Budget Hostels from

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your money for going out. You’ll find shopping and more activities to enjoy while you’re here.

No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

You may be able to find reasonable prices at these Samarinda accommodations, which get positive reviews from our travellers: Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Samarinda - Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. FUGO Hotel Samarinda (Bigmall) - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Mercure Samarinda - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant at this hotel. Midtown Hotel Samarinda - You can take advantage of free parking, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Ibis Samarinda - Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking and TV in a common area.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually October and September, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are July and January, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Samarinda are April, March, November and December, with each month seeing an average of 345 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might enjoy some places near Samarinda. Cultural attractions include Keraton/Mulawarman Museum. Locals like to shop at Samarinda Central Plaza Shopping Mall.

Keep this information about transit options in Samarinda on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Samarinda (AAP-AP Tumenggung Pranoto), 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Balikpapan (BPN-Sepinggan Intl.), which is 55.5 mi (89.4 km) away.