Riga on a backpacker budget
Riga costs a backpacker about €38 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
Art nouveau district, central market halls.
Eating
Market halls €5.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Tree House Hostel | hostel | 0.0 km |
| Riga Student Hostel | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Aston Hotel Riga | guest house | 0.9 km |
| le Chevalier Relais | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Liberty Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Burzma | market | 0.3 km |
| Olas | market | 0.8 km |
| Poste | market | 0.8 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Rīgas Austrumu klīniskā universitātes slimnī | emergency | 8.4 km |
Routes through Riga
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Riga cost per day?
Budget about €38 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €16, a twin room about €44, and a small guesthouse room about €59. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Riga?
Art nouveau district, central market halls.
Where do you eat cheaply in Riga?
Market halls €5.
Build a route that runs through Riga, costed end to end.
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