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By choosing a hostel you can spend less on lodging and save more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its historic sites, and the gardens create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many different forms, but they have three main qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social atmosphere, and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: K’s House Kanazawa - Travelers Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Kenrokuen Garden and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a rooftop terrace, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers. Kanazawa guesthouse nagonde - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Omicho Market. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels and free WiFi. Kanazawa Guest House East Mountain - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden. Property features include free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels, free WiFi, and free toiletries. SHARIN Kanazawa Traveler’s Inn - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Omicho Market. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar at this property. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers. Kanazawa Guesthouse Stella - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Omicho Market and Kenrokuen Garden. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, tour assistance, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers.

If you’re in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in Kanazawa, one of Expedia’s 11 hostels could be a great choice.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 74°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. The rainiest months in Kanazawa are July, September, August, and December, with each month seeing an average of 11 inches of rainfall.

Overall, Kanazawa is known for its gardens, temples, and historical sites. Major attractions include Omicho Market. Get out into nature with places like Nomura Samurai House, Kanazawa Castle Park, and Kenrokuen Garden. Cultural attractions include Ishikawa Ongakudo, Ashigaru Shiryokan Museum, and Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Kanazawa on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Komatsu Airport (KMQ), located 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from the city center. An alternative is Toyama Airport (TOY), which is 30.4 mi (48.9 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. If you’re hoping to see more of the surrounding area, make your way to Kanazawa Station to catch a train.