Budget Hostels from S$29

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for exploring. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the beaches while you’re here.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but they all have three main qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start: Salsa Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Chumphon Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. Chogun Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Chumphon Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Rub Lom Chom Klong by Fisherman Village - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, tour/ticket assistance and barbecues. Rooms come with showers and free toiletries.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Chumphon are October, September, July and November, with each month seeing an average of 220 mm of rainfall.

In general, Chumphon is known for its beaches, temples and monuments. Get out into nature with places such as Pak Nam Chumphon Beach, Thung Wua Laen Beach and Mu Ko Chumphon National Park. Cultural attractions include Chumphon National Museum. Locals like to shop at Chumphon Market and Chumphon Night Plaza.

Keep this information about transit options in Chumphon on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Chumphon (CJM), 19.4 mi (31.3 km) away from the city centre. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. If you’re eager to see more of the surrounding area, head over to Chumphon Station to hop on a train.