Budget Hostels from RM187

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for exploring. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the river views create an appealing natural setting.

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

You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Mainz accommodations, which have good reviews from our travellers: Super 8 by Wyndham Mainz Zollhafen - You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking and a lift at this hotel. Hyatt Regency Mainz - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Mainz Central Station Tram Stop and Mainz (QMZ-Mainz Train Station). Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking and a lift. Me And All Hotel Mainz - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Mainz Römisches Theater Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Novotel Mainz - Property features at this hotel include free WiFi and free parking.

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 July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Mainz is 710 mm.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might enjoy the area around Mainz. Get out into nature with places such as Rhine, Main Hiking Trail and Public Park. Cultural attractions include Gutenberg Museum, Mainz State Theater and Naturhistorisches Museum. Visit landmarks such as Mainz Cathedral, Augustinerstrasse and Marktbrunnen.

Keep this information about transit options in Mainz on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Mainz (QFZ-Mainz Finthen), located 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which is 13.8 mi (22.1 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Mainz Central Station Tram Stop, Mainz Hauptbahnhof West/Taubertsbergbad Tram Stop and Gonsenheim Gonsbachgärten Tram Stop. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Mainz Römisches Theater Station, Mainz (QMZ-Mainz Train Station) or Mainz Central Station.