Lisbon on a backpacker budget
Lisbon costs a backpacker about €48 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
Alfama, tram 28, Belém, miradouros.
Eating
Prato do dia €9.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| We Hate F Tourists | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Next Hostel | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Airbnb | guest house | 0.3 km |
| Lisboa Garden Hostel | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Casa del Limonero | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Centro Commercial do Mouraria | market | 0.5 km |
| Pastelaria Castrense | market | 0.6 km |
| Mercado da Baixa | market | 0.7 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Hospital de São José | emergency | 0.3 km |
Routes through Lisbon
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Lisbon cost per day?
Budget about €48 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €20, a twin room about €55, and a small guesthouse room about €74. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Lisbon?
Alfama, tram 28, Belém, miradouros.
Where do you eat cheaply in Lisbon?
Prato do dia €9.
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