Jing'an or The Bund: where to stay in Shanghai?
Both are popular bases in Shanghai. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 35 hotels in Jing'an and 40 in The Bund.
| In short | Jing'an | The Bund |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 35 | 40 |
| Average guest rating | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 31% | 35% |
| 5-star hotels | 10 | 12 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 7 | 15 |
| Median distance to the centre | 2.5 km | 4.5 km |
| Average location score | 7.1 | 6.8 |
In short
- Hotels in The Bund rate higher: 8.6 on average against 8.4 in Jing'an.
- The Bund has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (35% vs 31%).
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), The Bund has more options: 15 vs 7.
- The typical hotel in Jing'an is closer to the city centre (2.5 km vs 4.5 km).
- The two areas are about 4.4 km apart.
Best-rated in Jing'an
Shanghai Centre Serviced Apartment
- Free Wi-Fi
- Airport transfer
- Swimming pool
Excellent 220 reviews 2.5 km
Best-rated in The Bund
Jinglai Hotel (the Bund East Nanjing Road)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Airport transfer
Exceptional 3,330 reviews 4.2 km
FAQ: Jing'an vs The Bund
Which has better-rated hotels, Jing'an or The Bund?
The Bund: its 40 hotels average 8.6 out of 10, against 8.4 for the 35 hotels in Jing'an.
Where are there more budget hotels, Jing'an or The Bund?
For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), The Bund has more options: 15 vs 7.