Mumbai on a backpacker budget
Mumbai costs a backpacker about €26 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.
€26per day
€11dorm bed
€30twin room
€37day all-in
What to see
Gateway of India, Elephanta, Colaba.
Eating
Vada pav €0.40.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Hotel Aviva | hostel | 2.3 km |
| Blossom Dormitory | hostel | 2.6 km |
| Takshashila | guest house | 1.4 km |
| Hotel Kamaran residency | hotel | 0.3 km |
| Hotel Kalpana Elite | hotel | 0.3 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| China Bistro | market | 2.0 km |
| Maggi Point | market | 2.2 km |
| Sahara | regional | 0.0 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Dr Chauhans Sanjeevani Hospital | emergency | 2.8 km |
Next stops on the network
GoaIndia · 439 km
UdaipurIndia · 617 km
JaipurIndia · 920 km
AgraIndia · 1042 km
KochiIndia · 1081 km
DelhiIndia · 1147 km
VaranasiIndia · 1248 km
RishikeshIndia · 1340 km
Common questions
How much does Mumbai cost per day?
Budget about €26 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €11, a twin room about €30, and a small guesthouse room about €40. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Mumbai?
Gateway of India, Elephanta, Colaba.
Where do you eat cheaply in Mumbai?
Vada pav €0.40.
Build a route that runs through Mumbai, costed end to end.
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