Bagan on a backpacker budget
Bagan 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.
What to see
Temple plain at sunrise, e-bike routes.
Eating
Curry sets €2.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Arthawka B&B (real place) | hostel | 4.2 km |
| Yaung Chi Oo | guest house | 1.8 km |
| Bagan Hotel | hotel | 0.5 km |
| The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate | hotel | 0.7 km |
| Bagan May | guest house | 3.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Sarabha | seafood | 0.6 km |
| Mhwe Restaurant / beer station, ask for Yu | local | 0.6 km |
| Yar Pyi Vegetarian Restaurant | local | 0.8 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Hospital | 6.0 km |
Routes through Bagan
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Bagan 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 Bagan?
Temple plain at sunrise, e-bike routes.
Where do you eat cheaply in Bagan?
Curry sets €2.
Build a route that runs through Bagan, costed end to end.
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