York on a backpacker budget
York costs a backpacker about €55 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.
€55per day
€23dorm bed
€63twin room
€78day all-in
What to see
Minster, city walls, the Shambles.
Eating
Pub lunch €12.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| The Fort | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Safestay | hostel | 0.7 km |
| Lil's on the Waterfront | guest house | 0.4 km |
| Hocus Pocus Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Galtres Lodge Hotel | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Tasca Frango | portuguese | 0.0 km |
| Pranzo | italian | 0.1 km |
| Wagamama | asian | 0.1 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| York District Hospital | emergency | 1.2 km |
Next stops on the network
ManchesterEngland · 93 km
NewcastleEngland · 118 km
LiverpoolEngland · 139 km
HolyheadWales · 245 km
EdinburghScotland · 259 km
LondonEngland · 280 km
GlasgowScotland · 293 km
BristolEngland · 297 km
Common questions
How much does York cost per day?
Budget about €55 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €23, a twin room about €63, and a small guesthouse room about €85. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in York?
Minster, city walls, the Shambles.
Where do you eat cheaply in York?
Pub lunch €12.
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