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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its museums and temples.

If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Shanghai, one of Expedia's 25 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 8°C. The rainiest months in Shanghai are June, July, August and September, with each month seeing an average of 196 mm of rainfall.

In general, Shanghai is known for its museums, temples and sightseeing. Major attractions include Nanjing Road Shopping District, The Bund and Shanghai Disneyland©. Get out into nature with places such as People’s Park, Fuxing Park and Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park. Cultural attractions include Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Natural History Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Shanghai in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), located 9 mi (14.4 km) away. An alternative is Pudong International Airport (PVG), situated 20.7 mi (33.3 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to make use of public transport. Take advantage of metro transport at People's Square Station, Dashijie Station and Xinzha Road Station. To see more of the area, catch a train at Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai South Railway Station or Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.