Bristol on a backpacker budget
Bristol costs a backpacker about €58 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.
€58per day
€24dorm bed
€67twin room
€82day all-in
What to see
Harbourside, Clifton Bridge, street art.
Eating
Pub lunch €13.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Rock N Bowl Hostel | hostel | 0.7 km |
| 007 Hostel Bristol | hostel | 1.9 km |
| 3 Berkeley Square Guesthouse | guest house | 1.2 km |
| Premier Suites | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Travelodge | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Temple Quay Market | market | 0.6 km |
| The Harbourside Market | market | 0.6 km |
| Tobacco Factory Market | market | 1.8 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| St Michael's Hospital | emergency | 1.2 km |
Next stops on the network
CardiffWales · 41 km
LondonEngland · 170 km
LiverpoolEngland · 220 km
ManchesterEngland · 227 km
HolyheadWales · 249 km
YorkEngland · 297 km
DublinIreland · 326 km
NewcastleEngland · 398 km
Common questions
How much does Bristol cost per day?
Budget about €58 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €24, a twin room about €67, and a small guesthouse room about €90. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Bristol?
Harbourside, Clifton Bridge, street art.
Where do you eat cheaply in Bristol?
Pub lunch €13.
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