Budget Hostels from RM 320

By choosing a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and use more of your budget for exploring during your trip. You'll find sporting events and other activities to enjoy, and the river views create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but they all have three main things in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

While you're choosing somewhere to stay, take a look at this top hostel in Hood River: Hood River Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Columbia River Gorge. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, coffee/tea makers and free Wi-Fi.

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 2°C. The snowiest months in Hood River are January, February, November and December, with each month seeing an average of 18 cm of snowfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to explore some places near Hood River. Get out into nature with places such as Hood River, Columbia River Gorge and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Cultural attractions include Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum, History Museum of Hood River County and Glassometry Studios. Visit landmarks such as Mount Hood Railroad.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Hood River in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Portland International Airport (PDX), 52.6 mi (84.6 km) from the city centre.