İzmir on a backpacker budget
İzmir costs a backpacker about €32 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.
€32per day
€13dorm bed
€37twin room
€45day all-in
What to see
Kordon, Ephesus day trip, Kemeraltı bazaar.
Eating
Boyoz and kumru €2.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| In House Hostel | hostel | 2.0 km |
| Titan | hostel | 2.0 km |
| Konak Subay Orduevi | guest house | 1.5 km |
| Konak Saray Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Antikhan hôtel | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Antikacılar Çarşısı | market | 0.5 km |
| Mimar Kemalettin Moda Merkezi | market | 0.6 km |
| Kahramanlar Pazar Yeri | market | 1.5 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Özel Medical Park İzmir Hastanesi | emergency | 1.0 km |
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Common questions
How much does İzmir cost per day?
Budget about €32 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €13, a twin room about €37, and a small guesthouse room about €50. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in İzmir?
Kordon, Ephesus day trip, Kemeraltı bazaar.
Where do you eat cheaply in İzmir?
Boyoz and kumru €2.
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