Edinburgh on a backpacker budget
Edinburgh 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
Castle, Arthur's Seat, Old Town closes.
Eating
Pub lunch deals before 3pm.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| CODE - THE COURT | hostel | 0.1 km |
| St Christopher's Inn | hostel | 0.1 km |
| EdinB&B | guest house | 0.3 km |
| Old Town Chambers | hotel | 0.1 km |
| The Inn Place | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Tron Kirk Market | market | 0.1 km |
| Grassmarket Market | market | 0.5 km |
| Bonnie and Wild | market | 0.6 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Royal Hospital for Children and Young People | emergency | 4.5 km |
Routes through Edinburgh
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
Castle, Arthur's Seat, Old Town closes.
Where do you eat cheaply in Edinburgh?
Pub lunch deals before 3pm.
Build a route that runs through Edinburgh, costed end to end.
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