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Sagresis 24% cheaper โ BDI "Pricey" (27/10) vs Edinburgh "Fair" (52/10). Dorms avg $โ29/night vs $โ36/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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Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $106/night
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Digital nomad
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Coffee $5.31, dorms avg $31
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Nightlife seeker
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Beer $8.09, 18 hostels
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First-time Europer
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24 attractions
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Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh | ๐ต๐น Sagres | You Save / day |
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brokepackr Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ66 | $โ50 cheaper | $16/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $110 | $62 cheaper | $48/day |
flashpackr Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $168 | โ | โ |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh | ๐ต๐น Sagres |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ24.26 | $โ9 63% less |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ53.91 | $โ18 67% less |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ8.09 | $โ2 75% less |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ5.31 | $โ1.50 72% less |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ2.97 | $โ2 33% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Edinburgh
Scotland
52
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $29/night). Strong hostel scene (18 hostels). Plenty to see (24 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelEdinburgh Central Youth Hostel (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$โ29/night
Total hostels18
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Sagres
Portugal
27
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $36/night). Strong hostel scene (7 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCasa Azul Sagres - Rooms & Apartments (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$โ36/night
Total hostels7
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Edinburgh
๐ต๐น Sagres
๐ช๐บ EU / EEA
No data
Visa Free (90d)
๐บ๐ธ US
No data
Visa Free (90d)
๐ฌ๐ง UK
No data
Visa Free (90d)
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
No data
Visa Free (90d)
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
No data
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Edinburgh & Sagres
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
๐ต๐น Sagres
No weather data
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
๐ต๐น Sagres
1. Cromeleque de Amantes IFree
2. Cromeleque de Amantes IIFree
3. Rocha das GaivotasFree
4. Estรกtua do Infante Dom HenriqueFree
5. Miradouro da GrotaFree
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