Amritsar on a backpacker budget
Amritsar costs a backpacker about €16 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€16per day
€7dorm bed
€18twin room
€23day all-in
What to see
Golden Temple, free langar, Wagah border.
Eating
Langar is free; dhaba €1.50.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Mye Homestay | hostel | 0.7 km |
| Pillow dormitory | hostel | 0.8 km |
| Genius Guesthouse | guest house | 0.7 km |
| Hotel Grand Hridey | hotel | 0.2 km |
| Hotel Royal Villa II | hotel | 0.3 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Pehalwan Fish Shop | indian | 0.3 km |
| Bade Bhai Ka Brothers' Dhaba | indian | 0.9 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| S. Waryam Singh Hospital | emergency | 0.7 km |
Next stops on the network
RishikeshIndia · 367 km
DelhiIndia · 404 km
JaipurIndia · 532 km
AgraIndia · 581 km
UdaipurIndia · 793 km
PokharaNepal · 957 km
VaranasiIndia · 1057 km
KathmanduNepal · 1099 km
Common questions
How much does Amritsar cost per day?
Budget about €16 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €7, a twin room about €18, and a small guesthouse room about €25. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Amritsar?
Golden Temple, free langar, Wagah border.
Where do you eat cheaply in Amritsar?
Langar is free; dhaba €1.50.
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