Flying over the landscape of Iceland on Icelandair. Photo: Craig Nelson
Note: This article is part of our budget travel guide to Iceland. Searching around for cheap fights from the US to Iceland? You have several choices: Icelandair Icelandair flies directly to Reykjavik from New York, Boston, Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Orlando, Seattle, and several other cities in North America. It can be a challenge to score » Read more
Union Chapel has several free live events on their calendar. Photo: Danny N.
London is awash with culture, from music and art to theatre and talks, especially now that fall has arrived. But often the question for budget travelers isn’t what, but how much? Luckily there are plenty of great freebies on offer, if you know where to look. Here are five of our free favorite London cultural » Read more
Florence has a surprising number of cheap and lovely hotels, including the Johanna B&B (pictured). Photos: EuroCheapo and Booking.com
Although it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Florence can be surprisingly affordable. Scattered around the city on narrow streets and down charming alleys, budget hotels still exist here, while they’ve disappeared from many other Italian cities (we’re looking at you, Venice). But can you really score a super cheap hotel » Read more
Dusseldorf, a city of contrasts on the Rhine. Photo: beck32
Dusseldorf is a place of contrasts — a bustling, artistic and fashionable city of nearly 600,000 inhabitants in the western reaches of Germany along the Rhine River, it manages to feel like both a big city and a small town. Its economy roars along, with local industries still chugging, while fashion boutiques and upscale department » Read more
A view of Old Town in Dresden. Photo: Dronepicr
Dubbed the Elbflorenz (“Florence on the Elbe River”), Dresden is one of Germany’s most beautiful and historically interesting cities. Dresden is the capital of Saxony, a state in the former East Germany. Though heavily bombed by the allies in 1945, much of Dresden’s opulent baroque architecture has been restored, which is juxtaposed with classic GDR-era » Read more
Travel insurance can help you with the financial impact of flight cancellations. Photo: Sean O'Neill
We all know that feeling. You’re planning and booking your European adventure, and when you get to the end of a big-ticket purchase (like a round-trip airline ticket to Rome or a hotel room in London) a travel insurance box pops up and asks whether you want to insure your purchase in case something goes » Read more
A stylish (and cheap!) room at Zum Guten Glück.
European budget hands know well the financial horrors of traveling in Switzerland. There is almost no way to spend time in the country without blowing a huge hole in your wallet. Yet here, in the country’s largest city, you can snag a nice single room at Zum Guten Glück for just 69 CHF ($70; €63) » Read more
Jet off to Ireland for $499. Photo: James Wang
More good news from the land of travel deals: The cheap flight offers to Europe just keep on rolling in. The latest deal is for travelers looking to take off on a getaway to the Emerald Isle this winter or for spring 2017. The deal Right now, Aer Lingus is offering fares under $500 direct » Read more
Straighten out your frequent flyer program, and then get ready for takeoff. Photo: christiantlambert
I have a somewhat embarrassing confession to make: Even though I regularly write about the hundreds of ways you can save when traveling through Europe, when it came to my own frequent flyer program, I was a bit of a newbie. I rarely managed to get upgrades, let alone free flights. In retrospect, I was » Read more
The entrance to Hotel Pap a Germano.
Heading to Rome this fall or winter? You should think about it after you see this “hotel steal” we’ve come up with. Hotel Papa Germano is a cheap Rome hotel that’s one of our favorite recommendations for budget travelers to the city. And right now they have some of the cheapest rooms in our guide. Located » Read more
The Night Tube could be a huge plus for travelers on a budget. Photo: Hernan P
Unlike many of its European neighbors, London has never really had the reputation of being a late night city for visitors or for locals. This is partly because the closure of the Underground network after midnight has made navigating the city at night a time consuming and costly activity. Hailing a London taxi can cost » Read more
Cruisin' the Autobahn. Photo: Ansgar Koreng
The German Autobahn. Who hasn’t dreamt about speeding down the nation’s highway system in a red convertible with the pedal to the metal the entire way? However, before you head to Germany, hop in a car, and head for the nearest highway, there are a few things you should know about autobahn driving. Below we’ve » Read more
A double room with a balcony at Pension Mari-Luz.
