Zürich on a backpacker budget
Zürich costs a backpacker about €95 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
Old town, lake swim, Kunsthaus.
Eating
Migros/Coop supermarkets or you will bleed money.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Oldtown Hostel Otter | hostel | 1.3 km |
| Sigma Hostel | hostel | 1.9 km |
| Fred Guest House | guest house | 0.3 km |
| Fred Hotel | hotel | 0.2 km |
| Aparthotel Adagio | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| kaisin | market | 0.2 km |
| Spiga | market | 0.2 km |
| House of Momos | market | 0.2 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Universitätsspital Zürich | emergency | 0.8 km |
Routes through Zürich
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Zürich cost per day?
Budget about €95 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €40, a twin room about €109, and a small guesthouse room about €147. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Zürich?
Old town, lake swim, Kunsthaus.
Where do you eat cheaply in Zürich?
Migros/Coop supermarkets or you will bleed money.
Build a route that runs through Zürich, costed end to end.
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