Ho Chi Minh City on a backpacker budget
Ho Chi Minh City 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
War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi tunnels, Ben Thanh.
Eating
Cơm tấm €2.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Khách Sạn Emi | hostel | 3.8 km |
| sleeping capsules | hostel | 3.9 km |
| Khách Sạn Ly Ly 2 | hotel | 0.2 km |
| Khách Sạn Tân Bình | hotel | 0.7 km |
| Phu Thanh Hotel | hotel | 1.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Trà sữa Ann's House | market | 1.9 km |
| Chợ Lạc Quang | market | 2.0 km |
| Làng Ẩm Thực 66 | market | 3.0 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Bệnh viện Thống Nhất | emergency | 4.1 km |
Routes through Ho Chi Minh City
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi tunnels, Ben Thanh.
Where do you eat cheaply in Ho Chi Minh City?
Cơm tấm €2.
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