Cardiff on a backpacker budget
Cardiff costs a backpacker about €52 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.
€52per day
€22dorm bed
€60twin room
€74day all-in
What to see
Castle, the Bay, Brecon day trips.
Eating
Market stalls €8.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| YMCA Ambassador Hotel | hostel | 1.8 km |
| Mrs Potts Hostel | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Parador 44 | hotel | 0.0 km |
| ML Lodge | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Bunkhouse | guest house | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Roath Farmers Market | market | 1.5 km |
| Asador 44 | spanish | 0.0 km |
| Casanova | italian | 0.1 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Saint David's Hospital | 1.0 km |
Next stops on the network
BristolEngland · 41 km
LondonEngland · 211 km
LiverpoolEngland · 215 km
HolyheadWales · 226 km
ManchesterEngland · 231 km
DublinIreland · 295 km
YorkEngland · 310 km
CorkIreland · 368 km
Common questions
How much does Cardiff cost per day?
Budget about €52 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €22, a twin room about €60, and a small guesthouse room about €81. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Cardiff?
Castle, the Bay, Brecon day trips.
Where do you eat cheaply in Cardiff?
Market stalls €8.
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