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By going with a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and set aside more of your money for exploring during your stay. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its museums and festivals.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

While you're choosing where to stay, take a look at this top hostel in Anchorage: Bent Prop Inn & Hostel Downtown - Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms.

Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 12°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of -7°C. The snowiest months in Anchorage are December, November, January and April, with each month seeing an average of 62 cm of snowfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around Anchorage. Get out into nature with places such as Delaney Park, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Nunaka Valley South Park. Cultural attractions include Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Center and Fourth Avenue Theatre. Visit landmarks such as Anchorage Historic City Hall, Leopold David House and Resolution Park.

Keep this information about transit options in Anchorage in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field), located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. An alternative is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), situated 4.2 mi (6.8 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. Train stations including Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot and Girdwood Alaska Railroad Depot make it easy to see more of the surrounding area.