Munich on a backpacker budget
Munich costs a backpacker about €62 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
Residenz, Englischer Garten, Deutsches Museum.
Eating
Beer-garden self-service, bring your own food.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Kerschensteiner Kolleg | hostel | 1.0 km |
| Wombat's City Hostel Munich Hauptbahnhof | hostel | 1.5 km |
| Pension Gärtnerplatz | guest house | 1.2 km |
| Falkenturm Boutique Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Hotel an der Oper | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Bauernmarkt Lehel | market | 0.5 km |
| Bauernmarkt Maxvorstadt | market | 0.9 km |
| Klenzemarkt | market | 1.3 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder | emergency | 5.5 km |
Routes through Munich
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Munich cost per day?
Budget about €62 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €26, a twin room about €71, and a small guesthouse room about €96. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Munich?
Residenz, Englischer Garten, Deutsches Museum.
Where do you eat cheaply in Munich?
Beer-garden self-service, bring your own food.
Build a route that runs through Munich, costed end to end.
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