Your stay — Zuhause
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The Property — Zuhause
Stepping into Zuhause feels like landing in a clean, quiet Swiss boarding house that somehow ended up in central Shanghai. The lobby is compact, with blonde wood, a single leather sofa, and a noticeboard in German and English. It’s the kind of no-nonsense place that suits solo travellers or couples who value a solid bed, hot shower, and reliable Wi‑Fi over lobby bars or Instagrammable decor. The USP is its location on a leafy lane off Huaihai Road, five minutes from Shaanxi Road metro, and a price point that undercuts most chain hotels in the area.
Chronicles of Shanghai
Shanghai grew from a modest fishing village into a treaty-port powerhouse after the 1842 Treaty of Nanking, when foreign concessions carved up the waterfront. The Bund’s neoclassical banks and the Art Deco towers of the French Concession mark layers of colonial wealth and ambition. After 1949, state-led industry dominated, then the 1990s brought a frenzied rebuild that punched Pudong’s skyscrapers into the sky. Today, the city balances its treaty‑port swagger with a sharp contemporary edge: tech start‑ups, underground galleries, and a food scene that rewrites rules every month.
Best Time to Visit
Full Shanghai guide →Best months
Late March to May and September to November: mild temperatures, lower humidity, and clear skies. Spring sees the ginkgo trees leaf out; autumn offers crisp air for walking the Bund or the French Concession.
Peak / festival surge
Peak runs from late June through August, driven by summer school holidays and the Shanghai International Film Festival in June. Hotel prices can jump 30–50% and July is also the pit of typhoon season—humid, sticky, with sudden downpours. Chinese National Day (1–7 October) is another peak, with domestic travel swelling hotel rates.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best shoulder months: weather still pleasant, crowds thin (just after or before the main summer wave), and you can find room discounts of 20–30% off peak rates at three‑star properties like Zuhause.
Weather & packing
Shanghai in early July is brutally humid with highs of 32°C and a near-constant chance of thundery showers. Pack one quick‑dry outfit—synthetic shorts and a breathable top—plus a small umbrella that actually fits in a day bag, because rental umbrellas sell out fast when it pours.
Live City Briefing — Shanghai
- Metro Line 14 now connects Jing’an to Pudong via a direct route, cutting travel time to the city’s new arts hub at West Bund by about 20 minutes; check the latest exit closures at Shaanxi Road station before you head out.
- The Bund’s North Bund section, opposite the Lujiazui skyline, has opened a new pedestrian promenade and a small craft beer market on weekends; it’s quieter than the main Bund strip and gives a better angle for night photos.
- Shanghai’s ‘green travel’ scheme has expanded bike‑share zones across central Huangpu, but you still need to register a Chinese phone number to unlock the bikes; bring a foreign SIM and expect a 10‑minute registration lag.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Zuhause, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 through 7, facing away from the main street (ask for a rear courtyard view). These floors avoid the lift lobby noise on lower floors and are high enough to minimize street-level sound.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors—they’re more prone to street noise from the address on a busy Shanghai road, plus potential kitchen/service area sounds. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft (usually ends of corridors).
Best views
The best view is from upper floors (5–7) at the front, overlooking the street — you’ll see Shanghai’s urban bustle, but it comes with noise. For a quieter option with a decent outlook, rooms at the back offer a courtyard or neighbouring building view.
Quietest floors
Floors 5–7, particularly rooms at the back of the building, away from the lift and stairwell.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise is the main issue — the hotel sits on a busy Shanghai thoroughfare, so traffic hums especially during rush hours (8–10am and 5–7pm). The lift generates a low rumble on all floors; rooms near it get intermittent clunks. Early morning deliveries to the service entrance may disturb ground-floor rooms.
