Utrecht on a backpacker budget
Utrecht costs a backpacker about €62 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.
€62per day
€26dorm bed
€71twin room
€88day all-in
What to see
Dom tower, wharf cellars, canals.
Eating
Lunchroom €10.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Stayokay Utrecht Centrum | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Strowis | hostel | 0.5 km |
| van Haver tot Gracht | guest house | 0.2 km |
| Petit Beijers | hotel | 0.1 km |
| The Hunfeld | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Bloemenmarkt | market | 0.4 km |
| Le Mignon | french | 0.0 km |
| Guillotine | french | 0.0 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht | emergency | 4.1 km |
Next stops on the network
AmsterdamNetherlands · 35 km
RotterdamNetherlands · 48 km
AntwerpBelgium · 109 km
MaastrichtNetherlands · 143 km
BrusselsBelgium · 148 km
DüsseldorfGermany · 149 km
GhentBelgium · 151 km
BrugesBelgium · 164 km
Common questions
How much does Utrecht cost per day?
Budget about €62 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €26, a twin room about €71, and a small guesthouse room about €96. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Utrecht?
Dom tower, wharf cellars, canals.
Where do you eat cheaply in Utrecht?
Lunchroom €10.
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