Budget Hostels from S$74

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for exploring.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but they all have a few things in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: 365BASE outdoor hostel - Property features include free Wi-Fi, a bar and laundry facilities. You’ll find hairdryers, coffee/tea makers and bed sheets in all rooms. Global cabin Hamamatsu - Hostel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, free Wi-Fi and free toiletries.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 7°C. The rainiest months in Hamamatsu are July, June, September and October, with each month seeing an average of 325 mm of rainfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to explore some places near Hamamatsu. Get out into nature with places such as Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park, Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika and Hamamatsu Flower Park. Cultural attractions include Hamamatsu JASDF Air Park and Museum, Hamamatsu Municipal Art Museum and Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments. Visit landmarks such as Hamamatsu Castle, Kanzanji Temple and Ryugashido Cavern.

Keep this information about transit options in Hamamatsu on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Shizuoka (FSZ-Mt. Fuji - Shizuoka), located 23.4 mi (37.7 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Nagoya (NGO-Chubu Centrair Intl.), which is 54.3 mi (87.4 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to use public transport to get around. To check out more of the area, hop on a train at Hamamatsu Station, Kamiichiba Station or Izumma Station.