A classy and cheap room at Pension Funk.
Berlin is an excellent destination for Cheapos interested in finding great budget hotels. With clean, comfortable rooms and extra, sometimes quirky, touches, you can be sure you’ll enjoy your stay in Berlin. From lodgings on a boat on the river to artist havens and hotels with a minimalist feel, the city is filled with unique, » Read more
Let's eat in Madrid! Photo: SubtlePanda
Spain’s capital city (like the rest of the Iberian Peninsula) is a budget-travelers’ paradise. And dining out in Madrid offers a fun experience from tapas bars to cafes. But even so, as in all popular European destinations, if you’re not careful, you may end up spending more than you’d like on a pretty lackluster dining » Read more
Enjoy this view for under €100 at Hotel Saint-Pierre.
Heading to Paris this August? We’ve been combing through the city’s hotel listings looking for the best remaining Paris hotel deals for the month, and have many to report! Here are our favorite seven hotels in the city center. All have high guest ratings (above 8.0), and all are equipped with private baths and rates » Read more
The serene landscape of Switzerland. Photo: Guillaume V on Flickr
Ready to make your Swiss dreams of pristine mountain villages and rich, cheesy fondue come true? You’re not alone. Switzerland’s stunning scenery and rich cuisine have it at the top of many travelers’ bucket lists. Unfortunately for Cheapos, the Alpine paradise is not exactly Europe’s most budget-friendly destination. In fact, it often goes down as » Read more
Climbing to the top of Sacre Coeur in Paris. Photo: Francisco Anzola
Maybe you passed high school or even college French, but speaking like the locals is something quite different from what we learn in the books. I don’t pretend to speak like I was born here, but I generally get by sans problème. We’ve talked about phrases that will save you money in Paris, but there » Read more
A train rolling through vineyards in Portugal. Photo: Pablo
When it comes to eating, drinking, and sleeping, Portugal’s a steal of a deal compared to other countries in Western Europe, even in popular destinations like Lisbon, Porto, and Braga. But what ways to save on transportation in Portugal? What should you expect to spend getting from Lisbon to Sintra, and Porto to Guimarães and » Read more
Lovely San Sebastian in all its beauty. Photo: Photo by ultrash ricco on Unsplash
San Sebastián, a famous resort city on the bay, boasts beautiful beaches, some of Basque country’s best pintxos, (traditional bar snacks), and a charming Belle Époque old town. It’s definitely worth adding to your itinerary. And while San Sebastián (like most of Basque Country) doesn’t normally figure among Spain’s most budget-friendly destination, with a little » Read more
The Rushmore Hotel in Earl's Court. Photos: Booking.com
When vacationing in London, you don’t want to spend all your pounds on a hotel when you’ll be out exploring the sights all day, every day. Spend your money where it counts — on attractions, shopping and, of course, food and a few pints — but still rest comfortably in one of the best budget » Read more
Yes, the Swiss dream is available to budget travelers! Photo: Roderick Eime
Switzerland always presents a dilemma for budget travelers. With day to day costs quite high, it’s a constant challenge to stay on budget. However, it is possible to ride the rails without breaking the bank. With a little bit of scrappy research, cheap accommodations can be found. And as elsewhere in Europe, supermarkets are a reliable » Read more
Entering Hotel Charly in Milan.
