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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget 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 identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices, and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones get the highest reviews from our travelers and could be a good place to look first: HOTEL THE GATE KUMAMOTO - Hostel - Close to public transit, 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 hair dryers. Dyeing and Hostel NAKASHIMAYA - Caters to Women - Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets 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 an elevator. You’ll find free WiFi in all rooms. Guest house TIGA - Hostel - Close to public transit, 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, bed sheets, and free WiFi in all rooms.

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

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 46°F. The rainiest months in Kumamoto are June, July, August, and May, with each month seeing an average of 13 inches of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might appreciate some places near Kumamoto. Get out into nature with places like Suizenji Gardens, Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden, and Suizenji Ezuko Park. Cultural attractions include Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre, Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto, and Kumamoto Prefectural Art Museum. Visit landmarks like Kumamoto Castle, Sakura-no-baba Josaien, and Hosokawa Gyobutei.

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 Airport (KMJ), located 9.2 mi (14.9 km) away from the city center. Another option is Ariake Saga Airport (HSG), located 33.8 mi (54.3 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Fujisakigumae station, Kumamoto Minami Station, or Kumamoto Station.