Kochi on a backpacker budget
Kochi 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.
€20per day
€8dorm bed
€23twin room
€28day all-in
What to see
Fort Kochi, Chinese nets, backwaters.
Eating
Meals on a banana leaf €1.50.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Tri-Star Transit Rooms | hostel | 3.0 km |
| Dream Gents Hostel | hostel | 3.1 km |
| SUI House B&B | guest house | 3.0 km |
| Hotel Geo | hotel | 0.8 km |
| ATS Willingdon | hotel | 0.9 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Market | market | 0.3 km |
| Local fish market | market | 2.0 km |
| Corporation Market | market | 2.1 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Saraf Hospital | emergency | 4.0 km |
Next stops on the network
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JaipurIndia · 1889 km
Common questions
How much does Kochi 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 Kochi?
Fort Kochi, Chinese nets, backwaters.
Where do you eat cheaply in Kochi?
Meals on a banana leaf €1.50.
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