Budget Hostels from S$8

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

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

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options get the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start: Shimla hill view - Property features include free parking, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi. Abuzz Oxfordcaps Shimla - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Mall Road. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. You’ll find showers and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. The Hosteller Shimla - Located within a 10-minute walk of Mall Road. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers and bed sheets in all rooms.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually June and May, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 9°C. The rainiest months in Shimla are July, August, September and June, with each month seeing an average of 399 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might like to explore these things around Shimla. Get out into nature with places such as Darlaghat, Craignano Nature Park and Annandale. Cultural attractions include Gaiety Theater, Army Heritage Museum and State Museum. Visit landmarks such as Christ Church, Viceregal Lodge and Manorville Mansion.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Shimla in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Shimla (SLV), 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Chandigarh (IXC), which is 37.8 mi (60.8 km) away. When you’re out and about, you may want to make use of public transport. To see more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Shimla Station, Summer Hill Station or Taradevi Station.