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Philosopher Hotel

City centre hotel within easy reach of The Bund

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April 2026
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May 2026
When you stay at Philosopher Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from The Bund and Yu Garden. Also, Nanjing Road Shopping District and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Xiaonanmen Station is 6 minutes and Nanpu Bridge Station is 12 minutes.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries
£21
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

Room options

Standard Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Standard Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
Basic Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Basic Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
Traditional Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Traditional Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Traditional Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Traditional Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Classic Double Room | View from room
Classic Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Senior Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Senior Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Senior Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Senior Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Senior Double Room

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
City Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
City Single Room | View from room
City Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
City Single Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Single Room

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
City Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
City Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
City Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
City Double Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

City Double Room

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Standard Twin Room | View from room
Standard Twin Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Twin Room | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Zhonghua Road, Huangpu District, 3rd Floor, No. 14, Lane 518, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200000

What's nearby

  • Fabric Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Former French Concession - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Bund - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Yu Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shanghai Old Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Pudong International Airport (PVG) - 39 min drive
  • Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) - 47 min drive
  • Shanghai South Railway Station - 13 min drive
  • Nanxiang North Railway Station - 23 min drive
  • Shanghai Railway Station - 29 min drive
  • Xiaonanmen Station - 6 min walk
  • Nanpu Bridge Station - 12 min walk
  • Lujiabang Road Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Jstone大爵小意馆 Fine Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jia Xuan Da Jiu Lou 嘉轩大酒楼 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks 星巴克 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪裕兴记面馆 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪小南国（老码头店） - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Philosopher Hotel

When you stay at Philosopher Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from The Bund and Yu Garden. Also, Nanjing Road Shopping District and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Xiaonanmen Station is 6 minutes and Nanpu Bridge Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 146 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Secured on-site self-parking (CNY 360 per day)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Library

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Secured self-parking costs CNY 360 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Philosopher Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Philosopher Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs CNY 360 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Philosopher Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What's the area around Philosopher Hotel like?

Philosopher Hotel is in Huangpu, a short 6-minute walk from Xiaonanmen Station and 15 minutes' walk from The Bund.

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Philosopher Hotel Reviews

2.0

2.0

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2.0

Amenities

2.0

Staff & service

2.0

Property conditions & facilities
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2/10 Poor

This is a hostel for students and young people. Staff are also very young and have no clue. They didnt have the room I booked, and gave me a tiny “room” with zero floor space, my original room “had people in it” asked for a refund immediately.
Seyed Mateen, 2-night trip