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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for fun things to do. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its festivals and historic sites.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social environment.

While you're choosing where to stay, take a look at this top Reading hostel: YHA Streatley - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of River Thames. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. You'll find showers and bed sheets in all rooms.

Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Reading is 717 mm.

Depending on your interests, you might enjoy the area around Reading. Get out into nature with places such as Wellington Country Park, Thames Path and Chiltern Hills. Cultural attractions include Reading Museum and Town Hall, Hexagon and Mill at Sonning. Visit landmarks such as Mapledurham House and Watermill, Basildon Park and Reading Abbey Ruins.

Keep this information about transit options in Reading on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Farnborough (FAB), 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Heathrow Airport (LHR), situated 22.4 mi (36.1 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transport to get around. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Reading Station, Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) or Reading West Station.