Hue on a backpacker budget
Hue costs a backpacker about €18 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.
€18per day
€8dorm bed
€21twin room
€26day all-in
What to see
Imperial citadel, royal tombs, Perfume river.
Eating
Bún bò Huế €1.50.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Bien Khoi | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Lacasa hostel | hostel | 0.6 km |
| Thanh An 2 Guesthouse | guest house | 0.2 km |
| Thanh Lich Royal Boutique | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Sen Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Chợ | market | 0.2 km |
| Chợ Cống | market | 1.5 km |
| Chợ Thuận Hoà | market | 1.9 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Bệnh viện Quốc tế Trung ương Huế | emergency | 0.4 km |
Next stops on the network
Hoi AnVietnam · 103 km
Nha TrangVietnam · 500 km
Da LatVietnam · 511 km
Siem ReapCambodia · 529 km
HanoiVietnam · 540 km
VientianeLaos · 553 km
BattambangCambodia · 602 km
Vang ViengLaos · 609 km
Common questions
How much does Hue cost per day?
Budget about €18 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €21, and a small guesthouse room about €28. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Hue?
Imperial citadel, royal tombs, Perfume river.
Where do you eat cheaply in Hue?
Bún bò Huế €1.50.
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