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Istanbulis 48% cheaper โ BDI "Pricey" (30/10) vs Edinburgh "Pricey" (27/10). Dorms avg $โ29/night vs $โ21/night.
Quick Verdict
Best Forโฆ
Traveler type
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Solo budget traveler
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18 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
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5 hostels, avg 9.1 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $106/night
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Private rooms avg $54/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $5.31, dorms avg $31
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Coffee $3.95, dorms avg $21
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $8.09, 18 hostels
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Beer $4.56, 5 hostels
First-time Europer
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24 attractions
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27 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh | ๐น๐ท Istanbul | You Save / day |
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brokepackr Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ66 | $โ34 cheaper | $31/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $110 | $57 cheaper | $53/day |
flashpackr Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $168 | $96 cheaper | $73/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh | ๐น๐ท Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ24.26 | $โ11.41 53% less |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ53.91 | $โ25.09 53% less |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ8.09 | $โ4.56 44% less |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ5.31 | $โ3.95 26% less |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ2.97 | $โ0.80 73% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Edinburgh
Scotland
27
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $31/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelEdinburgh Central Youth Hostel (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$โ29/night
Total hostels18
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Istanbul
Turkey
30
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $21/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCheers Hostel (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$โ21/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh
๐น๐ท Istanbul
๐ช๐บ EU / EEA
No data
e-Visa (90d)
๐บ๐ธ US
No data
e-Visa (90d)
๐ฌ๐ง UK
No data
e-Visa (90d)
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
No data
e-Visa (90d)
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
No data
e-Visa (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Edinburgh & Istanbul
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh
9ยฐC
High
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3ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 54mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
๐น๐ท Istanbul
12ยฐC
High
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7ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 70mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh
1. Camera Obscura & World of IllusionsFree
2. Greyfriars BobbyFree
3. Robert Viscount MelvilleFree
4. Colinton TunnelFree
5. Rest and Be ThankfulFree
๐น๐ท Istanbul
1. Military MuseumFree
2. Miniature ParkFree
3. Sculpture of BarbarossaFree
4. Serpent ColumnFree
5. Tomb of Hayreddin BarbarossaFree
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FAQ
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