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Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your money for exploring. If you’re interested in cultural experiences, you can check out the historic sites while you’re here.

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

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks get the best reviews from our travelers and could be a good place to start looking: Casa Mini Hotel & Guest House - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Hwangnidan-gil Road. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Blueboat Hostel Gyeongju - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Gyeongju Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries. Hostel Dahyun - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and TVs. Namu Guesthouse - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Hwangnidan-gil Road. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Gyeongju Seoul Youth Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Bulguksa Temple. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers, and TVs.

If you’re hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Gyeongju, one of Expedia’s 15 hostels might be a great option.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 37°F. The rainiest months in Gyeongju are July, August, September, and June, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

Depending on your interests, you might like to check out these things around Gyeongju. Get out into nature with places like Daereungwon Royal Tomb, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, and Bomun Lake. Cultural attractions include Gyeongju National Museum, Silla Arts And Science Museum, and Kyongju Folk Craft Village. Visit landmarks like Cheomseongdae, Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village, and Seokguram Grotto.

Keep this information about transit options in Gyeongju in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Pohang (KPO), located 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from the city center. Another option is Ulsan (USN), situated 19.6 mi (31.6 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transit during your trip. To see more of the area, take a train from Gyeongju Station, Seo Gyeongju Station, or Seogyeongju Station.