Insider tips
1. If you’re a light sleeper, ask for a room on a high floor at the back and request earplugs at check-in (many 3-star hotels in Shanghai supply them). 2. The hotel’s location means taxis are easy to flag outside, but avoid accepting rides from touts in the lobby — use Didi or official taxi ranks instead.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Zuhause
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
森兰花园城 — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
德爱路公园 — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
五洲大道 — 719 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Chinese Yuan, CNY
Most travellers bring cash and exchange at banks or use ATMs; avoid airport and tourist exchange bureaux for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at major hotels and international chains; many small shops, street vendors, and local eateries are cash or Alipay/WeChat Pay only.
Tipping is not customary or expected in restaurants, taxis, or hotels; service charges are included.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local chain coffee shops (e.g. Luckin) offer a brewed coffee for about 15-25 CNY.
Noodle or rice bowl from a casual local eatery — around 20-35 CNY.
A simple stir-fry or noodle dish from a local diner — around 30-50 CNY per main.
Street food is abundant around Yunnan Road Food Street and Nanjing Road pedestrian area; skewers, jianbing, and dumplings from 5-15 CNY each.
Common budget supermarkets include Hema (Freshhema), Yonghui, and Wallmart — fresh produce and daily essentials at reasonable prices.
Affordable high-street shopping on Nanjing Road (e.g. UNIQLO, Zara) or at markets like Qipu Road for budget fashion.
The metro is cheapest — single ride 3-15 CNY, day pass about 20 CNY. From Pudong Airport, take Metro Line 2 (about 7-10 CNY) instead of the Maglev or taxi.
Use Alipay or WeChat Pay linked to a card for easy contactless payments; eat at locals-only noodle shops or food courts in malls; buy a metro card (Shanghai Public Transportation Card) for discounted rides.
Good to know — Shanghai
Type A/C/I · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ¥6.78 · 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 Zuhause
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Shanghai
Wikipedia ↗
Shanghai is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in China. It has a population of 30,050,000 in the urban area as of 2026, thus making it China's most populous city and more broadly the fifth-largest city in the world by population. The city is located on the southern estuary of the Y...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Zuhause?
Request a room on floors 5 through 7, facing away from the main street (ask for a rear courtyard view). These floors avoid the lift lobby noise on lower floors and are high enough to minimize street-level sound.
Which rooms should I avoid at Zuhause?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors—they’re more prone to street noise from the address on a busy Shanghai road, plus potential kitchen/service area sounds. Also skip rooms next to the lift shaft (usually ends of corridors).
Is Zuhause noisy?
Street noise is the main issue — the hotel sits on a busy Shanghai thoroughfare, so traffic hums especially during rush hours (8–10am and 5–7pm). The lift generates a low rumble on all floors; rooms near it get intermittent clunks. Early morning deliveries to the service entrance may disturb ground-floor rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Zuhause?
The best view is from upper floors (5–7) at the front, overlooking the street — you’ll see Shanghai’s urban bustle, but it comes with noise. For a quieter option with a decent outlook, rooms at the back offer a courtyard or neighbouring building view.
What are insider tips for staying at Zuhause?
1. If you’re a light sleeper, ask for a room on a high floor at the back and request earplugs at check-in (many 3-star hotels in Shanghai supply them). 2. The hotel’s location means taxis are easy to flag outside, but avoid accepting rides from touts in the lobby — use Didi or official taxi ranks instead.
What time is check-in at Zuhause?
Check-in at Zuhause is from null. Check-out is by null.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Zuhause?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Zuhause?
Noodle or rice bowl from a casual local eatery — around 20-35 CNY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Zuhause?
The metro is cheapest — single ride 3-15 CNY, day pass about 20 CNY. From Pudong Airport, take Metro Line 2 (about 7-10 CNY) instead of the Maglev or taxi.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
Late March to May and September to November: mild temperatures, lower humidity, and clear skies. Spring sees the ginkgo trees leaf out; autumn offers crisp air for walking the Bund or the French Concession.
Top Attractions in Shanghai
💡 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.