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Indrotuction
We believe that traveling around the world shouldnt
be hard: its actually something everyone should be able
to do at least once in their lives. Whether you choose to
spend a few years or just a couple months traveling this
beautiful planet, its important to see whats out there.
Its up to you to make the dream come true and take the
first step.We think that, for some people budgeting is a
way to get excited about a trip. They use it as the first step
in the planning and a way to get themselves psyched up
about a destination. Some people are, of course,
certifiably insane.
So, if you want to have a dream vacation with your
family or friends on a budget. If you love to travel and
discover new places, then this book is for you.

This Book is about the best places from Europe, to go


on a budget. In this book you will find a detailed
information about different towns from Europe :
For each town you will find
1.General information and photo.

7. Top attraction to go.

2.How much money you need per day.

8.Top restaurants.

3. On what can be spent this money.

9.Deluxe Hotels.

4. Attraction price.

10.Cheap Hotels.

5.Food price.

11.Flights.

6.A video with Town review.

12.Google maps location.

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Quick Guide

Content
Kiev, Ukraine
More info about town

Bucharest, Romania
More info about town

Krakow, Poland
More info about town

Sofia, Bulgaria
More info about town

Belgrade, Serbia
More info about town

Sarajevo, Bosnia and


Herzegovina
More info about town

Budapest, Hungary
More info about town

esk Krumlov, Czech


Republic
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Warsaw, Poland
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Zagreb, Croatia
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Vilnius, Lithuania
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Riga, Latvia
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Istanbul, Turkey
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Saint Petersburg,
Russia
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Bratislava, Slovakia
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Split, Croatia
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Prague, Czech
Republic

Tallinn, Estonia
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Tenerife, Spain
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Lisbon, Portugal
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Valletta, Malta
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Athens, Greece
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Naples, Italy
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Madrid, Spain
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Berlin, Germany

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Santorini, Greece

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Nice, France

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Moscow, Russia

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Bruges, Belgium

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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Florence, Italy
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Barcelona, Spain
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Hamburg, Germany
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Munich, Germany

Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Rome, Italy
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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Brussels, Belgium

Stockholm,
Sweden
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Bergen, Norway
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London,
England
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Dublin, Ireland

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Amsterdam,

Netherlands

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Milan, Italy
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Salzburg, Austria
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Vienna, Austria
More info about town

Luxembourg City,
Luxembourg
More info about town

Ibiza, Spain
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Edinburgh, Scotland
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Paris, France

Helsinki, Finland
More info about town

Venice, Italy
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Zurich,
Switzerland
More info about town

More info about town

Oslo, Norway

More info about town

Copenhagen, Denmark
More info about town

Interlaken, Switzerland
More info about town

Kiev, Ukraine
Only 22.84 $ per day.
1.Town
With a location that is far off any normal European tour route,
Kiev struggles for Western tourists because you have to
deliberately be going there rather than just drifting through on
your way elsewhere. English isnt too common at this point
either, though most people report being able to get by without
much problem. Most things in Kiev are quite cheap by
European standards, though there is the situation of newly-rich
locals driving prices up and creating a posh class of restaurants
and boutiques that didnt exist until recently. Hotels are cheap, at least, so those who make the trip can
stretch their funds quite a long way if they eat and drink like a local rather than like a tourist. Inflation in
Ukraine has been a problem since 2014, so nominal prices might be higher, though that tends to go along
with a better exchange rate for visitors.

