Cinque Terre on a backpacker budget
Cinque Terre 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
Five-village coastal path, Vernazza harbour.
Eating
Focaccia and fried anchovies, €7.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Ostello Cinque Terre | hostel | 3.0 km |
| La Dolce Vita | hostel | 4.1 km |
| Cecio | guest house | 1.0 km |
| Blue Path Apartment | hotel | 0.9 km |
| Lemon Suite | hotel | 0.9 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| SP4488 Ittiturismo | seafood | 0.5 km |
| La Posada | italian | 1.1 km |
| DeMeRiva (formerly Food and Sea) | italian | 1.1 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Ospedale Civile Sant'Andrea | emergency | 9.9 km |
Routes through Cinque Terre
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre?
Five-village coastal path, Vernazza harbour.
Where do you eat cheaply in Cinque Terre?
Focaccia and fried anchovies, €7.
Build a route that runs through Cinque Terre, costed end to end.
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