Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇪🇸 Madrid
🇪🇸 Valencia
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
20 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
★★★★★
20 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $149/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $86/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.98, dorms avg $35
★★★★★
Coffee $2.86, dorms avg $31
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $4.13, 20 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $3.54, 20 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
25 attractions
★★★★★
27 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇪🇸 Madrid | 🇪🇸 Valencia | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $48 cheaper | $49 | $1/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $75 cheaper | $77 | $1/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $117 cheaper | $118 | $0/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇪🇸 Madrid | 🇪🇸 Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $17.68 | $17.68 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $35.37 | $35.37 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $4.13 | $3.54 14% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.98 | $2.86 4% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.77 25% less | $2.36 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇪🇸▼
Madrid
Spain
46
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $35/night). Strong hostel scene (20 hostels). Plenty to see (25 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOnefam Sungate (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$35/night
Total hostels20
🇪🇸▼
Valencia
Spain
55
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $31/night). Strong hostel scene (20 hostels). Plenty to see (27 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelColegio Mayor Resa La Concepcion (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$31/night
Total hostels20
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇪🇸 Madrid
🇪🇸 Valencia
🇪🇺 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 Madrid & Valencia
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇪🇸 Madrid
19°C
High
/
7°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 41mm/month
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
🇪🇸 Valencia
21°C
High
/
12°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 40mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇪🇸 Madrid
1. Dedos
2. Estatua de la Mariblanca
3. Monumento a los Caídos por España
4. Monumento en honor a los abogados de Atoch…
5. Museo Casa de la Moneda
🇪🇸 Valencia
1. Museo Taurino
2. Museo de Cerámica de Manises
3. Museu del Palmito d'Aldaia
4. Palauet Nolla
5. Antic Convent de les Carmelites Descalces …
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