Budget Hostels from S$66

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for going out. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the hot springs while you’re here.

No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Hostel KIKO - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Atago-Bashi Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities, as well as TV in a common area. You’ll find towels, hairdryers and linens in all rooms. Keyaki Guesthouse - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and free WiFi. Guest House Umebachi - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels and free WiFi in all rooms.

If you’re searching for somewhere affordable to stay in Sendai, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels might be a great option.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 3°C. The rainiest months in Sendai are September, August, July and October, with each month seeing an average of 197 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might enjoy some places near Sendai. Get out into nature with places such as Kotodai Park, Nishikicho Park and Akiu Otaki Falls. Cultural attractions include Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi, Sendai Sunplaza Hall and Sendai City Museum. Visit landmarks such as Zuihoden Temple, Aoba Castle and Sendai City War Reconstruction Memorial Hall.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Sendai in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Sendai (SDJ), 9.6 mi (15.4 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Yamagata (GAJ), which is 28.9 mi (46.6 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Kotodai-Koen Station, Kita-Yonbancho Station and Hirose-dori Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Sendai Aoba-dori Station, Sendai Station or Kawauchi Station.