Weekend Break Under €150 per Person from the Netherlands
Return transport plus two nights in a hotel, all under 150 euros per person. From Brussels by train to Nis by Wizz Air: real destinations, real prices, no hidden costs.
Plan your Brussels weekend: train, hotel and total price in one go
Quick answer: The cheapest weekend breaks under 150 euros per person (return transport + 2 nights) from the Netherlands are Brussels by train (from €75), Lille (from €69), Nis Serbia (from €80), Tangier Morocco (from €89), Krakow (from €86), Bratislava via Vienna (from €80), Tirana (from €76) and Nador (from €80). Cheapest period: November to March outside school holidays.
Brussels, Belgium
Route from the Netherlands: Eurostar or Thalys runs direct from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussels-South in 1h52. Return from €25 when booked early. No check-in time, no baggage fees, you arrive in the city centre.
Estimated price for 2 nights: Train €25-60 + hostel or budget hotel €25-35 per night x 2 = total €75-130 per person.
Why it's affordable: Brussels is so close to the Netherlands that the train beats flying. No airport surcharge or boarding fees. Beer is the national product: a pint of Duvel costs €4-5. Grand Place, the Royal Palace and the Comic Strip museums are all within walking distance of the station.
See Brussels page with live pricesLille, France
Route from the Netherlands: Thalys or Eurostar runs from Amsterdam Centraal to Lille-Europe in 1h25. Return from €19 when booked early. The fastest option for a day trip or short weekend in northern France.
Estimated price for 2 nights: Train €19-50 + budget hotel €25-30 per night x 2 = total €69-110 per person.
Why it's affordable: Lille is more French than Brussels but just as close. Large brasserie meals cost €12-16. The Palais des Beaux-Arts museum with 1.5 million artworks is one of the largest in France and costs just €7. Markets on Friday and Sunday are worth visiting.
See Lille page with live pricesNis, Serbia
Route from the Netherlands: Wizz Air flies direct from Eindhoven (EIN) to Nis (INI) in 2h15. Return from €50 outside school holidays.
Estimated price for 2 nights: Flight €50-80 + hostel €15-20 per night x 2 = total €80-120 per person.
Why it's affordable: Nis is Serbia's third city and almost undiscovered by tourists. The Serbian dinar makes everything remarkably cheap: a full meal costs €5-8, coffee €1. The Nis Fortress and the eerie Skull Tower are free. Ideal for those who know Belgrade but want to spend less.
See Nis page with live pricesTangier, Morocco
Route from the Netherlands: Ryanair flies direct from Amsterdam (AMS) to Tangier Ibn Battouta (TNG) in 3h. Return from €49 in low season (October to April).
Estimated price for 2 nights: Flight €49-90 + riad or hotel €20-30 per night x 2 = total €89-150 per person.
Why it's affordable: Morocco uses the dirham (1 EUR is roughly 11 MAD), making restaurants and the market a fraction of the cost of Western Europe. Mint tea with sweet pastries is free when you enter a shop. Tangier's medina is compact and explorable on foot in a day.
See Tangier page with live pricesKrakow, Poland
Route from the Netherlands: Wizz Air or Ryanair flies direct from Eindhoven (EIN) or Amsterdam (AMS) to Krakow (KRK) in 1h50. Return from €50 outside school holidays.
Estimated price for 2 nights: Flight €50-80 + hostel €18-25 per night x 2 = total €86-130 per person.
Why it's affordable: The Polish zloty keeps prices low: a beer costs €1.50-2.50 and a main course €5-8. The UNESCO main market square (Rynek Glowny) is the largest medieval square in Europe and free to explore. An Auschwitz day trip costs €30 and is the only major paid activity most visitors plan.
See Krakow page with live pricesBratislava via Vienna, Slovakia
Route from the Netherlands: Ryanair flies frequently from Amsterdam (AMS) to Vienna (VIE) in 2h. Bratislava is 65 km away: a direct bus costs €5-8 and runs every hour, journey time 1h15. Return flight AMS-VIE from €40.
Estimated price for 2 nights: Flight €40-80 + bus €10 return + hostel €20-25 per night x 2 = total €80-135 per person.
Why it's affordable: Bratislava is smaller than Prague but has the same Central European atmosphere for a fraction of the price. The Old Town is completely walkable in half a day. Slovakia uses the euro but prices are lower than in the Netherlands: beer €1.50-2, restaurant meal €8-12.
See Bratislava page with live pricesTirana, Albania
Route from the Netherlands: Wizz Air flies direct from Eindhoven (EIN) or Amsterdam (AMS) to Tirana (TIA) in 2h30. Return from €46 in low season.
Estimated price for 2 nights: Flight €46-80 + hostel or hotel €15-20 per night x 2 = total €76-120 per person.
Why it's affordable: Albania uses the lek (1 EUR is roughly 100 ALL) and is structurally the cheapest country in Europe. A restaurant meal costs €5-9, beer €1-1.50. Tirana is more colourful than its reputation suggests: murals, the Bunkart museums and Skanderbeg Square are all free or nearly free.
See Tirana page with live pricesNador, Morocco
Route from the Netherlands: Ryanair or Air Arabia flies direct from Eindhoven (EIN) or Amsterdam (AMS) to Nador (NDR) in 3h15. Return from €40 in low season.
Estimated price for 2 nights: Flight €40-80 + hotel €20-25 per night x 2 = total €80-130 per person.
Why it's affordable: Nador is Morocco's Mediterranean coast: sandy beaches, a lagoon and a relaxed atmosphere. Popular with Dutch-Moroccan visitors, so there are direct connections from multiple Dutch airports. Food is cheap: tagine and couscous cost €4-7 in a local restaurant.
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Plan my weekend break →Frequently asked questions
What is included in the €150 per person?
Return transport from the Netherlands (flight or train) plus two nights in a budget hotel or hostel. Food and activities are not included, but in these destinations you can eat a full meal for 5 to 10 euros.
When is a weekend break cheapest?
Flying and staying Monday to Thursday is cheaper than Friday to Sunday. For a true weekend, it's cheapest outside school holidays, from November to March. Book 4 to 8 weeks in advance for the best price.
Is the train to Brussels or Lille really cheaper than flying?
Yes, for destinations within 3 hours. Brussels is 1h52 by train from Amsterdam (Thalys/Eurostar from €25 return), and Lille is reachable within 1h30. No check-in time, no baggage fees, and you arrive in the city centre.
Can I book a weekend break for 2 people for less than €300 together?
Yes, most options on this list come to €140 to €240 per couple. Note: some flight prices are single-person prices; check the price for 2 people separately, as Wizz Air and Ryanair charge per person.
Are there destinations outside Europe you can reach cheaply for a weekend?
An intercontinental flight rarely fits within €150 for a weekend, because you spend a large part of the weekend on the plane. The cheapest 2-night options are all in Europe or North Africa, within 3 flight hours.
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