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By going with a hostel you can reduce your spending on lodging and use more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your vacation. You can enjoy activities in this destination like skiing and shopping.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to look first: Avenues Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Temple Square and Conference Center. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with bed sheets. SLC Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of 900 South Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 31°F. The snowiest months in Salt Lake City are January, March, February, and December, with each month seeing an average of 6 inches of snowfall.

In general, Salt Lake City is known for its temples, theaters, and live music. Top attractions include Snowbird Ski Resort and Park City Mountain Resort. Get out into nature with places like Liberty Park, Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, and Sugar House Park. Cultural attractions include Capitol Theater, Eccles Theater, and Abravanel Hall.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Salt Lake City in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 5.1 mi (8.2 km) away. An alternative is Ogden, UT (OGD-Ogden Regional), which is 30.3 mi (48.7 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit to get around. Take advantage of metro transit at Gallivan Plaza Station, City Center Station, and Temple Square Station. To see more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at North Temple Bridge/Guadalupe Station, Salt Lake Central Station, or Murray Central Station.