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By going with a hostel you can spend less on accommodations and set aside more of your trip funds for fun things to do during your vacation. You’ll find local tours and other activities to enjoy, and the island views create an appealing natural setting.

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

Based on reviews from our guests, these Kingston hostels have positive ratings: Residence & Conference Centre - Kingston - Located within a 10-minute walk of Lake Ontario. Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Queen’s University - David C. Smith House - Campus Accommodation - Located within a 5-minute walk of Queen’s University and Lake Ontario. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as an elevator. You’ll find towels, showers, and TVs in all rooms. Backpacker College at St Lawrence University - Located within a 20-minute walk of Lake Ontario. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with free WiFi and free toiletries.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 67°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 27°F. The snowiest months in Kingston are January, February, March, and April, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of snowfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might enjoy the area around Kingston. Get out into nature with places like Kingston Waterfront, Lake Ontario Park, and Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. Cultural attractions include The Grand Theatre, Grand Theatre, and Kingston Penitentiary. Visit landmarks like Fort Henry, Canada’s Penitentiary Museum, and Bellevue House National Historic Site.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Kingston on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers), located 5.8 mi (9.3 km) away from the city center. Another option is Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.), situated 28 mi (45.1 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you may want to use public transit to get around. Train stations like Kingston, ON (XEG-Kingston Train Station) and Kingston Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.