2. On what can be spent 22.84 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Ukraine Hryvnia
DREAM House
Hostel
83.00/night
Transportation
8.00
Meals
288.00
Drinks/Entertainment 150.00
Attractions
10.00
Daily Backpacker
UHR539.00 =
Index
US$22.84/day

FACTS
Population

2,800,000

Metro area

3,700,000

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Ukraine
Hryvnia

Airports

Boryspil
International
Airport (KBP),
Zhulyany
Airport (IEV)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Chernobyl
Museum

KievoPecherska
Lavra

You'll need to pay


a bit extra for an
English-language
audio guide since
the signs are in
Ukranian.
This monastery is
one of Kiev's top
attractions. Parts
are free, but you
pay for the caves
and other
sections.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.5l)

children

0.39
0.19

Adults

7.50

Adults

If your hotel doesn't


include breakfast
you'll have little
trouble finding a
filling and cheap
one nearby.
Cafeterias are
cheap and popular
in Kiev, and fastfood is also easy to
find.
Cheaper sit-down
meals can be harder
to find here, but
they exist if you
follow the locals.
Local lagers in bars
aren't terrible
cheap in Kiev, but
drinking from street
vendors will save
money if you dare.

1.74 - 3.49

4.About Food
2.91 - 4.65

4.65 - 6.98

1.94 - 2.91

Here you can find


more information about Town
Kiev, Ukraine

Town Video
Review
Top
Attraction

Top
Restaurants

Deluxe
Hotels

Cheap
Hotels
Flights

Location

Bucharest, Romania
Only 23.42 $ per day.
1.Town
Bucharest doesnt exactly have the best reputation among
travelers, but its an interesting destination at the very least.
Some complain that the Soviet Era still feels alive and well,
though progress is continually being made, so those wanting to
see those influences should probably come soon. What
Bucharest might lack in polish, it makes up for with reasonable
prices. Its one of Europes cheaper large cities, and budget
travelers in particular will have far more good options than in
most other cities to the north or west. Hotels and hostels are
generally cheap, though quality standards might be lower than
you are used to if you book at a bottom-end place. Food and
drinks are also pleasantly cheap for most visitors, and the main attractions will barely make a dent in your
budget, so you wont be rushed to see everything in one or two days, at least.

2. On what can be spent 23.42 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions
Daily Backpacker Index

Romanian leu
X Hostel
Bucharest =
25.00/night
5.00
43.20
12.00
12.00
RON97.20
US$23.42/day

FACTS
Population

1,900,000

Metro area

2,200,000

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Romanian leu

Airports

Henri Coand
International
Airport (OTP),
Aurel Vlaicu
International
Airport (BBU)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Parliament
Palace

Museum of
the Romanian
Peasant

Village
Museum

This Soviet-era
structure is the
second largest
building in the
world, and the
price includes a
tour.
This museum
showing what
simple life was like
is strangely
popular.
An open-air
museum
displaying a fullsize village from
the past.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.33l bottle)

Adults

students

Adults

students

Adults

students

If your hotel doesn't


include breakfast
you'll have some
decent budget
options nearby.
The local food is
hearty and usually
cheap if you avoid
the tourist places.
There are many
international
cuisines available in
Bucharest if you tire
of the local
favorites.
The local lager is
very cheap in a few
places, and
reasonable in most
others.

8.23
4.94

1.97
0.99

3.29
1.65

2.63 - 3.95

3.95 - 7.90

5.92 - 9.87

1.32 - 2.30

4.About Food

Here you can find


more information about Town
Bucharest, Romania

Town Video
Review
Top
Attraction

Top
Restaurants

Deluxe
Hotels

Cheap
Hotels
Flights

Location

Krakow, Poland
Only 25.15 $ per day.
1.Town
Krakw is by far the most interesting city in Poland for
tourists, and its also easy to reach for most people. It may
not be quite as beautiful as Prague, but its usually far less
crowded and its quite a bit cheaper in most respects.
Krakw is truly one of Europes great travel bargains,
though that might not be true years from now. Hotels in
Krakw are quite cheap by European standards, and good
deals are often available in the 3- and 4-star range, so dont
automatically look for a 1-star hotel or a hostel. There are
cheaper hotels that are well away from the city center, but
standards at those can be low, and the area is often
inconvenient. The main attractions plus general
transportation in Krakw are quite reasonable, so even backpackers on limited budgets will be able to see
the museums and palaces from the inside instead of just the outside. Food is also quite cheap by European
standards, as long as you like the hearty local food. If you require something else its not quite as cheap, but
still prices are reasonable. Drinks are also quite inexpensive by European standards.

