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Amsterdam

Netherlands
from $66/day
Hamburg
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Hamburg

Germany
from $55/day
vs
Hamburgis 16% cheaper β€” BDI "Good Deal" (56/10) vs Amsterdam "Fair" (49/10). Dorms avg $‍34/night vs $‍25/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Amsterdam
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Hamburg
Solo budget traveler
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24 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
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15 hostels, avg 7.8 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $127/night
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Private rooms avg $79/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $4.88, dorms avg $34
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Coffee $4.90, dorms avg $25
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $7.07, 24 hostels
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Beer $5.89, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
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28 attractions
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20 attractions

Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
TierπŸ‡³πŸ‡± AmsterdamπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ HamburgYou Save / day
brokepackr
Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities
$‍66$‍55
cheaper
$10/day
backpackr
Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants
$110$90
cheaper
$20/day
flashpackr
Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours
$166$137
cheaper
$30/day

Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve


Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
ItemπŸ‡³πŸ‡± AmsterdamπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Hamburg
πŸ₯™Street food meal
Local market, street stall
$‍23.58$‍17.68
25% less
🍽️Mid-range meal
Sit-down restaurant, one person
$‍53.05$‍38.31
28% less
🍺Beer (local draft)
500ml at a bar
$‍7.07$‍5.89
17% less
β˜•Coffee
Espresso or flat white
$‍4.88$‍4.90
πŸš‡Single metro / bus
Standard single ticket
$‍3.77
16% less
$‍4.49

Brokepackr Deal Indexβ„’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Amsterdam

Netherlands

49
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ„’
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Higher dorm prices (avg $34/night). Strong hostel scene (24 hostels). Plenty to see (28 attractions).

Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOnefam Amstel (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$‍34/night
Total hostels24
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Hamburg

Germany

56
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ„’
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Higher dorm prices (avg $25/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (20 attractions).

Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMac City Hostel (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$‍25/night
Total hostels15

Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Amsterdam
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Hamburg
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)

Flights
Getting There

City to City
Getting Between Amsterdam & Hamburg

Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Amsterdam
17Β°C
High
/
10Β°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 74mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Hamburg
18Β°C
High
/
9Β°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 75mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep

Things To Do
Top Attractions
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Amsterdam
1. Amsterdam Museum
2. De Dokwerker
3. Koningin Emma
4. Multatuli
5. Museum Jan
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Hamburg
1. Altonaer Balkon
2. Bohrkopf T.R.U.D.E.
3. Bunkermuseum Hamburg
4. Dialoghaus Hamburg
5. Freundschaftsdenkmal

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