Bilbaois 22% cheaper Dorms avg $34/night vs $26/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
🇪🇸 Bilbao
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
24 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
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Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $127/night
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Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $4.88, dorms avg $34
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Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $7.07, 24 hostels
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First-time Europer
★★★★★
28 attractions
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Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇪🇸 Bilbao | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $66 | $51 cheaper | $14/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $110 | $79 cheaper | $31/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $166 | $116 cheaper | $50/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇪🇸 Bilbao |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $23.58 | $19.61 17% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $53.05 | $37.49 29% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $7.07 | $3.75 47% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.88 | $2.41 51% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $3.77 | $1.96 48% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇳🇱▼
Amsterdam
Netherlands
36
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $34/night). Strong hostel scene (24 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOnefam Amstel (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$34/night
Total hostels24
🇪🇸
Bilbao
Spain
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHabitación con balcón centro Bilbao Artístico (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$26/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
🇪🇸 Bilbao
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Amsterdam & Bilbao
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
10°C
High
/
4°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 54mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
🇪🇸 Bilbao
18°C
High
/
8°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 84mm/month
Best months: Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
1. Allard Pierson Museum
2. Amsterdam Museum
3. De DokwerkerFree
4. Museum Jan
5. Museum of Illusions
🇪🇸 Bilbao
1. Itsasmuseum BilbaoFree
2. Ariz dorreaFree
3. Convento de San FranciscoFree
4. MamanFree
5. Parque Ibarrola - EmbarcaFree
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