Lyon on a backpacker budget
Lyon costs a backpacker about €58 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
Vieux Lyon, Croix-Rousse traboules.
Eating
Bouchon lunch menu €17.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Slo Hostel Lyon Saxe | hostel | 0.7 km |
| Ho36 | hostel | 0.8 km |
| La Tour-Lyon | guest house | 1.1 km |
| Hôtel du Pont Wilson | hotel | 0.2 km |
| Boscolo Grand Hôtel | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Marché Quai Augagneur | market | 0.2 km |
| Marché Guichard | market | 0.5 km |
| Marché Saint-Antoine | market | 0.7 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse | emergency | 2.5 km |
Routes through Lyon
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Lyon cost per day?
Budget about €58 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €24, a twin room about €67, and a small guesthouse room about €90. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Lyon?
Vieux Lyon, Croix-Rousse traboules.
Where do you eat cheaply in Lyon?
Bouchon lunch menu €17.
Build a route that runs through Lyon, costed end to end.
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