Zagreb
#5 in Best Cheap European Vacations
Zagreb, Croatia, is a compelling, cheap destination because most of its top attractions are accessible and enjoyable on foot. In fact, you’ll only have to walk about a half-mile to visit the Zagreb Cathedral, Lotrscak Tower and the Stone Gate, three of the city’s premier attractions. For affordable food, head to Dolac Market, a massive market in the city center. If you enjoy checking out quirky attractions, leave time for the Museum of Broken Relationships, which pays tribute to and catalogs breakups from around the world. The museum’s entrance fee only costs about $6.
Budapest
#6 in Best Cheap European Vacations
Hungary’s capital is a slam dunk for bargain travelers in more ways than one. Several of Budapest’s top attractions are free to visit. You can also expect dining to be affordable, with coffee and drinks averaging around $2 a pop and multicourse meals, including a bottle of wine, averaging around $20 per person. Additionally, you can find some great deals at the city’s best hotels year-round (think: less than $200 per night for rooms at four- and five-star properties).
