vs
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇭🇷 Hvar
🇪🇸 Madrid
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 9.5 rating
★★★★★
20 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $80/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $149/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $3.54, dorms avg $29
★★★★★
Coffee $2.98, dorms avg $35
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $6.48, 5 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $4.13, 20 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
18 attractions
★★★★★
25 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇭🇷 Hvar | 🇪🇸 Madrid | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $47 cheaper | $48 | $1/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $86 | $75 cheaper | $10/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $139 | $117 cheaper | $22/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇭🇷 Hvar | 🇪🇸 Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $17.09 3% less | $17.68 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $44.21 | $35.37 20% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $6.48 | $4.13 36% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $3.54 | $2.98 16% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | — | $1.77 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇭🇷▼
Hvar
Croatia
14
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $29/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelDink S Place Hostel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$29/night
Total hostels5
🇪🇸▼
Madrid
Spain
30
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $35/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOnefam Sungate (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$35/night
Total hostels20
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇭🇷 Hvar
🇪🇸 Madrid
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Hvar & Madrid
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇭🇷 Hvar
13°C
High
/
10°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 101mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
🇪🇸 Madrid
15°C
High
/
5°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 47mm/month
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇭🇷 Hvar
1. Great sunset viewFree
2. Opuzena glavaFree
3. Podstina CapeFree
4. Saint TheodoreFree
5. Sveti RokFree
🇪🇸 Madrid
1. Monumento a Claudio MoyanoFree
2. Museo Casa de la MonedaFree
3. National Archaeological Museum of SpainFree
4. Homenaje a las víctimas españolas que muri…Free
5. Monumento a José Calvo SoteloFree
Common Questions
FAQ
Is Hvar or Madrid cheaper for backpackers?+
How many hostels are in Hvar vs Madrid?+
Do I need a visa for Hvar or Madrid?+
When is the best time to visit Hvar or Madrid?+
What's the cheapest month to visit Hvar and Madrid?+
Keep Exploring
People Also Compared
Ready to book?
Plan a trip to both cities
Full itinerary with real-time flights, hostels & transport — built on our 64k+ price index.
Build Your Itinerary →Free · No account required · Results in under 30 seconds