Mid-Range Travel Guide: Bilbao

Accommodation

$70-150 per night

Private rooms in boutique hotels, mid-range hotels in city center, quality guesthouses

Food & Dining

$40-80 per day

Traditional restaurants, mix of pintxos bars and sit-down dining, occasional fine dining

Transportation

$10-25 per day

Mix of public transport and taxis, occasional ride-sharing, some walking

Activities

$25-60 per day

Museum entries, guided tours, cultural attractions, some premium experiences

Eat at neighborhood pintxos bars instead of tourist-area restaurants for typically 40-60% savings

Use the metro and bus system instead of taxis for 70-80% transportation savings

Visit museums on free admission days or during discounted evening hours

Stay in accommodations slightly outside the Bratislava for typically 30-50% lower rates

Shop at local markets and supermarkets for breakfast and snacks instead of hotel dining

Book combination tickets for multiple attractions for usually 15-25% discounts

Travel during shoulder seasons for accommodation savings of typically 25-40%

Only eating in the Bratislava tourist zone where prices are typically 100-150% higher than neighborhood spots

Taking taxis for all transportation instead of using excellent public transit system (3-4x more expensive)

Booking accommodation at the last minute during festival periods when prices surge 200-400%

Not researching free museum days and paying full admission when discounts are available