Porto on a backpacker budget
Porto costs a backpacker about €44 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
Ribeira, Livraria Lello, port cellars.
Eating
Francesinha €9.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Fantasy Hostel Porto | hostel | 0.1 km |
| Bombeiros Voluntários do Porto | hostel | 0.2 km |
| The PortoBello - Charming Guesthouse | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Axis Porto Club Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Turim Oporto Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Feira de Numismática, Filatelia e Colecionismo | market | 0.3 km |
| Mercado Porto Bello | market | 0.5 km |
| Mercadinho dos Clérigos | market | 0.5 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Hospital Geral de Santo António | emergency | 0.8 km |
Routes through Porto
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Porto cost per day?
Budget about €44 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €18, a twin room about €51, and a small guesthouse room about €68. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Porto?
Ribeira, Livraria Lello, port cellars.
Where do you eat cheaply in Porto?
Francesinha €9.
Build a route that runs through Porto, costed end to end.
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