Budget Hostels from S$53

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. We’ve heard good things about the waterfront and other attractions in this destination, as well as the local tours.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social setting.

Ready to find a hostel in town? These options get the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: Guest house Holoholo beach side - Hostel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as free bike hire. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Guest House Churayado Ishigakijima - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Guesthouse Chura Cucule Ishigakijima – Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal. Property features include free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Ishigaki Guesthouse Hive - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities, as well as a TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and free Wi-Fi. Emix ishigaki - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Ishigaki Island Ferry Terminal. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities, as well as barbecues. You’ll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Ishigaki, one of Expedia’s 12 hostels might be a great option.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Ishigaki are August, September, May and June, with each month seeing an average of 267 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might enjoy some places near Ishigaki. Get out into nature with places such as Akashi Beach, Ishigaki Sunset Beach and Blue Cave. Cultural attractions include Yaeyama Museum and Awamori Museum. Visit landmarks such as Ishigaki Yaima Village, Fusaki Kannon-do Temple and Kannonzaki Lighthouse.

Keep this information about transit options in Ishigaki in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Ishigaki (ISG-Painushima), 7.9 mi (12.6 km) away from the city centre.