Finding an affordable hotel room in Barcelona is not as easy as it used to be. As Barcelona’s popularity as a tourist destination continues to soar (with almost 9 million visitors in 2015), so do the hotel prices. Long gone are the days when you could roll into the city and find a great deal » Read more
Take off to Italy on Emirates. Photo: Alpha 350
Attention Cheapos! Here’s a deal you do not want to pass up if you were planning on going to Italy in the next six months — especially if you love to travel with a friend or family member. Right now, Emirates Airlines is offering roundtrip tickets for economy fares from New York (JFK) to Milan for » Read more
The entrance to Hotel Tiquetonne. Photo: Craig Nelson
Oh, how I love Paris. And oh, how I love Hotel Tiquetonne. If you’re looking for a charming and cheap hotel smack dab in the heart of the city, it doesn’t get more classic than this Paris budget hotel. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was stepping back to another era. Everything » Read more
A lighthouse on the Baltic Sea. Photo: Axel K.
When planning a trip to Germany, most tourists think about a beer garden in Munich or the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, not the Baltic Sea coast in the former East German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. But trust us, they don’t know what they’re missing. With its calm waters, white sandy beaches, picturesque sandstone cliffs and shallow bays, » Read more
The entrance to Guest House Old Plovdiv. Photo: Craig Nelson
It’s always exciting to visit a new city and stay at a new hotel — especially when it surpasses your expectations. I had heard from many people that Plovdiv was one of the gems of Bulgaria, so when I added this ancient city to my itinerary, I started searching for a hotel. You can easily find » Read more
The charming Alfama district in Lisbon. Photo: Carlos E
Lisbon is a fantastic city in which to eat, sleep and be entertained on a budget. Prices are generally lower than other European capitals, and even visiting the most popular attractions, it’s hard to break the bank. However, to make your budget stretch even further, check out these tips on Lisbon’s finest free attractions. Wander » Read more
As it turns out, you can get great seats — for less! Photo: Jo.sau
Here’s an oddity that we came across today while booking train tickets on the TGV for our upcoming two-week trip to France: First class train tickets for our journey were actually cheaper than the second class tickets. But here’s the catch: By default, the SNCF website (the official French railway website, which is the only » Read more
Strolling the beach in Sitges, Spain. Photo: Jef N.
Known worldwide for its Film Festival and Carnival, Sitges is a beachy escape less than an hour from Barcelona. With 17 beaches to choose from and an estimated 300+ sunny days a year, you’re sure to find a stretch of sand to call your own. When you get tired of soaking of the sun, just » Read more
Here's how to save after dark in Amsterdam. Photo: Cédric Bonhomme
Going out in Amsterdam is one of the highlights of any Euro trip, from the pubs and dance clubs to the coffeeshops and the sultry Red Light District, it’s easy to have a fun night on the town. But how do you do it on the cheap? Here are some suggestions to let the good » Read more
A view from a room at the Kosovo Houses. Photo: Craig Nelson
Have you ever been to Kosovo? And no, I’m not talking about the state in the Balkans. The Kosovo I’m talking about is a tiny and picturesque Bulgarian village nestled in the Rhodope Mountains about an hour from Plovdiv and two hours from Sofia. Home to only eight permanent residents, Kosovo, Bulgaria is a beautiful but » Read more
Inspect that car before you drive away from the lot. Photo: patrick janicek
Ready to hit the road in France? While we love speeding around the country on the TGV’s high-speed rail network, sometimes it makes more sense to head off on your own four wheels. Renting a car allows you complete control over your itinerary, and permits you to visit smaller towns, tiny villages, and out-of-the-way wineries. » Read more
It's hard not to get excited about happy hour at Drunken Monkey. Photo: Olga P
We’ve given you our recommendations for 10 great London pubs, now we’re sharing our favorite bars and clubs that host fantastic happy hours in London – whether your drink of choice is beer, wine, spirits or cocktails. It’s perhaps unsurprising that these are also great places to let your hair down and have a good » Read more
Beautiful Porto. Photo: Gregorio
Days 9 and 10: Porto Porto is days nine and ten in EuroCheapo’s 10-day itinerary for Portugal. Spend your final two days getting to know Portugal’s second largest city. Walkable, well-connected with inexpensive public transportation and visually stunning, Porto is a budget traveler’s paradise. Free and Cheap Things to Do in Porto Without spending a single » Read more
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