Hostels in St. John's

By staying at a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and use more of your budget for exploring during your holiday. You can check out the historic sites and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as attractions like the waterfront.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few different forms, but they have a few qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

While you’re deciding on a place to stay, have a look at this top hostel in St. John’s: City Hostel-HI-ST.JOHN’S - Located within a 10-minute walk of Port of St. John’s. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of -1°C. The snowiest months in St. John’s are March, February, January and December, with each month seeing an average of 77 cm of snowfall.

Depending on your interests, you might like to explore the area around St. John’s. Get out into nature with places such as Signal Hill National Historic Site, Quidi Vidi Lake and Cape Spear National Historic Site. Cultural attractions include Mile One Centre, The Rooms and Masonic Temple. Visit landmarks such as Fort Amherst Lighthouse, Fort Amherst and Cape Spear Lighthouse.

Keep this information about transit options in St. John’s on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is St. John’s, NL (YYT-St. John’s Intl.), located 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from the city centre.