Nice on a backpacker budget
Nice 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.
€62per day
€26dorm bed
€71twin room
€88day all-in
What to see
Promenade des Anglais, Vieux Nice, Matisse.
Eating
Socca from the market, €5.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Villa Saint-Exupéry | hostel | 0.1 km |
| Les Camélias | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Stay In The Heart Of Nice | guest house | 0.3 km |
| Nice Riviera | hotel | 0.0 km |
| H33 Hôtel | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Marché du Cours Saleya | market | 0.6 km |
| Les Puces de Nice | market | 1.1 km |
| Marché Fruits et Légumes Libération | market | 1.2 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Fondation Lenval - Hôpital pour Enfants | emergency | 2.6 km |
Next stops on the network
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TurinItaly · 156 km
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AvignonFrance · 199 km
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ChamonixFrance · 249 km
PisaItaly · 252 km
Common questions
How much does Nice 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 Nice?
Promenade des Anglais, Vieux Nice, Matisse.
Where do you eat cheaply in Nice?
Socca from the market, €5.
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