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Bilbaois 22% cheaper Dorms avg $โ26/night vs $โ29/night.
Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
๐ช๐ธ Bilbao
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Solo budget traveler
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18 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $106/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $5.31, dorms avg $31
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $8.09, 18 hostels
First-time Europer
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24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ช๐ธ Bilbao | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh | You Save / day |
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brokepackr Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ51 cheaper | $โ66 | $14/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $79 cheaper | $110 | $31/day |
flashpackr Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $116 cheaper | $168 | $52/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ช๐ธ Bilbao | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ19.61 19% less | $โ24.26 |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ37.49 30% less | $โ53.91 |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ3.75 54% less | $โ8.09 |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ2.41 55% less | $โ5.31 |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ1.96 34% less | $โ2.97 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Bilbao
Spain
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHabitaciรณn con balcรณn centro Bilbao Artรญstico (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$โ26/night
Total hostels15
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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
๐ช๐ธ Bilbao
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 Bilbao & Edinburgh
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ช๐ธ Bilbao
18ยฐC
High
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8ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 84mm/month
Best months: Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug
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
๐ช๐ธ Bilbao
1. Itsasmuseum BilbaoFree
2. Ariz dorreaFree
3. Convento de San FranciscoFree
4. MamanFree
5. Parque Ibarrola - EmbarcaFree
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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