Nantes on a backpacker budget
Nantes 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
Machines de l'île, castle, Loire estuary.
Eating
Crêperie lunch €12.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Le Spot | hostel | 1.4 km |
| Résidence Les Magnolias | hostel | 3.0 km |
| Gîtes des carmélites | guest house | 0.4 km |
| Maison Maubreuil | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Hôtel Abat Jour | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Marché du Champ-de-Mars | market | 0.7 km |
| Food Place | market | 0.8 km |
| Melting Food | market | 1.0 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Hôtel Dieu | emergency | 1.1 km |
Next stops on the network
ToursFrance · 170 km
BordeauxFrance · 275 km
ParisFrance · 342 km
San SebastiánSpain · 435 km
BilbaoSpain · 453 km
ToulouseFrance · 465 km
ReimsFrance · 471 km
BristolEngland · 476 km
Common questions
How much does Nantes 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 Nantes?
Machines de l'île, castle, Loire estuary.
Where do you eat cheaply in Nantes?
Crêperie lunch €12.
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