Budget & prices
Luxembourg on a $50 a day budget
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Cheap eats in Luxembourg
Where the $50 goes
Sleep: the Pfaffenthal hostel at $32 for a dorm bed, breakfast included. Transport: $0 — all buses, trams and trains in Luxembourg are free since 2020. That leaves $18 for food, which means one bakery lunch (a sandwich and a pastry at Fischer or Paul, around $8) and a supermarket dinner from Cactus or Delhaize ($8-10 for a decent ready meal and a drink). It's tight but doable.
The free sightseeing that fills a day
The Chemin de la Corniche, the Bock Casemates ramparts view from outside ($0), the Pfaffenthal panoramic lift ($0), Grund wandering, Kirchberg architecture — none of this costs anything. MUDAM is free on Wednesday evenings after 6pm. The Villa Vauban gardens are free daily. If you want a splurge day, add $15 for the casemates interior and $12 for a proper lunch — call it $75 and you’ve seen most of the essentials.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really eat well on $18 a day?
Bakery, supermarket, and one street-food kebab ($10) will get you through — restaurants are out of range.
Is the free transport really free?
Yes, second-class on all national trains, all buses, all trams — no ticket needed anywhere.
Where to stay
Rooms worth pairing with this guide.
Ready to plan this trip?
Real prices for the places this piece names.
