vs
Edinburghis 12% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (27/10) vs London "Pricey" (37/10). Dorms avg $31/night vs $29/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🌍 Edinburgh
🌍 London
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
18 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
★★★★★
24 hostels, avg 8.7 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $106/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $115/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $5.31, dorms avg $31
★★★★★
Coffee $5.35, dorms avg $29
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $8.09, 18 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $8.76, 24 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
24 attractions
★★★★★
27 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🌍 Edinburgh | 🌍 London | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $66 cheaper | $75 | $9/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $110 cheaper | $119 | $9/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $168 cheaper | $175 | $7/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🌍 Edinburgh | 🌍 London |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $24.26 10% less | $26.96 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $53.91 | $53.91 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $8.09 8% less | $8.76 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $5.31 1% less | $5.35 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2.97 37% less | $4.72 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🌍▼
Edinburgh
Scotland
27
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $31/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelEdinburgh Central Youth Hostel (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$31/night
Total hostels18
🌍▼
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
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Edinburgh & London
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🌍 Edinburgh
9°C
High
/
3°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 54mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
🌍 London
11°C
High
/
3°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 44mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🌍 Edinburgh
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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