Hamburgis 16% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (56/10) vs Amsterdam "Fair" (49/10). Dorms avg $34/night vs $25/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
🇩🇪 Hamburg
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
24 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 7.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $127/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $79/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $4.88, dorms avg $34
★★★★★
Coffee $4.90, dorms avg $25
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $7.07, 24 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $5.89, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
28 attractions
★★★★★
20 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $66 | $55 cheaper | $10/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $110 | $90 cheaper | $20/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $166 | $137 cheaper | $30/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇩🇪 Hamburg |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙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 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.88 | $4.90 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $3.77 16% less | $4.49 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇳🇱▼
Amsterdam
Netherlands
49
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
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
🇩🇪▼
Hamburg
Germany
56
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
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
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
🇩🇪 Hamburg
🇪🇺 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 & Hamburg
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
17°C
High
/
10°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 74mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
🇩🇪 Hamburg
18°C
High
/
9°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 75mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
1. Amsterdam Museum
2. De Dokwerker
3. Koningin Emma
4. Multatuli
5. Museum Jan
🇩🇪 Hamburg
1. Altonaer Balkon
2. Bohrkopf T.R.U.D.E.
3. Bunkermuseum Hamburg
4. Dialoghaus Hamburg
5. Freundschaftsdenkmal
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