Shanghai Exploration | Female-Friendly + Retro Shanghai Style

| Female-Friendly + Retro Shanghai Style. Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit down, so I went to Shanghai alone to relax and deliberately chose a youth hostel that only accommodates women. Staying here made me feel this was the right choice; the whole environment is especially friendly and reassuring for solo female travelers. As soon as I walked in, I felt quite comfortable. The lady at the front desk was very gentle, and after checking me in and handing me the room card, she casually pointed to a small box nearby: “We have sanitary pads and tampons here, feel free to take any if you need.” These little touches make you feel very cared for, especially in case you suddenly need something while out and about, so you don’t have to rush to find a store. Staying here, I felt a quiet sense of being cared for. The other girls in the room seemed to have a good unspoken understanding. Everyone was very quiet coming in and out, closing doors gently without any loud bangs. If someone went to the bathroom at night, they moved quietly to avoid waking others. The curtains block out light well. The most precious thing is this kind of quiet—not because no one is staying, but because everyone is considerate not to disturb others’ rest. For someone like me who travels alone and is a light sleeper, being able to sleep well is especially important. The common areas are quite relaxing. Sometimes I’d sit in the lounge zoning out or reading a book, and the other guests I met were friendly—nodding and smiling without deliberately coming over to chat or disturb you. But if you need directions or a little help, they’re happy to assist. This kind of respectful interaction is just right for someone like me who wants some quiet but not to feel completely alone. The location is good, close to the subway station, and the surrounding area is fairly quiet. The price is reasonable, and for someone traveling alone, staying here feels safe and worry-free. If I want to be alone and quiet next time, I’d probably choose this place again. . 🎠 Oriental Paris Female Youth Hostel (Shanghai Railway Station Branch) ✨ 3rd Floor, 360 Hengtong Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai