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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 dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget-friendly prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start: It’s a Small World Backpackers Lodge - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as an outdoor pool. Rooms come with showers, linens and free WiFi. Golden Palm Hotel Boutique - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and linens.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually October and November, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 16°C. The rainiest months in Harare are January, December, February and November, with each month seeing an average of 192 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around Harare. Get out into nature with places such as Harare Gardens, National Botanic Gardens and Lake Chivero Recreational Park. Cultural attractions include Queen Victoria Museum and National Museum. Visit landmarks such as Epworth Balancing Rocks.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Harare in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.), located 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away from the city centre.