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Centuries of academic tradition come alive at Uppsala University, where the magnificent cathedral towers over Sweden's oldest college town. Explore the 16th-century castle before wandering through the botanical garden's exotic plants, then catch an evening concert at Uppsala Konsert & Kongress.
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for exploring. If you're interested in cultural experiences, you can check out the historic sites while you're here.
No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices, and a social atmosphere.
Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: Vandrarhem Uppsala Centralstation - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Uppsala (QYX-Uppsala Train Station) for easy access to public transit. Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, TVs, and bed sheets. Vandrarhem Uppsala Portalgatan - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Uppsala City Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Uppsala (QYX-Uppsala Train Station) and Uppsala Central Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities, as well as a TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels, TVs, and bed sheets. Vandrarhem Uppsala Kungsängstorg - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Uppsala C Station and Uppsala (QYX-Uppsala Train Station). Guests can enjoy free WiFi and a TV in a common area. Rooms come with showers, TVs, and bed sheets. Kvarntorgets Vandrarhem - You can take advantage of free WiFi and 3 restaurants, as well as a bar. You'll find hair dryers and free WiFi in all rooms.
If you're looking for a low-cost place to stay in Uppsala, one of Expedia's 5 hostels could be a great choice.
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 60°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. The snowiest months in Uppsala are December, January, November, and February, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of snowfall.
Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy these things around Uppsala. Get out into nature with places like Uppsala Botanical Garden, Linnaeus Garden, and City Park. Cultural attractions include Uppsala Konsert & Kongress, Uppsala Concert and Congress, and Gustavianum Museum. Visit landmarks like Rune Stones, Linneaus Museum, and Wenngarn slott.
Keep this information about transit options in Uppsala in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), located 17.6 mi (28.2 km) from the city center. An alternative is Stockholm (BMA-Bromma), situated 36.4 mi (58.5 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to make use of public transit. To explore more of the area, catch a train at Uppsala (QYX-Uppsala Train Station), Uppsala Central Station, or Uppsala C Station.