Bergen on a backpacker budget
Bergen costs a backpacker about €88 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
Bryggen wharf, fjord trips, Fløyen.
Eating
Fish market or self-cater.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Bergen YMCA Hostel | hostel | 0.6 km |
| Piano Hostel | hostel | 0.7 km |
| Gullaksen Gjestehus | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Basic Hotel | hotel | 0.0 km |
| P-Hotels Bergen | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Bergen Street Food | market | 0.2 km |
| Matbørsen | market | 0.5 km |
| Fisketorget | market | 0.6 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Haukeland Universitetssjukehus | emergency | 2.8 km |
Routes through Bergen
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Bergen cost per day?
Budget about €88 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €37, a twin room about €101, and a small guesthouse room about €136. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Bergen?
Bryggen wharf, fjord trips, Fløyen.
Where do you eat cheaply in Bergen?
Fish market or self-cater.
Build a route that runs through Bergen, costed end to end.
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