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Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for exploring. If you're hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the gardens while you're here.

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

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: Morgen breeze tours and backpackers - Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Adonai Guest House - Hostel - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. You'll find showers, free Wi-Fi and free toiletries in all rooms.

The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Kampala are April, November, May and March, with each month seeing an average of 185 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you're interested in, you might like to explore the area around Kampala. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Victoria, Kabaka's Lake and Kitubulu Forest and Beach. Cultural attractions include Uganda National Museum, Ndere Cultural Centre and Destreet Art Gallery. Visit landmarks such as Kasubi Tombs.

Keep this information about transit options in Kampala on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.), 23 mi (37.1 km) away from the city centre.