Barcelona on a backpacker budget
Barcelona costs a backpacker about €62 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
Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter, Montjuïc.
Eating
Menú del día €13 including wine.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| sant jordi alberg hostel | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Hostal Oliva | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Hostal Amra | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Hotel Granvia | hotel | 0.0 km |
| Almanac | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Col.lectiu d'Artesans de l'Alimentació de la Plaça del P | market | 1.0 km |
| Espai Grill | market | 1.6 km |
| Snack Bar Nevada | market | 1.7 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Hospital Clínic | emergency | 1.5 km |
Routes through Barcelona
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Barcelona cost per day?
Budget about €62 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €26, a twin room about €71, and a small guesthouse room about €96. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Barcelona?
Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter, Montjuïc.
Where do you eat cheaply in Barcelona?
Menú del día €13 including wine.
Build a route that runs through Barcelona, costed end to end.
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