Budget Hostels from S$167

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for sightseeing. If you’re interested in cultural experiences, you can check out the historic sites while you’re here.

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

While you’re choosing somewhere to stay, take a look at this top St. Gallen hostel: Youth Hostel St. Gallen - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and desks.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 1°C. The rainiest months in St. Gallen are August, June, July and May, with each month seeing an average of 183 mm of rainfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to explore the area around St. Gallen. Get out into nature with places such as Three Ponds, Hoher Kasten and Säntis. Cultural attractions include Abbey Library of Saint Gall, Theater St. Gallen and Textile Museum. Visit landmarks such as Abbey of St. Gall, St. Laurenzen Church and St. Gallen Small Theater.

Keep this information about transit options in St. Gallen in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Altenrhein (ACH-St. Gallen - Altenrhein), 9.3 mi (15 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Friedrichshafen (FDH-Friedrichshafen - Lake Constance), located 18.5 mi (29.7 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. To explore more of the area, catch a train at St. Gallen (QGL-St. Gallen Train Station), St. Gallen Station or St. Gallen St. Fiden Station.