Delhi on a backpacker budget
Delhi costs a backpacker about €22 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
Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Chandni Chowk.
Eating
Thali €2.50; street chaat under €1.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Jodhpur Officers' Hostel | hostel | 1.3 km |
| Aaradhna - Senior Citizen's Home for Women | hostel | 3.0 km |
| Narmada Aparment for Member of Parliament | guest house | 1.7 km |
| The Claridges | hotel | 1.2 km |
| Le Méridien | hotel | 1.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| FRUIT & CHATT CORNER | market | 2.5 km |
| Food Croner | market | 2.6 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Sir Ganga Ram Hospital | emergency | 3.8 km |
Routes through Delhi
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Delhi cost per day?
Budget about €22 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €9, a twin room about €25, and a small guesthouse room about €34. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Delhi?
Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Chandni Chowk.
Where do you eat cheaply in Delhi?
Thali €2.50; street chaat under €1.
Build a route that runs through Delhi, costed end to end.
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