Las Vegas

At a glance

Trip estimate

$520–$730

1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights · rock bottom

Best time to go

March to May or October to November

Nearest airport

LAS

Knownness

93 / 100

Well known

Where to stay

Hostels and budget stays only, from listings (checked 2026-11-12). Check current prices and availability on Booking.com.

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  Sin City Hostel

  Hostel · 1208 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, NV 89104

  8.3 / 10 · 888 Booking.com reviews

  Dorm beds seen from about $50 a night, taxes in (checked 2026-11-08); not a live price

  • dorm beds
  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room · Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room · Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room · +1 more

  Expected bed price by month

  1. J$53
  2. F$50
  3. M$53
  4. A$50
  5. M$50
  6. J$43
  7. J$43
  8. A$43
  9. S$48
  10. O$50
  11. N$50
  12. D$55
  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Excalibur

  Resort · 3-star · South Strip · 3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

  7.6 / 10 · 30,544 Booking.com reviews

  Castle-themed Strip resort, walkable to Luxor and New York-New York

  • free cancellation on some rates

  Rooms: Resort Tower Two Queen · Resort Tower King · Royal Tower Two Queen Room · +3 more

  Sleeps up to 38 · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Large bed (King size), Sofa bed

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Luxor

  Resort · 3-star · South Strip · 3900 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89119

  Pyramid resort on the Strip, connected to Excalibur and Mandalay Bay

  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: Tower One Bedroom Suite · Pyramid King · Pyramid Two Queen · +3 more

  Sleeps up to 43 · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Large bed (King size)

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park

  Resort · 3-star · North Strip · 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

  Free parking and the indoor Adventuredome theme park

  • free cancellation on some rates

  Rooms: Skyrise Family Tower Double Queen Room · Manor King Room · West Tower Double Queen Room · +2 more

  Sleeps up to 70 · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Large bed (King size), Sofa bed

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Studio 6 Suites Las Vegas, NV - Tropicana

  Hotel · 2-star · Off-Strip, Tropicana · 195 East Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89109

  The former Motel 6 Tropicana; a short walk to Excalibur and Luxor

  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: Double Room - Disability Access · Queen Room · Quadruple Room · +3 more

  Sleeps up to 29 · Double bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Large bed (King size)

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Bposhtels Las Vegas

  Hostel · 3-star · 1215 South Las Vegas Blvd B, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, NV 89104

  • dorm beds
  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Shared Room · Bed in 6-Bed Female Shared Room · Deluxe Double Room

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Bungalows Hostel

  Hostel · 1-star · 1236 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, NV 89104

  • dorm beds
  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room · Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room · Bunk Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  See rooms and prices ↗
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  Furnished Private Room

  Guest house · 1050 Gentle Swan 1A, Las Vegas, Nevada, NV 89011

  • dorm beds
  • free cancellation on some rates
  • free Wi-Fi

  Rooms: Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  See rooms and prices ↗

Where to eat

• Tacos El Gordo $

  Tijuana-style tacos; order the adobada

  4.3 on Google · 17,797 reviews · Walk in · Mon 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM

  Map and hours ↗

• Secret Pizza $

  Unmarked pizza counter on the Cosmopolitan's third floor; slices

  4.5 on Google · 6,047 reviews · Walk in · Mon 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM

  Map and hours ↗

• In-N-Out Burger $

  Double-Double, animal style

  4.5 on Google · 15,520 reviews · Walk in · Mon 10:30 AM – 1:00 AM

  Map and hours ↗

• Phở Kim Long Restaurant $$

  Big bowls of pho in Chinatown

  4 on Google · 5,756 reviews · Walk in · Mon 8:00 AM – 2:30 AM

  Map and hours ↗

• Ellis Island Barbecue $$

  Off-Strip barbecue and house beer

  4.5 on Google · 1,416 reviews · Takes reservations · Mon 4:00 – 10:00 PM

  Reserve ↗

• Lotus of Siam $$

  Northern Thai; the khao soi

  4.3 on Google · 2,749 reviews · Takes reservations · Mon 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

  Reserve ↗

Things to do

• Free · 15 min

  Fountains of Bellagio

  Free water and music show every 15–30 minutes

  Map ↗

• Free · 30 min

  Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

  Free seasonal garden displays inside the Bellagio

  Map ↗

• Free · 1.5 hr

  Fremont Street Experience

  Free LED canopy light shows and street performers downtown

  Map ↗

• Free · 30 min

  Flamingo Wildlife Habitat

  Free flamingos, pelicans and koi behind the Flamingo

  Map ↗

• About $25–45 · 30 min

  High Roller

  550-foot observation wheel at the LINQ

  Tickets on ↗

• About $30–45 · 2 hr

  The Mob Museum

  National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement

  Tickets on ↗

From the airport

Public transit

RTC buses run from the airport to the Strip. About $6 for a 2-hour pass or $8 for 24 hours.

RTC proposed fare changes and changed routes in 2026; check current fares and routes before you go. Check RTC

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft pick up at the terminal parking garages. About $12–25 to the Strip off-peak.

Uber to Excalibur ↗

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is about 5 miles from the Strip.

Know before you go

GlobTrek's Las Vegas cost model, dated August 2026. Estimates, not live prices. Check live rates with the booking partner.

• Check entry requirements (U.S. Department of State)
• Read the travel advisory (U.S. Department of State)