Dublin on a backpacker budget
Dublin 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
Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol, Guinness Storehouse.
Eating
Carvery lunch €12 beats every dinner menu.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Sky Backpackers | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Auberge click i lar | hostel | 0.4 km |
| The Pillar B&B | guest house | 0.2 km |
| Moxy | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Hotel RIU Plaza The Gresham Dublin | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Moore Street | market | 0.2 km |
| Moore Street Mall | market | 0.2 km |
| Ha Penny Flea Market | market | 0.4 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Mater Misericordiae University Hospital | emergency | 1.1 km |
Routes through Dublin
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Dublin 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 Dublin?
Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol, Guinness Storehouse.
Where do you eat cheaply in Dublin?
Carvery lunch €12 beats every dinner menu.
Build a route that runs through Dublin, costed end to end.
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