Brusselsis 8% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (51/10) vs London "Good Deal" (56/10). Dorms avg $39/night vs $29/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇧🇪 Brussels
🌍 London
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
17 hostels, avg 8.4 rating
★★★★★
24 hostels, avg 8.7 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $105/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $115/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $4.70, dorms avg $39
★★★★★
Coffee $5.35, dorms avg $29
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $7.07, 17 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $8.76, 24 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
20 attractions
★★★★★
27 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇧🇪 Brussels | 🌍 London | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $68 cheaper | $75 | $6/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $104 cheaper | $119 | $15/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $152 cheaper | $175 | $23/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇧🇪 Brussels | 🌍 London |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $25.94 4% less | $26.96 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $47.16 13% less | $53.91 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $7.07 19% less | $8.76 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.70 12% less | $5.35 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2.95 37% less | $4.72 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇧🇪▼
Brussels
Belgium
51
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $39/night). Strong hostel scene (17 hostels). Plenty to see (20 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelBx Downtown Brussels (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$39/night
Total hostels17
🌍▼
London
England
56
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $29/night). Strong hostel scene (24 hostels). Plenty to see (27 attractions).
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
🇧🇪 Brussels
🌍 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 Brussels & London
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇧🇪 Brussels
15°C
High
/
6°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 52mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
🌍 London
14°C
High
/
6°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 47mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇧🇪 Brussels
1. Art & History Museum
2. Autoworld Museum
3. Colonne du Congrès - Congreskolom
4. Jeanneke Pis
5. La Brabançonne
🌍 London
1. Anglo-Belgian War Memorial
2. Animals in War
3. Battle of Britain Memorial
4. Douglas Haig
5. Edward VII
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