Budget Hostels from RM 45

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for exploring.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices and a social atmosphere.

While you're choosing a place to stay, take a look at this top Yan hostel: Hotel O Jerai Nature Glamping - Guests can enjoy free parking. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms.

The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Yan are November, October, May and September, with each month seeing an average of 309 mm of rainfall.

Get out into nature with places such as Mount Jerai, Pantai Merdeka and Blissful Memorial Park. Cultural attractions include Galeri Tsunami. Locals like to shop at Amanjaya Mall and Village Mall.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Yan on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Alor Setar (AOR-Sultan Abdul Halim), 27.5 mi (44.2 km) from the city centre.