What Varna costs
A day in Varna per person, from a hostel and street food to a three-star hotel and grilled fish — with the beach lounger as the line everyone forgets.
- A day per person
- frugal €18.38–24
- Beds
- Hostel €7–9, 3* hotel €28–57 per person
- Food
- Street €3–5, restaurant €9–12
A day in Varna runs from €18.38–24 per person with a hostel, street food and two rides, up to €62–97 with a three-star hotel, grilled fish and a beach lounger included. Accommodation moves the most; the sea itself is free, but sitting on the sand under an umbrella is not — €3.50–5 each.
Prices line by line
Accommodation is per person per night; the hotel with two sharing a room. The airport transfer is its own line, on the getting-around page.
Three profiles, per person per day
The same basket used for every city on the site, so days compare. Not included: breakfast, drinks and the airport run.
From the airport
Bus 409 runs from the airport to the centre in about 20 min, for €1 — the cheapest way into the city. Ticket details and alternatives are on the getting-around page.
Where the money goes
- Front-row terraces on the seafront, in season. The same dish is cheaper two streets back from the promenade.
- A lounger without asking the price first. The price per piece varies from beach to beach — €3.50–5 each.
The same comparison for 143 places: hostel, hotel, getting into town and a day pass. Travel costs →
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
How much money do I need for a day in Varna?
Per person, €18.38–24 frugal, €52–86 mid-range or €62–97 comfortable, depending on the room, the food and whether you rent a lounger.
Do you pay to access the beach in Varna?
No, the sand is free; you only pay for a lounger and umbrella, €3.50–5 each.
How much is the bus from the airport to central Varna?
Line 409 costs €1 and takes about 20 min.
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