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Athensis 26% cheaper โ BDI "Fair" (40/10) vs Edinburgh "Pricey" (27/10). Dorms avg $โ21/night vs $โ29/night.
Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
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Solo budget traveler
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22 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
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18 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $82/night
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Private rooms avg $106/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $4.25, dorms avg $21
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Coffee $5.31, dorms avg $31
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $5.89, 22 hostels
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Beer $8.09, 18 hostels
First-time Europer
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19 attractions
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24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ฌ๐ท Athens | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh | You Save / day |
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brokepackr Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ48 cheaper | $โ66 | $17/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $77 cheaper | $110 | $33/day |
flashpackr Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $121 cheaper | $168 | $47/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ฌ๐ท Athens | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ17.68 27% less | $โ24.26 |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ35.37 34% less | $โ53.91 |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ5.89 27% less | $โ8.09 |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ4.25 20% less | $โ5.31 |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ1.41 53% less | $โ2.97 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Athens
Greece
40
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $21/night). Strong hostel scene (22 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOkupa (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$โ21/night
Total hostels22
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Edinburgh
Scotland
27
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $31/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelEdinburgh Central Youth Hostel (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$โ29/night
Total hostels18
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐ฌ๐ท Athens
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh
๐ช๐บ EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
No data
๐บ๐ธ US
Visa Free (90d)
No data
๐ฌ๐ง UK
Visa Free (90d)
No data
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
Visa Free (90d)
No data
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
Visa Free (90d)
No data
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Athens & Edinburgh
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ฌ๐ท Athens
16ยฐC
High
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8ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 45mm/month
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh
9ยฐC
High
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3ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 54mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ฌ๐ท Athens
1. Prison of SocratesFree
2. Kimon's TombFree
3. Memorial of MichallidisFree
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh
1. Camera Obscura & World of IllusionsFree
2. Greyfriars BobbyFree
3. Robert Viscount MelvilleFree
4. Colinton TunnelFree
5. Rest and Be ThankfulFree
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