Budget Hostels from S$37

By going with a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and save more of your money for exploring during your stay.

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

While you're deciding on a place to stay, have a look at this top Hachioji hostel: Mt.Takao Base Camp - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Hachioji Takaosanguchi Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and multilingual staff. You'll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the local climate: 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 6°C. The rainiest months in Hachioji are September, October, June and July, with each month seeing an average of 242 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you're interested in, you might like to discover the area around Hachioji. Get out into nature with places such as Mount Takao, Meiji Memorial Forest Takao Quasi-National Park and Akigawa Valley. Cultural attractions include Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Takao 599 Museum and Takao Trick Art Museum. Visit landmarks such as Hachioji Castle and Yakuoin Temple.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Hachioji on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Tokyo (HND-Haneda), 29 mi (46.6 km) away from the city centre. Once you're on the ground, you may want to make use of public transport. Take advantage of metro transport at Mejirodai Station, Kiyotaki Station and Mount Takao Station. To see more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Hachioji Takao Station, Hazama Station or Nishi-Hachioji Station.