Oslo on a backpacker budget
Oslo costs a backpacker about €88 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
Vigeland park, opera roof, fjord islands.
Eating
Supermarket, or €30 dinners.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Anker Hostel | hostel | 0.9 km |
| Bunks at Rode | hostel | 2.1 km |
| NH Kontrast | guest house | 1.4 km |
| Comfort Hotel Grand Central | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Amerikalinjen | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Sukkerbiten | market | 0.6 km |
| Oslo street food Torggata Bad | market | 0.7 km |
| VIA Village | market | 1.3 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Ullevål sykehus | emergency | 3.3 km |
Routes through Oslo
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Oslo cost per day?
Budget about €88 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €37, a twin room about €101, and a small guesthouse room about €136. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Oslo?
Vigeland park, opera roof, fjord islands.
Where do you eat cheaply in Oslo?
Supermarket, or €30 dinners.
Build a route that runs through Oslo, costed end to end.
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