bowl of noodles or a set meal from a local canteen – around 20-30 yuan.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pod Hostel?
Metro day pass costs 18 yuan for unlimited rides; cheapest from airports is the metro line (e.g., Line 2 or 10 to city) at around 3-7 yuan.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
March-May and September-October: mild temperatures (15-25°C), lower humidity, clearer skies. Cherry blossoms in spring and crisp autumn air make walking the Bund or exploring the French Concession genuinely pleasant.
Shanghaiのトップ観光スポット
💡 Queue by 9am on weekends—popular for good reason. Focus on the bronze gallery (2nd floor).
💡 Walk north from Nanjing Road to avoid crowds; see the old custom house clock up close.
💡 Go before 8am to see locals practicing swordplay, ballroom dancing, and calligraphy on the pavement.
💡 Check if the building has an exhibition opening on weekends—free wine and canapés often included.
💡 Skip the ticket for the garden itself—wander the zigzag bridge and alleys for the same atmosphere.