Ayutthaya on a backpacker budget
Ayutthaya costs a backpacker about €18 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.
€18per day
€8dorm bed
€21twin room
€26day all-in
What to see
Temple ruins by bicycle.
Eating
Boat noodles €1.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| 11:11 Hostel | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Momento House | hostel | 0.5 km |
| HI Ayutthaya | guest house | 0.4 km |
| V House | hotel | 0.2 km |
| วรบุรี อยุธยา รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา | hotel | 0.3 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| ตลาดน้ำวนบางกะจะ | market | 0.9 km |
| Sainam Pomphet | thai | 0.1 km |
| Pae Krung Gao | thai | 0.2 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| โรงพยาบาลพระนครศรีอยุธยา | emergency | 2.3 km |
Next stops on the network
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SukhothaiThailand · 307 km
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Siem ReapCambodia · 371 km
VientianeLaos · 458 km
Koh TaoThailand · 479 km
Chiang MaiThailand · 522 km
Vang ViengLaos · 546 km
Common questions
How much does Ayutthaya cost per day?
Budget about €18 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €21, and a small guesthouse room about €28. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Ayutthaya?
Temple ruins by bicycle.
Where do you eat cheaply in Ayutthaya?
Boat noodles €1.
Build a route that runs through Ayutthaya, costed end to end.
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