Budget Hostels from S$5

By going with a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and use more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your stay. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the gardens create an appealing natural setting.

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

Ready to book a hostel in town? These options have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: New Shahana - Hostel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. Indie Stays -BKC, Kalina - Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. AFRA DORMITORY - Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with showers and free Wi-Fi. Urban Stays - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Mumbai Masjid Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Nap Manor Hostels - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

If you're in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Mumbai, one of Expedia's 73 hostels might be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Mumbai are July, August, June and September, with each month seeing an average of 501 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy these things around Mumbai. Get out into nature with places such as Powai Lake, Juhu Beach and Versova Beach. Cultural attractions include Royal Opera House, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum and Mahakavi Kalidas Natya Mandir. Visit landmarks such as ISKCON Temple, Elephanta Caves and St George Hospital.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Mumbai in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), located 1.2 mi (2 km) away. Another option is Navi Mumbai Intl. Airport (NMI), situated 13.3 mi (21.5 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to use public transport during your trip. Take advantage of metro transport at Saki Naka Station, Asalpha and Marol Naka Station. To see more of the surrounding area, take a train from Mumbai Ghatkopar Station, Mumbai Vidyavihar Station or Mumbai Vikhroli Station.