Budget Hostels from S$58

By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your holiday. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the sea views while you’re here.

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

Good weather’s always better 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 24°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 8°C. The rainiest months in Odawara are October, September, July and June, with each month seeing an average of 213 mm of rainfall.

Generally, Odawara is known for its festivals, historical sites and hot springs. Major attractions include Gotemba Premium Outlets, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Lake Ashi. Get out into nature with places such as Odawara Wanpaku Land, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Miyukinohama Beach. Cultural attractions include Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History, Hotoku Museum and Odawara Museum of Literature.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Odawara on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oshima (OIM), 35.5 mi (57.1 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Tokyo (HND-Haneda), situated 40.7 mi (65.5 km) away. When you’re out and about, you may want to use public transport to get around. Head to Kamonomiya Station to catch the metro. To see more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Isaida Station, Midorichō Station or Ashigara Station.