10 cheapest city breaks Europe under €350
Want to fly out for a long weekend without breaking the bank? These 10 cities cost less than €350 total per person for a 3-day trip including flight + hotel.
1. Krakow, Poland
Flight from Amsterdam €60, hotel €40/night, beer €2, hearty meal €8. Total 3 days: €270. Old town + Jewish quarter Kazimierz, Auschwitz day trip €30.
2. Sofia, Bulgaria
Flight €70, hotel €35, food €15/day. Total 3 days: €250. Mount Vitosha for hikes, Alexander Nevsky cathedral, Ottoman-era covered markets.
3. Bucharest, Romania
Flight €80, hotel €40, meal €10-€15. Total 3 days: €290. Palace of Parliament, communist-era boulevards, lively cocktail scene.
4. Belgrade, Serbia
Flight €100, hotel €40, meal €12. Total 3 days: €310. Soviet-brutalist meets Ottoman bazaars. Best clubs in southern Europe.
5. Vilnius, Lithuania
Flight €80, hotel €45, meal €10. Total 3 days: €290. Baltic charm, UNESCO old town, Užupis artistic district.
6. Tallinn, Estonia
Flight €90, hotel €50, meal €12. Total 3 days: €310. Medieval old town + ferry to Helsinki for a day trip.
7. Riga, Latvia
Flight €85, hotel €45, meal €12. Total 3 days: €295. Art Nouveau architecture, Riga central market, Jurmala beach.
8. Budapest, Hungary
Flight €70, hotel €50, meal €15. Total 3 days: €305. Thermal baths, ruin bars, Buda castle. Great public transport.
9. Athens, Greece
Flight €100, hotel €55, meal €15. Total 3 days: €340. Acropolis + Plaka tavernas. Day trip to Cape Sounion.
10. Prague, Czech Republic
Flight €80, hotel €60, meal €15. Total 3 days: €335. Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Prague Castle, hearty Czech food and great beer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest city trip in Europe right now?
Wroclaw (Poland), Riga (Latvia), Tbilisi (Georgia), Krakow (Poland) and Budapest (Hungary) consistently rank as the cheapest European city trips from the Netherlands. Expect flights under €80 return, hostel beds for €10-€18 and restaurant meals for €4-€9. The weak local currencies in Eastern Europe make your euros go much further.
Which European cities can you reach cheapest from Eindhoven?
Ryanair from Eindhoven flies to Wroclaw, Krakow, Budapest, Bucharest, Sofia, Bratislava and several Spanish cities from €20-€60 one way. Wizz Air also operates budget routes from Eindhoven. Check Google Flights "Explore" view to see all routes sorted by price.
How much should I budget for a cheap city trip in Europe?
Eastern Europe: €30-€45 per day all-in (hostel, food, transport, one paid attraction). Western Europe: €50-€80 per day (budget hotel or hostel, one restaurant meal, one museum). Add flights: €60-€150 from the Netherlands. A 3-day city trip in Eastern Europe costs €150-€230 all-in.
Is it cheaper to go on a weekend or midweek city trip?
Midweek (Tuesday-Wednesday) is usually cheaper for flights. Hotels in business cities (Amsterdam, Frankfurt) are cheaper on weekends; leisure cities (Prague, Lisbon) are cheaper midweek. Book Tuesday evening flights for the best combination.