Osaka on a backpacker budget
Osaka 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
Dotonbori, Osaka castle, Shinsekai.
Eating
Takoyaki €4; kaiten sushi €8.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Hostel OGK | hostel | 1.5 km |
| ホステル大阪 | hostel | 1.7 km |
| エビスビルのAAホール | guest house | 0.4 km |
| ホテルユニゾ | hotel | 0.0 km |
| 三交イン | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
No market data mapped for Osaka yet.
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| 大阪掖済会病院 | emergency | 2.3 km |
Routes through Osaka
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Osaka 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 Osaka?
Dotonbori, Osaka castle, Shinsekai.
Where do you eat cheaply in Osaka?
Takoyaki €4; kaiten sushi €8.
Build a route that runs through Osaka, costed end to end.
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