Find Cheap Hostels in Suzhou

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for exploring. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the gardens while you’re here.

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

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the highest reviews from our travelers and might be a good place to start: Mingtown Suzhou Youth Hostel - 2-minute walk from Xiangmen Station for easy access to public transit. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. You’ll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Suzhou Blue Gate Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Suzhou University Station. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries. Suzhou Chope Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries. Ming Ya Youth Hostel Suzhou - 2-minute walk from Lindun Lu Station for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Suzhou xunsu hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Lindun Lu Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Rooms come with towels and showers.

If you’re looking for somewhere affordable to stay in Suzhou, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 79°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 46°F. The rainiest months in Suzhou are June, July, August, and May, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to explore some places near Suzhou. Get out into nature with places like Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, and Master of the Nets Garden. Cultural attractions include Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Culture and Arts Center, and Suzhou Pingtan Museum. Visit landmarks like Hanshan Temple, Pan Gate, and Pingjiang Street.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Suzhou in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Wuxi (WUX-Shuofang), 16.2 mi (26 km) from the city center. An alternative is Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), which is 45.5 mi (73.3 km) away. When you’re out and about, you may want to use public transit to get around. You can access metro transit at Tongjingbei Lu Station, Xihuan Lu Station, and Sanxiang Square Station. To explore more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Suzhou Railway Station, Suzhou New District Railway Tram Stop, or Yixing High-Speed Railway Station.