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By going with a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your money for going out during your holiday. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its historic sites, and the hot springs create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but they have three main qualities in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start looking: Couch Potato Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Matsumoto Castle. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free bike hire, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with showers, hairdryers and bed sheets. Guesthouse Tomoshibi - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi. Minka House - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Matsumoto Castle. Property features include free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Hostel & Spa FAN! MATSUMOTO - Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. You'll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

If you're in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Matsumoto, one of Expedia's 5 hostels could be a great choice.

The weather is important 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 temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -1°C. The rainiest months in Matsumoto are July, June, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 210 mm of rainfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to explore some places near Matsumoto. Get out into nature with places such as Utsukushigahara Onsen, Asama Hot Spring and Myojin Pond. Cultural attractions include Matsumoto Scale Museum, Matsumoto City Museum of Art and Japan Ukiyo-e Museum. Visit landmarks such as Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto Castle Black Gate and Kaichi School Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Matsumoto in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto), located 5.7 mi (9.2 km) away from the city centre. Once you're on the ground, you may want to use public transport during your trip. Nearby metro stations include Matsumoto Station and Shimonii Station. If you're eager to see more of the area, make your way to Shin Shimashima Station to catch a train.