2. On what can be spent 25.15 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Polish Zlotych
Flamingo Hostel
35.23/night
Transportation
5.60
Meals
24.00
Drinks/Entertainment 18.00
Attractions
16.00
Daily Backpacker Index PLN98.83 =
US$25.15/day

FACTS
Population

750,000

Metro area

1,250,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Polish zloty

Airports

John Paul II
International
Airport
Krakw-Balice
(KRK)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Wawel Castle

Bunker of
Modern Art

Free walking
tour

This former royal


castle is now a
popular museum.
Free admission is
offered at times.
A well regarded
modern art
museum near the
center of Krakow.
There are several
very good free
walking tours (tips
appreciated) that
leave daily from
the main square.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (pint)

McDonalds Big Mac

Adults

children

4.17
2.34

Adults

3.13
1.56

children

Everyone

If your hotel or
hostel doesn't
include breakfast
you'll have many
cheap options
nearby.
Staying with the
filling local cuisine,
and looking for milk
bars or cafeterias,
you can stuff
yourself for very
little in Krakow.
Avoiding very
touristy places with
English menus will
allow you to eat
well, even at sitdown places, for
very little.
Finding cheap local
lager will be easy.
Imports will cost
more, as usual.
A Big Mac is not a
great deal in
Krakow, unless you
hate the local food.

0.00

1.30 - 2.08

1.82 - 3.13

3.13 - 5.21

1.56 - 2.34

2.06

4.About Food

Here you can find


more information about Town

Krakow, Poland

Town Video
Review
Top
Attraction

Top
Restaurants

Deluxe
Hotels

Cheap
Hotels
Flights

Location

Sofia, Bulgaria
Only 25.56 $ per day.
1.Town
Sofia isnt one of Europes most obvious destinations, but it is
starting to get noticed by people who want to take a look at
what post-Soviet life is like and see the interesting history of
this city. Another reason to consider a visit is that its one of
the cheapest cities in Europe, where even backpackers can
afford a bit of luxury. Most of the main attractions in the city
are either free or quite cheap, so once you are here you can
get by on very little if your budget is limited. Hotels in Sofia
are good value by European standards, though be aware that
places on the bottom end of the price range might remind you
of the Soviet past. Transportation is also quite cheap, including taxis, though the extensive public transport
system should be enough for most people. The Free Sofia walking tour is highly recommended as a quick
orientation on your first day. Food and drinks in Sofia are definitely cheap by European standards, and even
quite reasonable compared to other cities in the former Eastern Europe. Fast food and other informal options
are abundant and inexpensive, and even sit-down meals are quite reasonable.

2. On what can be spent 25.56 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Bulgaria Leva
Hostel Mostel
13.70
(includes
breakfast)
Transportation
2.00
Meals
16.80
Drinks/Entertainment 7.50
Attractions
6.00
Daily Backpacker
BGN46.00 =
Index
US$25.56/day

FACTS
Population

1,400,000

Metro area

1,400,000

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Bulgarian leva

Airports

Sofia Airport
(SOF)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
St. Alexander
Nevsky
Cathedral
museum

National
Museum of
History

Walking tour
of Sofia

This famous
orthodox
cathedral is free to
enter, but there's
a small charge to
enter the crypt
icon museum.
Those interested
in the history of
Sofia and Bulgaria
won't find a better
place than this.
Take a 2-hour
guided stroll
around the city to
see the main
sights. You also
have the option of
a bicycle tours as
well.

