Glasgow on a backpacker budget
Glasgow costs a backpacker about €55 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.
€55per day
€23dorm bed
€63twin room
€78day all-in
What to see
Kelvingrove, Necropolis, live music.
Eating
Pub lunch €10.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| The Old School House | hostel | 1.2 km |
| Safestay Glasgow Hostel | hostel | 1.2 km |
| The Willow Guest House | guest house | 1.3 km |
| Mercure Hotel | hotel | 0.0 km |
| Ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Savoy Centre | market | 0.8 km |
| Glasgow Antiques and Collectables Market | market | 1.0 km |
| Marketland | market | 1.1 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Camp | emergency | 5.7 km |
Next stops on the network
EdinburghScotland · 67 km
BelfastNorthern Ireland · 176 km
NewcastleEngland · 193 km
LiverpoolEngland · 284 km
HolyheadWales · 285 km
YorkEngland · 293 km
ManchesterEngland · 294 km
DublinIreland · 308 km
Common questions
How much does Glasgow cost per day?
Budget about €55 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €23, a twin room about €63, and a small guesthouse room about €85. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Glasgow?
Kelvingrove, Necropolis, live music.
Where do you eat cheaply in Glasgow?
Pub lunch €10.
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