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

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget-friendly prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones get the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start looking: HOTEL THE GATE KUMAMOTO - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Kumamoto Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Dyeing and Hostel NAKASHIMAYA - Caters to Women - Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, hairdryers and linens in all rooms. Kumamoto Capsule Hotel - Hostel, Caters to Men - Located within a 20-minute walk of Kumamoto Castle. Guests can enjoy a 24-hour front desk and a lift. You’ll find free WiFi in all rooms. Guest house TIGA - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Fujisakigumae station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, linens and free WiFi in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Kumamoto, one of Expedia’s 8 hostels might be a great choice.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 8°C. The rainiest months in Kumamoto are June, July, August and May, with each month seeing an average of 331 mm of rainfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to discover these things around Kumamoto. Get out into nature with places such as Suizenji Gardens, Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and Suizenji Ezuko Park. Cultural attractions include Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre and Kumamoto Prefectural Art Museum. Visit landmarks such as Kumamoto Castle, Sakura-no-baba Josaien and Yakumo Koizumi Old House in Kumamoto.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Kumamoto in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Kumamoto (KMJ), located 9.2 mi (14.9 km) away from the city centre. Another option is Saga (HSG-Ariake Saga), situated 33.8 mi (54.3 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you may want to use public transport during your trip. To see more of the surrounding area, take a train from Fujisakigumae station, Kumamoto Minami Station or Kumamoto Station.