Montpellier on a backpacker budget
Montpellier costs a backpacker about €52 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.
€52per day
€22dorm bed
€60twin room
€74day all-in
What to see
Place de la Comédie, beaches nearby.
Eating
Halles Castellane €11.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| MAJE Hostel | hostel | 0.5 km |
| JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre Saint-Roch | hostel | 1.0 km |
| Ida | guest house | 0.4 km |
| Hôtel de la Comédie | hotel | 0.2 km |
| Hôtel d'Aragon | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Marché de la Comédie | market | 0.1 km |
| Marché paysan des Aubes | market | 1.3 km |
| Marché du Bassin Jacques Cœur | market | 1.9 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Hôpital Gui de Chauliac | emergency | 2.7 km |
Next stops on the network
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ToulouseFrance · 196 km
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LyonFrance · 251 km
NiceFrance · 273 km
BarcelonaSpain · 284 km
Common questions
How much does Montpellier cost per day?
Budget about €52 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €22, a twin room about €60, and a small guesthouse room about €81. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Montpellier?
Place de la Comédie, beaches nearby.
Where do you eat cheaply in Montpellier?
Halles Castellane €11.
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