Bolognais 19% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (19/10) vs London "Pricey" (37/10). Dorms avg $42/night vs $29/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇹 Bologna
🇬🇧 London
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
7 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
24 hostels, avg 8.7 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $119/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $115/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.23, dorms avg $45
★★★★★
Coffee $5.35, dorms avg $29
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $7.07, 7 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $8.76, 24 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
19 attractions
★★★★★
27 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇹 Bologna | 🇬🇧 London | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $61 cheaper | $75 | $14/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $95 cheaper | $119 | $24/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $143 cheaper | $175 | $32/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇹 Bologna | 🇬🇧 London |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $23.58 13% less | $26.96 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $44.21 18% less | $53.91 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $7.07 19% less | $8.76 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.23 58% less | $5.35 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2.71 43% less | $4.72 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇹▼
Bologna
Italy
19
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $45/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelB&B Selvarossa (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$42/night
Total hostels16
🇬🇧▼
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
🇮🇹 Bologna
🇬🇧 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 Bologna & London
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇹 Bologna
15°C
High
/
5°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 83mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
🇬🇧 London
11°C
High
/
3°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 44mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇹 Bologna
No attraction data
🇬🇧 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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