Budget Hostels from

By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and save more of your money for exploring during your trip. You can check out cultural highlights like the historic sites in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: Leo Hostel - 2-minute walk from Xianyukou Tram Stop for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find towels and showers in all rooms. Peking Station Youth Hostel - 2-minute walk from Dongdan Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. 365 inn - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Xianyukou Tram Stop for easy access to public transport. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and desks. Peking International Youth Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. Beijing Leo Courtyard - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Xianyukou Tram Stop. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries.

If you’re in the market for an affordable place to stay in Beijing, one of Expedia’s 18 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and June, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 0°C. Average annual precipitation for Beijing is 597 mm.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might enjoy these things around Beijing. Get out into nature with places such as Zhongnanhai, Jingshan Park and Jingshan Table Tennis Park. Cultural attractions include Great Hall of the People, National Centre for the Performing Arts and Forbidden City Concert Hall. Visit landmarks such as Arrow Tower, Lao She Teahouse and Tiananmen.

Keep this information about transit options in Beijing in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Beijing (PEK-Capital Intl.), located 16.1 mi (25.8 km) away. An alternative is Beijing (PKX-Daxing Intl.), which is 27.4 mi (44.1 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Tian’anmen West Station, Tian’anmen East Station and Hepingmen Station. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Beijing Railway Station, Beijing South Railway Station or Beijing North Railway Station.