Shanghai Hills&XING 1885 Family Homestay Near Line2 & Line12 West Nanjing Road

Hotel Description

Welcome to the Shanghai Hills&XING 1885 Family Homestay, a charming 3-star accommodation that offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and authentic Shanghai experience. Nestled in the vibrant Jing’an District at 188 Fengxian Road, this well-appointed homestay provides travelers with a cozy retreat in one of Shanghai’s most dynamic neighborhoods. With an impressive rating of 8.5, this highly-reviewed property has established itself as a favorite among visitors seeking a more intimate and personalized alternative to conventional hotels while maintaining easy access to the city’s extensive transportation network.

The Shanghai Hills&XING 1885 Family Homestay boasts an enviable location near both Line 2 and Line 12, with West Nanjing Road station just a short stroll away. This strategic positioning places guests at the crossroads of Shanghai’s past and present, with the prestigious Nanjing Road shopping district—one of the world’s busiest shopping streets—within easy reach. The Jing’an District, known for its fascinating blend of historical landmarks and modern developments, offers visitors a genuine glimpse into Shanghai’s evolution from ancient Chinese settlement to international metropolis. From the homestay, guests can easily explore the magnificent Jing’an Temple, a Buddhist temple dating back to the Three Kingdoms Period, or wander through the stylish shops and cafés that line the nearby streets. The property’s address at 302, 188 Fengxian Road places it in a residential area that provides a welcome respite from the bustling city center while remaining conveniently connected to all major attractions.

What sets the Shanghai Hills&XING 1885 Family Homestay apart is its authentic approach to hospitality. Unlike larger chain hotels, this family-operated establishment offers guests the opportunity to experience Shanghai life from a local perspective. The homestay concept allows visitors to immerse themselves in the culture and rhythms of everyday Shanghai, creating memories that extend beyond typical tourist experiences. The property’s well-maintained accommodations combine traditional Chinese elements with modern amenities, ensuring guests enjoy both comfort and cultural authenticity during their stay. With its excellent transportation connections via Line 2 and Line 12, guests can effortlessly navigate to Shanghai’s most iconic destinations, including The Bund, Yu Garden, People’s Square, and the futuristic Pudong skyline dominated by the Oriental Pearl Tower. Business travelers will appreciate the proximity to Shanghai’s commercial districts, while leisure tourists can take advantage of the property’s insider knowledge of hidden local gems, from traditional lane houses to authentic regional cuisine. The Shanghai Hills&XING 1885 Family Homestay represents the perfect balance between accessibility and authenticity, offering visitors a memorable glimpse into the heart and soul of this magnificent Chinese metropolis while providing comfortable accommodations that consistently earn high marks from satisfied guests.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $134. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Daniel from United Kingdom – 24 December 2024 (9/10)

  The experience was quite good, the room location was excellent, and the customer service response was quite fast. As soon as I asked for a towel change, it was immediately delivered
  
  What could be improved: old,I hope we can make the check-in instructions more detailed,or even better,have a video,because the alleys in Shanghai are really too complicated for us,especially the names.

• Viktoriya from Kazakhstan – 11 August 2024 (9/10)

  The location is awesome, very close to metro station, malls and cafe. The kitchen has everything you need in case you want to cook. The air conditioners worked very well which was necessary in hot weather. The service and manager was really helpful. There is everything you need in apartment.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment is located in a city centre but the building is old. For some travelers that might be not comfortable as the entrance hall of the building looks at first sight a little bit scary, however you can experience how locals are living and as the manager said the building located in historical area.

• Shawn from Singapore – 24 April 2025 (5/10)

  The property is conveniently located in an area between posh hotels (St Regis) and proper shopping districts with food readily available stone throw from the apartment. So u can easily order food and other items delivered to ur doorstep or explore and walk around the area. With limited details on the area, foreigners relied on clues like these to think this was a good area to book. BUT NO.
  
  What could be improved: There is NO LIFT. U need to lug ur luggage 3 floors up or down on narrow staircase with junks piled in the corridor that keeps getting knocked over. Ur neighbours are hoarders. The lady living right next to u loves to keep her door open and plays the radio. The entire stairwell area feels like a slump. Dusty, dirty and smells. When u enter the apartment thankfully it looks different from the outside. But the floors were dirty. We asked for a mop they gave us a dirty one and we ordered one online. Left it for them. We had to mop the floor 3-4 times before it was clean. The owner claimed that it was because of the air and the windows were opened and that in their country people wore shoes ard. That’s unexceptable. Toilet constantly smells. The shower got jammed the 3rd night and I told the owner but he said to show him. We gave up and my helper cleared the clog. For this price, pls go stay hotel. One night the entire shower pole came off the wall and nearly hit my head when I reached to remove the shower head from its holder. Bloody dangerous. The mezzanine “bed” was a thin mattress with thin pillows. Our backs and neck hurt. Kettle provided had rust in it. We had to CLEAN the entire house the first day we arrived. The kitchen was filthy and smells. We bought our own thrash bags and tissue boxes coz we couldn’t find any refills in the whole house. My chauffeur said we got duped. This slum isn’t worth the price and locals would never book such a place. This place is only for foreigners who didn’t know better. Didn’t think to take photos coz I never wanna remember ever staying here.

• Francisco from Argentina – 1 January 2025 (9/10)

  La excelente predisposición del anfitrión para solucionar cualquier inquietud que surgía.
  
  What could be improved: Nada.

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