Ljubljana on a backpacker budget
Ljubljana 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.
What to see
Castle funicular, Tivoli park, riverside market.
Eating
Malica lunch deal €8.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| The Fuzzy Log | hostel | 0.5 km |
| ZZZ Hostel | hostel | 0.7 km |
| Stari Tišler | guest house | 0.5 km |
| Grand Plaza Hotel | hotel | 0.4 km |
| Hotel Intercontinental | hotel | 0.5 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Odprta kuhna | market | 1.0 km |
| Flea Market | market | 1.5 km |
| Kalvan | local | 0.3 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Bolnica Dr. Petra Držaja | emergency | 2.0 km |
Routes through Ljubljana
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana?
Castle funicular, Tivoli park, riverside market.
Where do you eat cheaply in Ljubljana?
Malica lunch deal €8.
Build a route that runs through Ljubljana, costed end to end.
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