As Italy’s biggest city, Milan is a great destination for budget travelers with hundreds of affordable hotel options. But not all budget hotels are created equal. If you need a place to stay near the main train station (Milano Centrale), we have an easy answer for you: Reserve a room at Hotel Charly Milan. Our Hotel Charly » Read more
Overlooking Málaga. Photo: Manolo Franco
The birthplace of Spain’s most famous artist, Pablo Picasso, Málaga is often a point of arrival — and little more — on visitors’ Costa del Sol itineraries, which is a shame really. Why? Because past an outer ring of unattractive high-rise housing, the city boasts a pedestrianized city center packed with charming squares and lively » Read more
Take off on Wow Air with $69 flights. Photo: BriYYZ
Editor’s Note: WOW Air ceased operations in March of 2019. In celebration of Wow Air’s fifth anniversary, the ultra-budget airline today announced $55 one-way tickets from three US departures (Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami) to several European cities. The tickets go on sale today, but there’s a catch: In order to score the cheap » Read more
Warm up with wurst in Berlin. Photo: Thomas Quine
Nothing says autumn in Berlin like a heaping plate of hearty German food. Berlin is famous for its wide array of delicious ethnic cuisines, but there’s only one way to warm up on a chilly autumn day: dig into a platter of meat, potatoes, and seasonal vegetables, including Grünkohl (curly green kale), Blumenkohl (cauliflower), and » Read more
Arriving by boat at Funchal, Madeira. Photo: Mark
The subtropical Portuguese island of Madeira sits in the Atlantic, about 300 miles (410 km) north of the Canary Islands and about 450 miles (715 km) east of the Moroccan coast. It’s got an unbelievably perfect climate — relatively warm winters and relatively cool summers. An island of gardens, inland valleys and flowing levadas — » Read more
Yes, it's possible to save on your trip to Interlaken. Photo: Othree
The Swiss resort town of Interlaken is famous the world over as a jumping off point for skiing, snow sports and exploring the Bernese Highlands region of the Swiss Alps. Wedged between two crystalline alpine lakes, this small city of 23,300 residents has been an international resort since the 1800s when Swiss landscape artists immortalized » Read more
A secluded lake in the Spanish Pyrenees. Photo: Manel
Most Barcelona side-trips focus on the coast and beachy paradises like Sitges and Figueres. But a few hours further inland, there’s an equally dramatic (and much more budget-friendly) landscape to explore — the Spanish Pyrenees. Popular come winter and summer with Catalans and folks from around Spain, this striking mountain playground offers many of the » Read more
Basel from the river. Photo: Myri Roet
Switzerland’s third biggest city (after Zurich and Geneva), Basel is best-known for its world-famous museums and its wild Mardi Gras celebration — one of Europe’s most famous — Basler Fasnacht. It’s not, however, known for being a budget traveler’s paradise, or even a budget-friendly destination — and with good reason. That’s why we came up » Read more
The city center of Hull. Photo: Steintec
Kingston-upon-Hull — “Hull” to its intimates — is the 10th-largest city in England and the largest city in the East Riding of Yorkshire in the northwest of England. Its fate has always been tied to the sea, through the rise and fall of specific industries. Today, with the fishing industry a shadow of its past self, » Read more
The Berlin WelcomeCard gives you admission to the Berlin TV tower. Photo: Jorge F
Recently, Visit Berlin introduced a new discount card for tourists: The Berlin WelcomeCard All Inclusive. This new card is different from Berlin’s other, scaled back “WelcomeCard” (which offers free transit and discounts at attractions), in that the new “All Inclusive” card offers you free entrance to over 30 Berlin attractions, free public transportation, a free » Read more
Keep an eye out for "No Parking" and "Do Not Enter" signs! Photo: miguelb
We all know that renting a car in Portugal offers travelers much more freedom that being constantly tied to public transportation. (And, in case you haven’t already read it, be sure to check out our tips on saving on your car rental in Portugal.) But what do you need to know about driving in Portugal » Read more
Driving in Portugal can be a challenge! Photo: daooga
Whatever your European landscape of choice — be it beaches, vineyards, medieval villages or historic old towns — you’ll find it all in Portugal, generally at a fraction of the price you would pay elsewhere in Europe. But what’s the best way to see it all? We love the bus and train, but renting a » Read more
Golfo Aranci in Sardinia. Photo: Rolf B
In late spring, before the summer season really gets going, Sardinia casts quiet spells. The Costa Smeralda, developed in the 1960s as a center for luxury tourism, has given Sardinia a very pricey reputation. This part of the island is relatively small and much of Sardinia is wonderfully budget-friendly to boot. We didn’t do Sardinia » Read more
Families walking along the Spanish Steps in Rome. Photo: Sean M
Headed to Rome this year? Whether you are traveling with friends, family or coworkers, hotel rooms can get pricey when traveling with three or more people. Luckily, we’ve gathered a list of the best Rome budget hotels for families or groups. Finding a hotel to accommodate your group’s needs doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive. » Read more
Flixbus offers a cheap and green alternative to flying. Photo: Flixbus
Although traveling by train is a convenient and comfy option in Europe, tickets can be pricey if you don’t plan in advance. These days, price-minded European travelers often hop on the lean budget traveling machine: Flixbus. Founded in 2013 by three young entrepreneurs in Germany, Flixbus is a low-cost bus service (“coach” in Europe), whose » Read more
Wake up in a cheap sleep near the Pantheon in central Rome. Photo: Bradley Weber
Sure, visitors flock to Rome to visit top attractions such as the Colosseum or St. Peter’s Basilica. But staying near these top attractions doesn’t have to mean sacrificing either your budget or a nice hotel room! EuroCheapo provides information on budget hotels near top Rome attractions so you don’t have to spend hours of your » Read more
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