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By staying at a hostel, you can reduce your spending on accommodations and use more of your budget for exploring during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and monuments.

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

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to look first: This Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Amsterdam Central Metro Station and Amsterdam Central Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Vondelpark. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. ClinkNOORD - Hostel - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You’ll find showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Via Amsterdam - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Venserpolder Station and Diemen South Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with showers, hairdryers and bed sheets. Hotel Tourist Inn - 2-minute walk from Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a bar. You’ll find towels, TVs and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for an affordable place to stay in Amsterdam, one of Expedia’s 40 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Amsterdam is 829 mm.

Overall, Amsterdam is known for its museums, cycling trails and monuments. Major attractions include Keukenhof Gardens, Dam Square and Anne Frank House. Get out into nature with places such as Singel, Herengracht Canal and Keizersgracht. Cultural attractions include Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Amsterdam Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Amsterdam in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Schiphol Airport (AMS), located 7 mi (11.2 km) away. An alternative is Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague), which is 35.2 mi (56.6 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Dam Stop, Paleisstraat Tram Stop and Nieuwezijds Kolk Stop. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Rokin Station, Amsterdam Central Station or Amsterdam (ZYA-Amsterdam Central Station).