Budget Hostels from S$36

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for sightseeing. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to look first: Roots Hostel - Located steps from Orix Theater. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. BON Hostel - 2-minute walk from Imaimiyaebisu Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with hairdryers, linens and free WiFi. &And Hostel Shinsaibashi East - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Matsuyamachi Station and Tanimachi 6-chome Station. Property features include free WiFi, laundry facilities and a lift. Rooms come with hairdryers, linens and free WiFi. Hostel Ogk - Located within a 10-minute walk of Grand Front Osaka Mall and Osaka Station City. Property features include free WiFi, laundry facilities and a lift. You’ll find showers, hairdryers and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. &And Hostel Hommachi East - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Tanimachi 4-chome Station and Sakaisuji-hommachi Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities, as well as a lift. You’ll find TVs, hairdryers and linens in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Osaka, one of Expedia’s 140 hostels could be a great choice 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 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 7°C. The rainiest months in Osaka are July, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 214 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Osaka is known for its restaurants, museums and historical sites. Major attractions include Dotonbori, Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Castle. Get out into nature with places such as Nakanoshima Park, Utsubo Park and Osaka Castle Park. Cultural attractions include Osaka Shiki Theater, Sankei Hall Breeze and Umeda Arts Theater.

Keep this information about transit options in Osaka on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Osaka (ITM-Itami), 6.9 mi (11.2 km) away. An alternative is Kobe (UKB), which is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can access metro transport at Higashi-Umeda Station, Umeda Station (Hanshin) and Umeda Station (Hankyu). To explore more of the area, take a train from Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Station or Oebashi Station.