Adults

3.43

Adults

5.71

Adults

0.00

4.About Food
Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (pint)

If your hotel doesn't


include breakfast
you've got plenty of
affordable local
options.
Cheap pizza-slice
and hot dog places
are easy to find, or
get a local meal for
only a bit more.
Sit-down meals can
range greatly in
price, but even
fancy or trendy
places are quite
cheap because
there aren't many
tourists.
Several local lagers
are very cheap at
most places, and
only a bit more at
restaurants and
lounges.

4.57 - 8.57

0.57

2.29 - 3.14

0.57

Here you can find


more information about Town
Sofia, Bulgaria

Town Video
Review
Top
Attraction

Top
Restaurants

Deluxe
Hotels

Cheap
Hotels
Flights

Location

Belgrade, Serbia
Only 26.74 $ per day.
1.Town
A large city with a compact and manageable center, Belgrade
is another that is struggling a bit to attract tourists after the
wars of the 1990s. The largest Eastern Orthodox church in the
world and a historic citadel are among the special things on
offer, and prices for just about everything are quite cheap by
European standards. Hotels in Belgrade offer very good value,
as do hostel beds. During the low season you can get some
very good deals at even the posh places so its worth scanning
the listings even if you are a budget traveler. The attractions
are quite cheap as well so its easy to get by on very little once
you have a bed sorted out. Food and drink are typically very cheap in Belgrade compared to European
standards, but only if you tend toward the local fare and avoid the chains and tourist places, which charge
prices similar to what they do everywhere. The nightlife in Belgrade is attracting the weekend break crowd
as well, so you wont be alone as the evening goes on..

2. On what can be spent 26.74 $ ???


Currency

Serbian Dinar
(prices below
are in euros)
Cheap/good hostel
Good Morning
Hostel Belgrade
6.00/night
Transportation
1.50
Meals
9.60
Drinks/Entertainment 4.50
Attractions
3.00
Daily Backpacker
24.60 =
Index
US$26.74/day

FACTS
Population

1,200,000

Metro area

1,700,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Belgrade
Nikola Tesla
Airport
(BEG)

3. About Attraction

Location Description Type Price(USD)


Kalemegdan Belgrade
Fortress
Palace of
Princess
Ljubice

Nikola Tesla
Museum

This historic
citadel is
Belgrade's top
sight.
Fans of Princess
Ljubica won't find
a better tribute
than this one.
This popular
museum is
dedicated to
Serbia's most
famous inventor
and scientist.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.5l)

Adults

1.19

Adults
children

2.98
2.24

Adults

7.44

If your hotel or
hostel doesn't
include breakfast
then follow the
locals for some
cheap choices.
Various sandwiches
and soups are
popular local
choices on low
budgets.
A sit-down meal will
cost a bit more than
the typical fast-food
options, but not
much more as long
as you avoid hotel
restaurants.
Jelen Pivo is the
local lager and it's
quite cheap as long
as you avoid
nightclubs and hotel
bars.

4.About Food
1.69 - 3.37

2.81 - 5.06

4.49 - 8.99

1.69 - 2.58

Here you can find


more information about Town
Belgrade, Serbia

Town Video
Review
Top
Attraction

Top
Restaurants

Deluxe
Hotels

Cheap
Hotels
Flights

Location

Sarajevo, Bosnia and


Herzegovina
Only 29.29 $ per day.
1.Town
Having recovered from the mid-90s wars, Sarajevo is still
struggling a bit to attract tourists, although those who make it
tend to rate the experience very highly. Among its other
charms, the city is one of the cheapest in Europe, so its not a
bad place to relax in between expensive destinations. Hotels in
Sarajevo are very cheap by European standards, as are the
hostels. Those seeking a bit of luxury might be able to afford it
here, especially during the off season when fancier hotels
compete for business. You wont find as many English
speakers here as you will in most of Europe, but most people get by just fine and report that people tend to
be very friendly. Food and drink are also very cheap by most standards, especially if you eat the local
sandwiches and other specialties rather than international cuisines. Even museums are extremely affordable,
however funding and political problems have forced many of them to close in early 2012, so Sarajevo is not
without problems for potential visitors.

