Hvaris 19% cheaper β BDI "Pricey" (39/10) vs Dubrovnik "Fair" (40/10). Dorms avg $β37/night vs $β29/night.
Quick Verdict
Best Forβ¦
Traveler type
ππ· Dubrovnik
ππ· Hvar
Solo budget traveler
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5 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
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5 hostels, avg 9.5 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $60/night
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Private rooms avg $80/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $4.45, dorms avg $33
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Coffee $3.54, dorms avg $29
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $8.27, 5 hostels
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Beer $6.48, 5 hostels
First-time Europer
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6 attractions
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18 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ππ· Dubrovnik | ππ· Hvar | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β58 | $β47 cheaper | $11/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $93 | $86 cheaper | $7/day |
flashpackr Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | $137 cheaper | $139 | $2/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ππ· Dubrovnik | ππ· Hvar |
|---|---|---|
| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β20.63 | $β17.09 17% less |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β40.67 8% less | $β44.21 |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β8.25 | $β6.48 21% less |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β4.44 | $β3.54 20% less |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β2.95 | $β2.50 15% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Dubrovnik
Croatia
40
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $37/night). Strong hostel scene (22 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelSunny Rooms (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$β37/night
Total hostels22
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Hvar
Croatia
39
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $29/night). Plenty to see (24 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelDink S Place Hostel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$β29/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
ππ· Dubrovnik
ππ· Hvar
πͺπΊ EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
πΊπΈ US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¬π§ UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¦πΊ Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¨π¦ Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Dubrovnik & Hvar
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
ππ· Dubrovnik
18Β°C
High
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12Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 127mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug
ππ· Hvar
16Β°C
High
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13Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 78mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Things To Do
Top Attractions
ππ· Dubrovnik
1. KriΕΎ na SrΔu
2. Etnographic Museum Rupe
3. Fort St. Johns
4. Monastery
5. War Photo Limited
ππ· Hvar
1. Baterija
2. Great sunset view
3. Ivan VuΔetiΔ
4. Limekilm
5. Muzej Hanibal LuciΔ
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