Bilbaois 13% cheaper Dorms avg $26/night vs $29/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇪🇸 Bilbao
🇮🇹 Florence
Solo budget traveler
—
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
Couple on a budget
—
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $95/night
Digital nomad
—
★★★★★
Coffee $2.24, dorms avg $29
Nightlife seeker
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★★★★★
Beer $7.07, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
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★★★★★
26 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇪🇸 Bilbao | 🇮🇹 Florence | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $51 cheaper | $59 | $8/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $79 cheaper | $96 | $17/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $116 cheaper | $147 | $31/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇪🇸 Bilbao | 🇮🇹 Florence |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $19.61 17% less | $23.58 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $37.49 21% less | $47.16 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.75 47% less | $7.07 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.41 | $2.24 7% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.96 2% less | $2 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇪🇸
Bilbao
Spain
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHabitación con balcón centro Bilbao Artístico (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$26/night
Total hostels15
🇮🇹▼
Florence
Italy
24
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $29/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelLeonardo House (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$29/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇪🇸 Bilbao
🇮🇹 Florence
🇪🇺 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 Bilbao & Florence
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇪🇸 Bilbao
18°C
High
/
8°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 84mm/month
Best months: Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug
🇮🇹 Florence
15°C
High
/
5°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 103mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇪🇸 Bilbao
1. Itsasmuseum BilbaoFree
2. Ariz dorreaFree
3. Convento de San FranciscoFree
4. MamanFree
5. Parque Ibarrola - EmbarcaFree
🇮🇹 Florence
1. Caffè Concerto PaszkowskiFree
2. Fonte della Fata MorganaFree
3. Galleria dell'Accademia
4. Le Giubbe RosseFree
5. Monumento ai Caduti delle Guerre d'Indipen…Free
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