2. On what can be spent 29.29 $ ???


Currency

Converted Mark
(fixed, so prices
below are in
euros)
Cheap/good hostel
Hostel Ljubicica
6.00/night
Transportation
3.60
Meals
9.60
Drinks/Entertainment 3.75
Attractions
4.00
Daily Backpacker
26.95 =
Index:
US$29.29/day

FACTS
Population

320,000

Metro area

440,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro-pegged
convertible
mark (KM)

Airports

Sarajevo
International
Airport (SJJ)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Bosnian
Historical
Museum

National
Museum

A jarring museum
with displays and
photos of the
siege of the city
during the recent
war.
This place displays
a comprehensive
review of the
human and natural
history of the
country.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.5l)

Adults

Adults

If your hotel doesn't


offer breakfast you
can find cheap
options nearby.
Local pita
sandwiches can be
very cheap, but
there are many
other options,
including cheap and
good pizza.
Avoid hotel
restaurants and you
can have a sit-down
meal for very little
in Sarajevo. The Old
City is filled with
cheap options.
The local lager
(Sarajevsko) is
cheaper than
imports, but all
beers and most
other drinks are
inexpensive.

4.49

5.62

1.12 - 3.37

2.81 - 5.62

3.93 - 7.87

1.40 - 2.25

4.About Food

Here you can find


more information about Town
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Town Video
Review
Top
Attraction

Top
Restaurants

Deluxe
Hotels

Cheap
Hotels
Flights

Location

Budapest, Hungary
Only 30.73 $ per day.
1.Town
Budapest is definitely one of the hot cities among cultural
tourists these days, and for good reason. Its unique and
historic while remaining quite cheap by most standards. Unlike
Prague, this city hasnt yet been able to adjust its prices to
meet (and frustrate) the new interest Hotels in Budapest are
particular bargains, with decent standard double rooms at midpriced places going for what youd pay for a hostel bed in
London. Rooms in the cheapest Budapest hotels might not be
up to the standards you are used to, so it could be wise to pay a
bit more for a better place. Hostels in Budapest are also great bargains. Many of the most popular attractions
in the city are free or very cheap so those on a backpacker budget will be able to experience everything
theyve come for without going broke. Food and drinks are also quite cheap by European standards,
especially the local food (which can be quite heavy) and items from street stands or fast food places.

2. On what can be spent 30.73 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Hungary Forint
Bazar Hostel
2510/night
Transportation
700
Meals
3120
Drinks/Entertainment 1050
Attractions
1500
Daily Backpacker
HUF8,880 =
Index
US$30.73/day

FACTS
Population

1,700,000

Metro area

3,300,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Hungarian
forint

Airports

Budapest
Ferihegy
International
Airport (BUD)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Buda Castle
Funicular

Parliament
building tour

Free walking
tour

This funicular is a
popular way to get
up to the castle,
which itself is free.
The trip down is a
bit cheaper.
On the Pest side
this famous
government
building is popular
for tours.
There are several
different free
walking tours (tips
appreciated)
offered, leaving
from the Pest side.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (pint)

Wine (glass)

McDonalds Big Mac

adults
one-way
adults
return

Adults
students
(non-EU)

everyone

If your hotel doesn't


include breakfast
then you've got many
good options nearby.
Follow locals into
traditional
restaurants for filling
and authentic meals
in Budapest.
Even sitting down for
a proper meal can be
quite affordable if
you skip the most
touristy places near
the river.
The local lagers can
be great bargains in
Budapest, with
imports costing a bit
more.
This is for decent
local wine. Wine on
tap is served many
places for even less.
A Big Mac is not a
great bargain in
Budapest unless you
are homesick.

