Lagos on a backpacker budget
Lagos costs a backpacker about €45 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.
€45per day
€19dorm bed
€52twin room
€64day all-in
What to see
Ponta da Piedade, beaches, kayaking.
Eating
Grilled sardines €8.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Cloud 9 | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Sol a Sol Hostel | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Caravela | guest house | 0.3 km |
| The Salty Lodge | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Casa Paula Apartments | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Mercado Municipal | market | 0.5 km |
| Mercado Municipal de Santo Amaro | market | 0.9 km |
| Mercado de levante - viv'o mercado | market | 1.0 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Hospital Terras do Infante | emergency | 1.1 km |
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Common questions
How much does Lagos cost per day?
Budget about €45 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €19, a twin room about €52, and a small guesthouse room about €70. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Lagos?
Ponta da Piedade, beaches, kayaking.
Where do you eat cheaply in Lagos?
Grilled sardines €8.
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