Hvaris 37% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (14/10) vs Bergen "Pricey" (17/10). Dorms avg $34/night vs $29/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇳🇴 Bergen
🇭🇷 Hvar
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★4 hostels, avg 8.2 rating
★★★★★5 hostels, avg 9.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $74/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $80/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $5.52, dorms avg $34
★★★★★Coffee $3.54, dorms avg $29
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $12.49, 4 hostels
★★★★★Beer $6.48, 5 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇳🇴 Bergen | 🇭🇷 Hvar | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $74 | $47 cheaper | $27/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $134 | $86 cheaper | $49/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $206 | $139 cheaper | $67/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇳🇴 Bergen | 🇭🇷 Hvar |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $26.25 | $17.09 35% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $65.61 | $44.21 33% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $12.49 | $6.48 48% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $5.52 | $3.54 36% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $4.83 | — |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇳🇴17
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $34/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelNautnes Fiskevaer Hostel (9.5)
Annual dorm avg$34/night
Total hostels4
🇭🇷14
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $29/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelDink S Place Hostel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$29/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
City to City
Getting Between Bergen & Hvar
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇳🇴 Bergen
🌧 Rainfall: 149mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇭🇷 Hvar
🌧 Rainfall: 101mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇳🇴 Bergen
1. Bryggen Hanseatic WharfFree
2. Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen
3. Gamlehaugen
4. Kristus kongeFree
5. Lappeleiren WWIIFree
🇭🇷 Hvar
1. Great sunset viewFree
2. Opuzena glavaFree
3. Podstina CapeFree
4. Saint TheodoreFree
5. Sveti RokFree
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