5.75
8.62

12.07
6.04

0.00

2.40 - 3.83

3.35 - 5.75

6.71 - 11.98

1.44 - 2.40

1.92 - 2.87

3.59

4.About Food

Here you can find


more information about Town
Budapest, Hungary

Town Video
Review
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Attraction

Top
Restaurants

Deluxe
Hotels

Cheap
Hotels
Flights

Location

esk Krumlov, Czech


Republic
Only 31.24 $ per day.
1.Town
A distant second in popularity in the Czech Republic to
Prague, Cesk Krumlov is a small storybook town that you
shouldnt miss if you are in the region. Its only 3 hours from
Prague, Salzburg, or Vienna, and its easily one of the bestvalue cities in Europe. At least up to now, the gorgeous Cesk
Krumlov manages to be very tourist-friendly without seeming
overly touristy. Everything is a short walk from everything
else, and the city is filled with lovely little restaurants that
offer local specialties at amazingly low prices. You can even
tour the impressive castle and garden complex for free, at least the exteriors. There are a couple of cheap and
well rated hostels, but even the small pensions and hotels offer rates that are very low considering how
wonderful the place is. Spend two or three days here and youll be raving about it too. Interestingly, its
incredibly popular with tourists from the far east, and they are really onto something here.

2. On what can be spent 31.24 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions
Daily Backpacker Index

Czech krona
Hostel Merlin
252/night
48
288
90
100
CZK778 =
US$31.24/day

FACTS
Population

14,000

Metro area

14,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Czech Koruna

Airports

Flughafen Linz
(LNZ) PragueRuzyne
Airport (PRG)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Cesk
Krumlov
Castle guided
tour

Castle Tower

You can see the


magnificent
exteriors of this
castle and gardens
for free. Going
inside is by guided
tour only.
Climb 162 steps up
this iconic tower
for views you can
get nearby for
free.

Adults
Students

6.23
4.15

Adults
Students

2.08
1.25

4.About Food
Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.5L)

Beer .5L (retail)

Your hotel should


include breakfast. If
not, there are only
a few choices open
in the morning.
Hearty Czech food
like goulash and
dumplings are
cheap, even in sitdown restaurants.
Nearly every
restaurant in town
has loads of options
in this price range.
Dining in Cesky
Krumlov is a
bargain.
Eggenberg is the
local beer, but
Budvar and Pilsener
Urquell are also
cheap at every
restaurant and bar.
Beer in shops is only
a bit cheaper than
in restaurants.

2.49 - 4.15

3.32 - 5.81

4.15 - 8.31

1.04 - 1.66

0.83 - 1.16

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Warsaw, Poland
Only 31.97 $ per day.
1.Town
Warsaw is a big and booming capital, but it still doesnt get as
much attention from most travelers as does Krakow, for
several main reasons. Business travelers dominate, so hotel
prices can feel high during the midweek. Still, Warsaw is a
beautiful city that is very friendly and easy for tourists. There
are plenty of decent hotels in Warsaw, with most of the better
budget options in and around the Old Town area. A large batch
of international-style hotels are going up there and in other
districts, so the choice will continue to widen. The main
attractions and general transportation in Warsaw remain quite
inexpensive by European standards. If you go to Krakow youll likely be told to skip Warsaw, but that
would be a mistake. This city is underrated and far more charming than youd probably expect.

2. On what can be spent 31.97 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions
Daily Backpacker Index

Polish Zlotych
The Warsaw
Hostel
35.23/night
6.80
39.60
21.00
23.00
PLN125.63 =
US$31.97/day

FACTS
Population

1,700,000

Metro area

3,400,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Polish zloty

Airports

Warsaw
Chopin Airport
(WAW)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Palace of
Culture and
Science deck

Royal Castle

National
Museum

Frederic
Chopin
Museum

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch

Budget
dinner

Beer (.5L)

Poland's tallest
building towers
over Warsaw, and
the observation
deck on top is
popular.
At the entrance to
Old Town Warsaw,
on Castle Square,
you'll find this
huge place, which
is free most
Sundays.
The country's
largest and finest
collection of art
and antiquities is
free (and
crowded) on
Fridays.
Poland's famous
19th Century
composer has his
own museum, as
you'd expect. It's
free every Sunday.

