City trip under €200 per person from the Netherlands
Return flight plus three nights hotel, everything under 200 euros per person. No tricks, no stranger's spare rooms: regular flights and real hotels or hostels, simply cheap because of the destination itself.
Short answer: The cheapest city trips under 200 euros per person (return flight + 3 nights) from the Netherlands are Krakow (from €130), Budapest (from €150), Vilnius (from €150), Belgrade (from €155), Bratislava via Vienna (from €140), Tirana (from €146), Prague (from €154) and Ohrid (from €170, seasonal). Cheapest period: November through March outside school holidays.
Krakow, Poland
Route from the Netherlands: Wizz Air or Ryanair flies direct from Eindhoven (EIN) and Amsterdam (AMS) to Krakow (KRK) in 1h50. Return from €50 outside school holidays.
Indicative price 3 days: Flight €50-80 + hostel €18-25 per night x 3 = total €104-155 per person.
Why it's cheap: Poland uses the zloty (PLN). A full meal costs €5-8, beer €1.50-2.50, coffee €1.50. The UNESCO old town is free to explore. Only the Auschwitz day tour (€30) is a paid extra that most visitors do.
View Krakow page with live pricesBudapest, Hungary
Route from the Netherlands: Wizz Air flies direct from Eindhoven (EIN) to Budapest (BUD) in 2h. Return from €64 in low season.
Indicative price 3 days: Flight €64-100 + hostel €22-30 per night x 3 = total €130-190 per person.
Why it's cheap: Hungary uses the forint (HUF): 1 euro is roughly 400 forint, making everything on the ground feel very affordable. Szechenyi thermal baths cost €25 for a whole day. Ruin bars and nightlife in the Jewish Quarter are cheap. Metro and tram are 50 cents per ride.
View Budapest page with live pricesVilnius, Lithuania
Route from the Netherlands: Wizz Air or Ryanair flies direct from Eindhoven or Amsterdam to Vilnius (VNO) in 2h15. Return from €76 in low season.
Indicative price 3 days: Flight €76-110 + hostel €20-28 per night x 3 = total €136-194 per person.
Why it's cheap: Lithuania is an EU member and uses the euro, but prices are structurally lower than in Western Europe. Restaurant meal €8-12, beer €2-3. The UNESCO old town is free to admire. Combine with a bus to Trakai island castle for €10 return.
View Vilnius page with live pricesBelgrade, Serbia
Route from the Netherlands: Wizz Air or Air Serbia flies from Amsterdam (AMS) to Belgrade (BEG) in 2h20. Return from €80 in low season.
Indicative price 3 days: Flight €80-110 + hostel €20-25 per night x 3 = total €140-185 per person.
Why it's cheap: Serbia is outside the EU and uses the dinar (RSD): 1 euro is about 117 dinars. Meal €5-10, beer €1-2, coffee €1. Kalemegdan fortress and the historic centre are free. The best clubs in the Balkans (on floating boats on the Sava river) cost €5-10 entry.
View Belgrade page with live pricesBratislava, Slovakia (via Vienna)
Route from the Netherlands: Fly Ryanair from Amsterdam (AMS) to Vienna (VIE) in 2h. Then take the direct bus or train from Vienna city centre to Bratislava (BTS) in 1h for €5-8. This is cheaper and comparably fast to flying directly to Bratislava Airport.
Indicative price 3 days: Flight AMS-VIE-AMS €60-80 + bus x2 €10-16 + hostel €22-30 per night x 3 = total €136-182 per person.
Why it's cheap: Slovakia uses the euro but prices are 30-40% lower than in the Netherlands. Meal €7-12, beer €1.50-2.50. The castle and medieval old town are free to explore. Ideal for a long weekend: compact and walkable.
View Bratislava page with live pricesTirana, Albania
Route from the Netherlands: Wizz Air flies direct from Eindhoven (EIN) to Tirana (TIA) in 2h30. Return from €101 in low season.
Indicative price 3 days: Flight €101-130 + hostel €15-20 per night x 3 = total €146-190 per person.
Why it's cheap: Albania has the lowest prices in Europe. Blloku district and the colourful buildings from the former dictatorship era are free to see. Meal €4-8, beer €1-1.50. The National History Museum costs €3. A taxi to Durres beach (40 km) costs €20-25.
View Tirana page with live pricesPrague, Czech Republic
Route from the Netherlands: Ryanair, Wizz Air or Transavia flies direct from Eindhoven (EIN) or Amsterdam (AMS) to Prague (PRG) in 1h40. Return from €79 in low season.
Indicative price 3 days: Flight €79-99 + hostel €25-35 per night x 3 = total €154-204 per person. Choose a hostel slightly outside the tourist centre to stay well under €200.
Why it's cheap: Czech Republic uses the koruna (CZK): 1 euro is about 25 koruna. Pilsner costs €1-1.50 per half litre, Bohemian food €6-10. Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square are free. Prague Castle exterior is free; interiors cost €15-30.
View Prague page with live pricesOhrid, North Macedonia
Route from the Netherlands: Wizz Air flies seasonally (April-October) direct from Eindhoven (EIN) to Ohrid (OHD) in 2h. Return from €98 in April and September.
Indicative price 3 days: Flight €98-150 + guesthouse €24-35 per night x 3 = total €170-255 per person. Fly in April, May or September for lowest fares.
Why it's cheap: North Macedonia uses the denar (MKD): 1 euro is about 61 denars. Lakeside meal €5-9, beer €1-1.50. The UNESCO lake and old town are free. Swimming in the crystal-clear Lake Ohrid, monasteries and gorgeous sunshine for just €170 all-in.
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Plan your cheap tripFrequently asked questions
What is included in the €200 per person?
Return flight from the Netherlands (Eindhoven or Amsterdam Schiphol) plus three nights in a budget hotel or hostel. Food, drinks and activities are not included, but in these cities a generous meal costs just 5 to 10 euros.
When are these city trips cheapest?
Low season: November through March (except Christmas and New Year). Book 6 to 10 weeks in advance for the lowest ticket price. Avoid school holidays as flights rise significantly.
Do I have to sleep in a hostel to stay under €200?
Not necessarily. In cities like Krakow, Tirana and Belgrade you can find budget hotels (private room, en-suite bathroom) for 25 to 40 euros per night. In Prague and Budapest, opt for a hostel dorm (€15-25) or a cheap hotel slightly outside the tourist centre.
Is the Bratislava via Vienna trick a real thing?
Yes. Ryanair flies frequently from Amsterdam to Vienna (VIE). Bratislava is 65 km away: a direct bus or train costs 5 to 8 euros and runs every hour. Total door-to-door travel time is comparable to flying directly to Bratislava Airport, but cheaper.
Can I spend even less than €200?
Yes. With a hostel dorm bed in Krakow, Tirana or Belgrade and an early morning flight on Tuesday or Wednesday you can manage 100 to 140 euros for three days. Check Wizz Air Club fares for additional discounts.
Are these cities safe?
All eight cities on the list are safe for tourists. Belgrade, Tirana and Ohrid are outside the EU but have no specific travel warnings from the Dutch government. Always check the latest travel advice on nederlandwereldwijd.nl before departure.