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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and theatres.

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

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: A&o Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Steinstrasse U-Bahn. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, hairdryers and bed sheets. A&o Hamburg City - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Berliner Tor Station and Hammerbrook S-Bahn. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a bar and a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with showers, TVs and hairdryers. A&o Hamburg Reeperbahn - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Reeperbahn S-Bahn for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers, TVs and hairdryers in all rooms. Generator Hamburg - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of South Central U-Bahn and Hamburg Central Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a nightclub and a bar. You’ll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. The Room 44 - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Steinstrasse U-Bahn and Hammerbrook S-Bahn. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi at this property. Rooms come with bed sheets and free Wi-Fi.

If you’re hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Hamburg, one of Expedia’s 26 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Hamburg is 762 mm.

Overall, Hamburg is known for its museums, theatres and restaurants. Top attractions include Miniatur Wunderland and Reeperbahn. Get out into nature with places such as Inner Alster Lake, Heiligengeistfeld and Alster Lakes. Cultural attractions include Hamburg State Opera, CHOCOVERSUM and Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Keep this information about transit options in Hamburg in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Hamburg Airport (HAM), located 5.7 mi (9.1 km) away. An alternative is Lübeck (LBC), which is 33.9 mi (54.6 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can access metro transport at Rathaus U-Bahn, Jungfernstieg Station and Stadthausbrücke S-Bahn. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Michaeliskirche Hamburg Station, Hamburg (ZMB-Hamburg Central Train Station) or Hamburg Central Station.