Prague on a backpacker budget
Prague costs a backpacker about €42 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
Charles Bridge, Castle, Vyšehrad, Letná.
Eating
Denní menu €7 including soup.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Capsule Hostel Prague | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Onefam Míru Hostel Prague | hostel | 0.5 km |
| Wandering Praha B&B | guest house | 0.5 km |
| Balbin | hotel | 0.3 km |
| Claris | hotel | 0.5 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Farmářské tržiště Jiřák | market | 0.7 km |
| BioAid | market | 0.8 km |
| Náměstí Republiky | market | 1.2 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Fakultní nemocnice Královské Vinohrady | emergency | 2.8 km |
Routes through Prague
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Prague cost per day?
Budget about €42 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €18, a twin room about €48, and a small guesthouse room about €65. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Prague?
Charles Bridge, Castle, Vyšehrad, Letná.
Where do you eat cheaply in Prague?
Denní menu €7 including soup.
Build a route that runs through Prague, costed end to end.
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