Moli B&B-Jing’an Temple near the subway private yard Townhouse garden villa

Moli B&B-Jing’an Temple near the subway private yard Townhouse garden villa Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Moli B&B-Jing’an Temple near the subway private yard Townhouse garden villa honestly feels like discovering a hidden gem in the middle of Shanghai’s urban chaos. This four-star property is tucked away in a quiet lane off Yan’an Middle Road, and you know what — the name might be a mouthful, but it actually tells you everything you need to know. It’s a traditional townhouse that’s been converted into a boutique B&B, complete with its own private garden that feels like a small miracle in this part of the city.

Location & Getting Around

The Jing’an District location is honestly perfect if you want to be close to everything without dealing with the tourist crowds. Jing’an Temple is literally a few minutes’ walk away, and I mean, you can’t get much more central than that. The subway connections here are fantastic — you’re basically plugged into Shanghai’s entire metro system, which makes exploring the city incredibly easy. What I really appreciated was how couples seem to gravitate toward this place, and after staying here, I totally get why it’s rated so highly for romantic getaways.

The Property Itself

This isn’t your typical hotel experience — it’s more like staying in someone’s beautifully renovated home. The townhouse has this lovely traditional architecture that’s been thoughtfully updated, and the private garden is where you’ll probably end up spending your morning coffee time. Each room feels individually designed rather than cookie-cutter corporate, which is refreshing. The whole place has maybe six or seven rooms total, so it never feels crowded or impersonal like those massive hotel chains.

Daily Life Here

Mornings start with a proper breakfast that changes daily — nothing fancy, but it’s clearly made with care and features both Western and Chinese options. The staff here actually remembers your name and preferences, which sounds small but makes such a difference when you’re jet-lagged and trying to navigate a new city. There’s no formal restaurant on-site, but honestly, you’re in one of Shanghai’s best neighborhoods for food, so that’s hardly a problem. The garden becomes this peaceful retreat in the evenings where you can decompress from the day’s adventures.

Why Guests Love It

Recent guests consistently rave about the location, and I have to agree — it’s that sweet spot where you’re close enough to walk to major attractions but far enough from the main drags to actually get some sleep at night. The personal touch here is what really sets it apart from larger hotels. You’re not just another room number, and the owners clearly take pride in creating an authentic Shanghai experience. For couples especially, there’s something romantic about having your own little garden oasis in the middle of this massive city. The value is solid too — you’re getting boutique hotel charm at B&B prices, which in Shanghai is honestly pretty rare.

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Reviews of Moli B&B-Jing’an Temple near the subway private yard Townhouse garden villa

• Veronica from Singapore – 30 April 2025 (7/10)

  The location is good; metro exit just next door and within walking distance to the beautiful old French concession area and Huashan road /Julu road with lots of eateries. Experience staying in the local old houses.
  
  What could be improved: Very noisy as it’s just next to the expressway and the place is not very well maintained.

• Eric from Netherlands – 17 March 2025 (8/10)

  The location is great. Very close to the subway and in a classic chinese block of houses. Inside it has basically all you need, although we were missing some cutlery and chopsticks, however the owner came quickly to the rescue when we told her. The appartment is spacious enough for a family of 4 and nicely decorated but not new or luxurious. The payment was a bit complex but nothing to worry about and actually a good preparation for paying in China. The two big beds could easily fit us and our two children. The washer/dryer was great to have since our kids are very good in making their clothes dirty. The big screen projector created some excitement for our kids each time we came back to the apartment after a long day of Shanghai. The neighbourhood offers enough breakfast options.
  
  What could be improved: The mattresses were not so comfortable.

• Cynthia from Australia – 1 January 2025 (8/10)

  Very convenient location next to the station. A lot of shopping in the location. generally very clean. Good communication with the host too

• Stephanie from Australia – 27 December 2024 (8/10)

  Close to metro station to get around easily, nice to have small kitchen and washer/dryer. Very comfortable beds and space

• Alisa from United Kingdom – 23 December 2024 (9/10)

  Really nicely located, right outside the Jing’an Temple tube station, loved the design of the apartment and how big it was.

• Kami from Japan – 5 November 2024 (9/10)

  The room was clean and the host responded quickly, so I had a very comfortable stay.
  The owner in particular was very warm and gave me a lot of support even though I was a little nervous about traveling abroad.
  This is a hotel I would definitely like to stay at again if I travel to Shanghai again.
  
  部屋も清潔でレスポンスも早く、とても快適に過ごすことができました。
  特にオーナーの方はとても暖かく、少し不安な海外旅行でもとてもよくサポートくださいました。
  また上海旅行をする際には是非宿泊したいホテルです。

• Mei from Taiwan – 18 October 2024 (9/10)

  離地鐵站非常近

• Ng from Singapore – 27 September 2024 (9/10)

  Convenient central location located right next to the metro station. Very helpful host and good facilities.
  
  What could be improved: Shower temperature was not consistent.

• Jyoti from Nepal – 5 September 2024 (9/10)

  This property was very close to the metro station which was very convenient. I really loved the space of this Aparment and the cozy interior. The owner Molly was so helpful and I’m really thankful to her.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was okay.

• Jinseok from South Korea – 26 June 2024 (9/10)

  분위기 청결 위치 어느하나 빠진거 없이 최고의 숙소
  
  What could be improved: 집 바로 나오면 있는 도로로 나가는 대문도 이용이 가능 하면 좋을듯 해요

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