Adults
children

7.03
4.69

5.99
3.91
Adults
Students

Adults
Students

Adults
Students

If your hotel doesn't


include breakfast then
follow the local workers to
the cheaper places.
Local hearty favorites can
be good value, as can
Middle Eastern take-away.
There's plenty of budget
options if you look for
Polish restaurants, but
Italian and other
international dishes will
cost more.
The local lagers such as
Tysky are widely available
and quite good. Happyhour deals during the day
are easy to find if you look.

3.91
2.60

4.About Food

5.99
3.65

1.82 - 3.13

2.60 - 4.69

4.17 - 6.51

1.30 - 2.60

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Zagreb, Croatia
Only 32.62 $ per day.
1.Town
Not many years ago, Croatia was like the newly discovered
alternative to Italy that was less crowded and way cheaper, but
things have changed and its not terribly cheap anymore.
Zagreb is still definitely cheaper than Rome, but now they
arent very far apart in many respects. Its true that the main
attractions continue to be either free or fairly cheap, so at least
you wont need to spend a fortune once you arrive, but
expenses like transportation can really add up quickly if you
arent careful. Hotels in Zagreb are still definitely cheaper than similar places in Rome, though during peak
summer season they might not seem like bargains. Some Zagreb hostels continue to offer good value to
backpacker types, however. Food and drinks are also cheaper than they are in Italy and yet noticeably more
expensive than they were only a few years ago. Unlike many other large European cities, at least its not
impossible to find modestly priced simple meals. Drink prices arent too bad, and there are some happy hour
deals around if you look..

2. On what can be spent 32.62 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Croatian kuna
Brit Hostel Zagreb
60/night
Transportation
20
Meals
84
Drinks/Entertainment 36
Attractions
30
Daily Backpacker
HRK230.00 =
Index
US$32.62/day

FACTS
Population

800,000

Metro area

1,200,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Croatian kuna

Airports

Zagreb Airport
(ZAG)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Mimara
Museum

Archaeological
Museum

Sightseeing
bus tour

This large and


popular museum
houses thousands
of examples of
classical art and
more.
A rich collection of
ancient treasures
from Croatia and
elsewhere.
See all of Zagreb's
main sights with
an all-day hop-on,
hop-off ticket.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (pint)

Adults
children

Adults
children

Adults

ages 718

Your hotel or hostel


will probably
include breakfast. If
not there are plenty
of cheap choices.
Sandwiches and
Mediterranean
dishes are very
reasonable at many
places where locals
go. Pizza-slice
places are cheap
and filling.
Assuming you want
to sit down for
dinner you'll find
prices to be
reasonable
everywhere as long
as you don't eat in a
hotel.
Local lagers are
often on special at
pubs around the
city.

5.99
4.49

2.99
1.50

10.48
5.24

2.25 - 5.24

4.About Food

2.99 - 6.74

5.24 - 8.98

1.50 - 3.29

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Vilnius, Lithuania
Only 32.83 $ per day.
1.Town
Vilnius is pretty much a required stop for those touring the
Baltic countries, and like Tallinn and Riga, its pleasantly
affordable. In fact, the farther south you get in this region, the
cheaper things get, so this is a stand-out budget destination.
Vilnius is noticeably less touristy than Tallinn or Riga, even
though it had more of a grand look to it. This means most
things are priced for locals, and finding good deals on meals
and drinks is very easy. Similar to most other second-tier
former Soviet-bloc cities, there are few checklist attractions in
Vilnius so its more about just wandering around enjoying the
city center and then taking in the view from the castle tower. Many attractions are free and even those that
charge admission tend to charge very little. Hotel rooms and hostel beds are also wonderfully cheap (by
European standards), so Vilnius might even be a good place for a little splurge for those who are on the road
for extended trips. Three-star hotels offer very good value here, and 4-star hotels can be surprisingly cheap,
especially outside of the high season. Beer is the cheapest and most popular thing to drink here, and the local
breweries seem to have above average reputations for quality. Vodka can also be quite cheap if you are
willing to try the local stuff.

