Budget Hostels from

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for fun things to do. You can check out the festivals and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many different forms, but they all have three main qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

While you’re choosing where to stay, have a look at this top Kitchener hostel: Backpacker College at Wilfrid Laurier University - Located within a 5-minute walk of Wilfrid Laurier University. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an indoor pool. Rooms come with free toiletries.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of -3°C. Average annual precipitation for Kitchener is 1017 mm.

Overall, Kitchener is known for its festivals, live music and theatres. Major attractions include African Lion Safari. Get out into nature with places such as RIM Park, University of Guelph Arboretum and Elora Gorge Conservation Area. Cultural attractions include Centre In The Square, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and Waterloo Region Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Kitchener in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.), 5.3 mi (8.5 km) away. Another option is Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.), situated 34.7 mi (55.8 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to make use of public transport. To see more of the area, catch a train at Kitchener Station, Guelph Central Station or Guelph, ON (XIA-Guelph Train Station).