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Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for exploring. You can find sporting events and other activities in this destination, while the local restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds.

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

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Dortmund is 979 mm.

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate some places near Dortmund. Get out into nature with places such as Westfalenpark Dortmund, City Park Dortmund and Rombergpark Botanical Garden. Cultural attractions include Dortmund Concert Hall, Dortmund Opera House and German Football Museum. Visit landmarks such as Dortmunder U, St. Reinold’s Church and Hansaplatz.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Dortmund on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Dortmund (DTM), located 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is 34.3 mi (55.2 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Reinoldikirche U-Bahn, Kampstrasse U-Bahn and Stadtgarten U-Bahn. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Dortmund Central Station, Dortmund (DTZ-Dortmund Central Train Station) or Dortmund Ostentor Station.