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By going with a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your trip funds for exploring during your trip. You can check out cultural highlights like the museums in this destination, or enjoy the sporting events and other activities.

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

While you’re choosing where to stay, take a look at this top hostel in Philadelphia: Apple Hostels - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of 2nd St. Station. Property features include free WiFi, a nightclub and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find free toiletries, lockers and hairdryers in all rooms.

The weather is important when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 3°C. The snowiest months in Philadelphia are February, December, January and March, with each month seeing an average of 15 cm of snowfall.

Generally, Philadelphia is known for its museums, art and historical sites. Major attractions include Reading Terminal Market, Rittenhouse Square and Liberty Bell Center. Get out into nature with places such as Fairmount Park, Washington Square Park and Independence Mall. Cultural attractions include Philadelphia Museum of Art, Academy of Music and Mutter Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Philadelphia in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 6.5 mi (10.5 km) away. An alternative is Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), which is 11.8 mi (19 km) away. When you’re out and about, you may want to use public transport to get around. You can take advantage of metro transport at City Hall Station, 13th St. Station and Walnut Locust Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Philadelphia 30th St Station, Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) or Philadelphia University City Station.