Budget Hostels from S$61

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for exploring. If you're hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the island views while you're here.

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

While you're deciding on where to stay, take a look at this top Xiamen hostel: Xiamen Gulangyu Islet Banshan Family Hostel - Property features include free Wi-Fi.

The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 15°C. The rainiest months in Xiamen are June, August, May and July, with each month seeing an average of 254 mm of rainfall.

Depending on your interests, you might like to explore the area around Xiamen. Get out into nature with places such as Zhongshan Park, Xiamen Botanical Garden and Wanshi Botanical Garden. Cultural attractions include Taiwan Folk Village, Gulangyu Piano Art Museum and Bailuzhou Park. Visit landmarks such as Hulishan Cannon Fort and Xiamen Yuanbo Garden.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Xiamen in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Xiamen (XMN-Xiamen Intl.), located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Kinmen Island (KNH), situated 18.1 mi (29.2 km) away. Once you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transport. You can access metro transport at Hubin Middle Road Station, Jianye Road Station and Cruise Center Station. To explore more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Xiamen Railway Station, Xiamen Gaoqi Railway Station or Xinglin Railway Station.