Budget Hostels from S$61

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for exploring. You can enjoy activities like shopping in this destination, while the local restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds.

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

While you’re choosing somewhere to stay, have a look at this top Hsinchu hostel: The Lane - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Hsinchu Station. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 18°C. The rainiest months in Hsinchu are August, June, May and September, with each month seeing an average of 199 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might appreciate the area around Hsinchu. Get out into nature with places such as Siangshan Wetland, Tiangongtan Park and Hsinchu Moat Park. Cultural attractions include Hsinchu City Fire Museum, Hsinchu Image Museum and Hsinchu Performing Arts Center. Visit landmarks such as Hsinchu City God Temple and East Gate.

Keep this information about transit options in Hsinchu on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), located 27.4 mi (44.1 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Taipei (TSA-Songshan), which is 42.8 mi (68.9 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to make use of public transport. To explore more of the area, catch a train at Hsinchu Station, Hsinchu Xiangshan Station or Hsinchu Shibo Station.