Palermo on a backpacker budget
Palermo costs a backpacker about €45 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
Ballarò market, Cappella Palatina, Monreale.
Eating
Street arancine €2.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Al Vucciria | hostel | 0.5 km |
| Hostel Agata | hostel | 0.6 km |
| B&B Teatro Massimo | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Hotel Verdi | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Massimo Plaza Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Mercato Della Vucciria | market | 0.4 km |
| Mercato del Capo | market | 0.5 km |
| Ballarò | market | 1.0 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Ospedale Civico e Benefratelli "G. Di Cristi | emergency | 1.9 km |
Routes through Palermo
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Palermo cost per day?
Budget about €45 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €19, a twin room about €52, and a small guesthouse room about €70. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Palermo?
Ballarò market, Cappella Palatina, Monreale.
Where do you eat cheaply in Palermo?
Street arancine €2.
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