There’s nothing worse than feeling the pinch when you’re travelling and having to cut back on your food allowance. If you are staying at one of the best Sydney hostels then you’re certainly not alone in your quest for delicious and nutritious cheap Sydney eats. Here, we uncover some of the smartest ways to get a full stomach, for less:

Tight Ass Tuesdays

One thing you need to know about is tight ass Tuesdays. Pretty much all pubs and restaurants will have some sort of meal special on a Tuesday. Some better than others. Movies are also cheaper on a Tuesday. Do the rounds to find out which Tuesday offering is best and make sure you squeeze Tuesdays for all the food it’s worth!

Backpacker meal deals

It’s no secret that Sydney is well known as being a city that backpackers love to visit. This means that there are plenty of places that target backpackers providing cheap booze and even cheaper meals, for as little as $3! Ask the people working at the hostel where these places are. Take advantage of the fact that you’re a backpacker and can get some great discounts because of your travel status.

Closing time

A great way to get a cheap, delicious meal is to hang around the food court in one of the major shopping malls in the city and wait until they are closing. Their food is still fresh and is reduced by up to half price. Everything from Chinese food to traditional roasts with all the trimmings are often on the table for no more than $5 a serve.

Use coupons

Coupons are your best friends. They can get you two coffees for the price of one and 50% off your next meal at the local pizzeria. Don’t throw out your grocery shopping dockets, instead scan them for special deals.

Buy a cheap eats guide

Uncovering the cheapest and best value meal deals in the city can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. There are plenty of cheap eats guides that will help you on your quest to save money and stay full. They can tell you everything from where to buy the best over-sized baguette to the best little places in Chinatown to visit.

Ask other travellers

Another way to find some great places to eat nearby is to ask some fellow travellers who may have been staying in Sydney for longer than yourself. Backpackers, as you’d know, are great at seeking out bargains so someone is sure to have some great places for you to try out.

When you are staying in the best backpackers Sydney has to offer and are trying to make sure your daily food allowance doesn’t leave you with hunger pangs, there are a few things you can do to make your money go the distance. From cheap eats guides to Tuesday specials there’s plenty of cheap chow to go round for everyone!