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Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for sightseeing. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

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

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start: Arimaonsen Musubi-no-koyado En - Located within a 5-minute walk of Arima Hot Springs. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a bar. Rooms come with free toiletries and hair dryers. T&K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Kobe Oishi Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with free toiletries, hair dryers, and bed sheets. Hostel Yume-Nomad - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Kobe Minatogawa Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as laundry facilities. You’ll find free toiletries in all rooms. Toyotaya Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Nishinomiya Station and Nishinomiya Imazu Station. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and laundry facilities. You’ll find free toiletries and hair dryers in all rooms. Guest House MAYA - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Kobe Ojikoen Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities, as well as air conditioning. You’ll find free toiletries and hair dryers in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Kobe, one of Expedia’s 15 hostels might be a great choice.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 78°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 45°F. Average annual precipitation for Kobe is 53 inches.

Generally, Kobe is known for its gardens, museums, and hot springs. Major attractions include Kobe Harborland, Arima Hot Springs, and Universal Studios Japan. Get out into nature with places like Meriken Park, Kobe Animal Kingdom, and Mount Rokko. Cultural attractions include Kobe City Museum, Kobe Maritime Museum, and Kobe Culture Hall.

Keep this information about transit options in Kobe on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX), located 18.1 mi (29.1 km) away. Another option is Kobe Airport (UKB), situated 4.6 mi (7.3 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transit to get around. You can access metro transit at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station, Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station, and Boeki Center Station. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Kobe Sannomiya Station, Kobe Kasuganomichi Station, or Kobe Station.