Mingtown Etour International Youth Hostel is 'in the very heart of Shanghai, [with] shops and places to hang out all around the hostel', 'very close to People's Square metro and Nanjing Road, [within] easy distance to French Concession'. Our guests frequently praise the comfortable, 'clean and well-maintained' rooms as well as the staff, who are 'nice, friendly and speak English well'. The onsite bar serves 'a good selection of European bottled beers'. We like their courtyard, which we're told is 'a great place to relax and look up into the skies'.

The entire hostel is built in old-fashioned Shanghai residential style, and the flat construction design distinguishes it from skyscraper hotels. It has its own central courtyard as an open area for guest activities. The building's traditional brick suits the surroundings well, and opens directly onto the cultural attractions of one of Shanghai's Nong Tong (old-style narrow streets).

The hostel holds 30 standard rooms and over seventy dorm beds. On-site facilities include a self-service restaurant, bar, self-service laundry, common area internet terminals, as well as a business center. All staff members speak moderate English, and are familiar with tourism points of interest and travel information. The hostel is also pleased to help guests with making travel arrangements and reservations.

An abundance of famous sightseeing attractions are within walking distance. Within five minutes walk, you can reach the Nanjing Road pedestrian shopping district, the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Development Center, City Hall, and Grand Theater. Within 25 minutes, you can visit the Yu'yuan Garden, The Bund, and the Temple of Culture. On special occasions, you can even watch fireworks and national holiday ceremonies right from the hostel balcony!Rates:

55~80