London on a backpacker budget
London costs a backpacker about €78 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
British Museum, South Bank, Borough Market.
Eating
Museums free; markets beat restaurants.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| London Central YMCA | hostel | 0.8 km |
| Helen Graham House | hostel | 1.0 km |
| LSE Northumberland House | guest house | 0.5 km |
| Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel | hotel | 0.0 km |
| The Londoner | hotel | 0.0 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Market Place Food Hall Leicester Square | market | 0.1 km |
| Soho Vegan Market | market | 0.3 km |
| Seven Dials Market | market | 0.5 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| St Thomas' Hospital | emergency | 1.4 km |
Routes through London
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does London cost per day?
Budget about €78 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €33, a twin room about €90, and a small guesthouse room about €121. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in London?
British Museum, South Bank, Borough Market.
Where do you eat cheaply in London?
Museums free; markets beat restaurants.
Build a route that runs through London, costed end to end.
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