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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for fun things to do. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the gardens while you’re here.

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

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options get the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start looking: Suzhou Blue Gate Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Suzhou University Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Suzhou Chope Hostel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Ming Ya Youth Hostel Suzhou - 2-minute walk from Lindun Lu Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Suzhou xunsu hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Lindun Lu Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi. Rooms come with towels, showers and free Wi-Fi.

If you’re in the market for an affordable place to stay in Suzhou, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 8°C. The rainiest months in Suzhou are June, July, August and May, with each month seeing an average of 224 mm of rainfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to explore some places near Suzhou. Get out into nature with places such as Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden and Lion Grove Garden. Cultural attractions include Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Culture and Arts Center and Changshu Museum. Visit landmarks such as Hanshan Temple, Pingjiang Road and Gate to the East.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Suzhou in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Wuxi (WUX-Shuofang), 16.2 mi (26 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), located 45.5 mi (73.3 km) away. When you’re out and about, you may want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Tongjingbei Lu Station, Xihuan Lu Station and Sanxiang Square Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Suzhou Railway Station, Suzhou New District Railway Tram Stop or Yixing High-Speed Railway Station.