Bilbaois 31% cheaper Dorms avg $26/night vs $29/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇪🇸 Bilbao
🇬🇧 London
Solo budget traveler
—
★★★★★
24 hostels, avg 8.7 rating
Couple on a budget
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★★★★★
Private rooms avg $115/night
Digital nomad
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★★★★★
Coffee $5.35, dorms avg $29
Nightlife seeker
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★★★★★
Beer $8.76, 24 hostels
First-time Europer
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★★★★★
27 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇪🇸 Bilbao | 🇬🇧 London | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $51 cheaper | $75 | $23/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $79 cheaper | $119 | $40/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $116 cheaper | $175 | $59/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇪🇸 Bilbao | 🇬🇧 London |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $19.61 27% less | $26.96 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $37.49 30% less | $53.91 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.75 57% less | $8.76 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.41 55% less | $5.35 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.96 58% less | $4.72 |
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
🇬🇧▼
London
England
37
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $29/night). Strong hostel scene (24 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOnefam Notting Hill (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$29/night
Total hostels24
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇪🇸 Bilbao
🇬🇧 London
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
No data
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
No data
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
No data
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
No data
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
No data
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Bilbao & London
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇪🇸 Bilbao
18°C
High
/
8°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 84mm/month
Best months: Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug
🇬🇧 London
11°C
High
/
3°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 44mm/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
🇬🇧 London
1. Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount AlanbrookeFree
2. Anglo-Belgian War MemorialFree
3. Battle of Britain MemorialFree
4. Douglas HaigFree
5. MontyFree
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