Kathmandu on a backpacker budget
Kathmandu costs a backpacker about €20 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
Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Annapurna trailheads.
Eating
Dal bhat €2.50, refills free.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Unique Girls Hostel | hostel | 0.6 km |
| Kathmandu Youth Hostel | hostel | 0.6 km |
| Dream Garden Inn | guest house | 0.2 km |
| Hotel Tibet | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Nomad Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Cereals and Tubers | market | 0.5 km |
| सुभ लक्ष्मी फर्निचर शोरुम | market | 1.2 km |
| आकाश भैरब स्वाडिस्ता मोमो सेन्टर | market | 1.5 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Kathmandu Model Hospital | emergency | 1.9 km |
Routes through Kathmandu
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Kathmandu cost per day?
Budget about €20 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €23, and a small guesthouse room about €31. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Kathmandu?
Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Annapurna trailheads.
Where do you eat cheaply in Kathmandu?
Dal bhat €2.50, refills free.
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