Budget Hostels from S$38

By choosing a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and save more of your money for exploring during your holiday. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its historic sites, and the gardens create an appealing natural setting.

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

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start looking: K’s House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Kanazawa guesthouse nagonde - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Omicho Market. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels and free Wi-Fi. Kanazawa Guest House East Mountain - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden. Property features include free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels, free Wi-Fi and free toiletries. SHARIN Kanazawa Traveler’s Inn - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Omicho Market. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar at this property. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Guesthouse Hakuka - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden. Property features include free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and multilingual staff. You’ll find towels, showers and coffee/tea makers in all rooms.

If you’re searching for an affordable place to stay in Kanazawa, one of Expedia’s 11 hostels could be a great option for you.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. The rainiest months in Kanazawa are July, September, August and December, with each month seeing an average of 290 mm of rainfall.

Depending on your interests, you might like to discover some places near Kanazawa. Get out into nature with places such as Nomura Samurai House, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kenrokuen Garden. Cultural attractions include Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum, Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum and Higashi Chaya District. Visit landmarks such as Oyama Shrine, Kazuemachi Chaya District and Terashima Kurando Samurai Villa.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Kanazawa on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Komatsu (KMQ), located 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Toyama (TOY), which is 30.4 mi (48.9 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. If you’re looking to see more of the surrounding area, make your way to Kanazawa Station to take a train.