Budget Hostels from S$188

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for fun things to do. If you’re interested in cultural experiences, you can check out the churches while you’re here.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones get the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to look first: Harbin Wheat International Youth Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Harbin Hash International Youth Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Harbin Anssia International Youth Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels and showers. Harbin Midian Youth Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and desks.

If you’re looking for an affordable place to stay in Harbin, one of Expedia’s 7 hostels might be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of -13°C. The snowiest months in Harbin are January, November, December and March, with each month seeing an average of 90 cm of snowfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to discover the area around Harbin. Get out into nature with places such as Wanfo Mountain Scenic Resort, Zhaolin Park and Stalin Park. Cultural attractions include Heilongjiang Provincial Museum, Harbin Exhibition Hall of Arts and Crafts of Ice and Snow and Heilongjiang Science and Technology Museum. Visit landmarks such as Former Residence of Xiao Hong, Yanjiagang Paleolithic Sites and Jingbian Camp Site.