vs
Lyonis 23% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (25/10) vs Amsterdam "Pricey" (36/10). Dorms avg $34/night vs $30/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
🇫🇷 Lyon
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
24 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
9 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $127/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $82/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $4.88, dorms avg $34
★★★★★
Coffee $4.08, dorms avg $30
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $7.07, 24 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $8.25, 9 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
28 attractions
★★★★★
18 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇫🇷 Lyon | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $66 | $50 cheaper | $15/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $110 | $83 cheaper | $27/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $166 | $129 cheaper | $38/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam | 🇫🇷 Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $23.58 | $17.68 25% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $53.05 | $35.37 33% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $7.07 14% less | $8.25 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.88 | $4.08 16% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $3.77 | $2.48 34% 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
🇫🇷▼
Lyon
France
25
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $30/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMeininger Lyon Centre Berthelot (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$30/night
Total hostels9
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
🇫🇷 Lyon
🇪🇺 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 & Lyon
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
10°C
High
/
4°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 54mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
🇫🇷 Lyon
13°C
High
/
4°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 75mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
1. Allard Pierson Museum
2. Amsterdam Museum
3. De DokwerkerFree
4. Museum Jan
5. Museum of Illusions
🇫🇷 Lyon
1. Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de l…
2. Musée urbain Tony Garnier
3. Statue équestre de Louis XIVFree
4. Veilleur de pierreFree
5. "A Burdeau"Free
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