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Philosopher Hotel

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a vase with white flowers, and a bottle of water. - Philosopher Hotel (Shanghai)
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden tray with fruits and a small plant, and a window with sheer curtains. - Philosopher Hotel (Shanghai)
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Close to Yu Garden, Philosopher Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A modern hotel room with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a bed with white bedding, and a small bedside table with a vase of flowers.

Standard Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A compact hotel room with a sliding door separating the bathroom and bedroom. The bathroom features a toilet and a small sink. The bedroom has a single bed with a white comforter and a bedside table with a lamp and a small vase with flowers.

Basic Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Traditional Single Room

A compact workspace with a laptop, a mouse, a water bottle, and a fruit bowl.

Traditional Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A modern office cubicle with two desks, each with a laptop, a plant, and personal items.

Classic Double Room

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

View all photos for Senior Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, and a framed abstract artwork on the wall.

Senior Double Room

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

View all photos for City Single Room

A neatly made bed with a bowl of fruit, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

City Single Room

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for City Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a phone and a lamp, a window with curtains, and a glass shower enclosure.

City Double Room

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A modern hotel room with a glass-enclosed shower, a single bed, and a small bedside table.

Standard Twin Room

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Shanghai, Philosopher Hotel is in the city center. Nanjing Road Shopping District and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Yu Garden and Shanghai Disneyland©. Shanghai Natural History Museum and Shanghai Science and Technology Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Shanghai travel guide
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Zhonghua Road, Huangpu District, 3rd Floor, No. 14, Lane 518, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200000

What's nearby

  • A narrow brick alley with a café named 'Brown Sugar' and a bar with a 'B' sign.
    Former French Concession
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A large, historic building with a clock tower and a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a busy square with pedestrians.
    The Bund
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A traditional Chinese pavilion over a pond with tourists, surrounded by modern skyscrapers.
    Yu Garden
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A traditional Chinese courtyard with ornate buildings, a stone bridge, and a statue in the water.
    Shanghai Old Street
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fabric Market
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Xiaonanmen Station
    6 min walk
  • Shanghai South Railway Station
    13 min drive
  • Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    47 min drive

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
  • 周舍·海派菜
    6 min walk
  • 老城厢汤包馆
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: CNY 360 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Philosopher Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CNY 360 per day.

What time is check-in at Philosopher Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Philosopher Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Philosopher Hotel located?

Located in Huangpu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Yu Garden and The Bund. Nanjing Road Shopping District and People's Square are also within 3 mi (5 km). Xiaonanmen Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nanpu Bridge Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Philosopher Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

6.0

Cleanliness

4.0

Amenities

4.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Seyed Mateen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Luiza da Silveira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quarto pequeno, mal pude abrir a mala, o quarto tinha cheiro de banheiro e encanamento mesmo com a porta da ducha fechada, as toalhas eram descartáveis não secam nada, apesar tem uma boa localização.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026