Budget Hostels from S$109

By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your budget for going out during your stay. You'll find hiking trails and more activities to enjoy while you're here.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but they have a few qualities in common, including low prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

While you're choosing somewhere to stay, take a look at this top hostel in New Paltz: New Paltz Hostel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels and free Wi-Fi.

Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 0°C. The snowiest months in New Paltz are January, February, March and April, with each month seeing an average of 17 cm of snowfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate some places near New Paltz. Get out into nature with places such as Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, Minnewaska State Park and Mohonk Lake. Cultural attractions include G. Steve Jordan Gallery, DM Weil Gallery and Hyde Park Station. Visit landmarks such as Historic Huguenot Street and Huguenot Street Historic District.

Keep this information about transit options in and around New Paltz in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.), located 17.1 mi (27.5 km) away from the city centre. Another option is White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County), which is 50.9 mi (81.9 km) away.