Madrid on a backpacker budget
Madrid 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
Prado, Retiro, Malasaña.
Eating
Menú del día €12; free tapas in some bars.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Motion Chueca | hostel | 0.1 km |
| El Catalán | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Hostal Splendid | guest house | 0.0 km |
| Autograph Collection Círculo Gran Vía | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Nômade Temple Madrid | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Mercado San Anton | market | 0.3 km |
| Mercado de la Corredera | market | 0.4 km |
| Mercado San Miguel | market | 0.9 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Mara | emergency | 2.4 km |
Routes through Madrid
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Madrid 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 Madrid?
Prado, Retiro, Malasaña.
Where do you eat cheaply in Madrid?
Menú del día €12; free tapas in some bars.
Build a route that runs through Madrid, costed end to end.
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