2. On what can be spent 32.83 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Euro
Downtown Forest
Hostel & Camping
6.00/night
Transportation
2.00
Meals
13.20
Drinks/Entertainment 6.00
Attractions
3.00
Daily Backpacker
30.20 =
Index
US$32.83/day

FACTS
Population

540,000

Metro area

840,000

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Euro

Airports

Vilnius Airport
(VNO)

3. About Attraction

Location Description
Palace of the
Grand Dukes
of Lithuania
Funicular to
the Vilnius
Castle

This former royal


residence is one of
the few attractions
that isn't free.
This price is for a
round-trip journey
on the 35-second
ride up the steep
hill to the castle.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

.5 liter beer in a bar

Type

Price(USD)

Adults

3.37
1.69

Concessions

Adults
children

2.25
1.12

Your hotel or hostel


will probably
include breakfast,
but if not you
2.81 - 5.06
should be able to
find some budget
choices by following
the locals.
There are plenty of
budget lunch
options in Vilnius,
3.93 - 7.30
including some
hearty dumplings as
well as sandwiches.
Sit-down meals
come in all price
ranges so you have
to search out the
5.62 - 11.24
cheaper places,
including pizza,
kebabs, and Indian.
The local lager
called vyturys
tends to be cheap
1.97 - 3.09
on tap, and it comes
in several styles.

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Riga, Latvia
Only 34.02 $ per day.
1.Town
With a location that is remote for most travelers, Riga and all
of Latvia arent obvious destinations unless you are on a
serious tour of the region. Those who go to the trouble to reach
Riga will be rewarded with a pleasant and handsome city
center along with very low prices (by European standards) for
most everything. This former Soviet country costs only a
fraction of what youd spend in nearby Scandinavia, with
hotels and hostels available at prices that are drawing in the
nightlife crowd from the UK looking for a cheap weekend
break. The Old Town area is where youll find most hostels and hotels, and fortunately there is so much
competition among restaurants and bars that deals are common and prices are quite low. If you can get a
cheap flight, this is one of the better places for a stag weekend and that sort of thing. In addition to the cheap
and hearty local food and the free-flowing and cheap local lager beer, even the museums and other major
attractions cost very little.

2. On what can be spent 34.02 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Euro
Central Hostel
5.00/night
Transportation
2.30
Meals
12.00
Drinks/Entertainment 6.00
Attractions
6.00
Daily Backpacker
31.30 =
Index
US$34.02/day

FACTS
Population

720,000

Metro area

1,100,000

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Euro

Airports

Riga
International
Airport (RIX)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
National
History
Museum of
Latvia

Even without
many Englishlanguage displays
this is a quick way
to get the local
history.

St Peters
Church Tower
elevator

Take an elevator
up for the best
views over Riga.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.5l)

Adults

Adults
students

If your hotel doesn't


include breakfast
you'll still have
cheap options
nearby.
Pancakes, blinis,
and potatoes are
among the many
cheap local options
here.
Even sit-down
meals with a meat
dish are very
affordable in Riga if
you go local.
As always, the local
lager is the
cheapest option.

3.37

10.11
6.74

2.25 - 3.93

4. About Food
3.37 - 6.74

5.62 - 10.11

2.25 - 3.93

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Istanbul, Turkey
Only 34.36 $ per day.
1.Town
Istanbul used to be considered a great budget destination, but
things have changed a bit recently and now its nearly as
expensive as many other large cities in southern Europe. Its
true that there are individual bargains to be had still, though if
you want to live it up a bit it will definitely cost you. Hotels in
Istanbul are more expensive than you might have guessed, at
least during prime tourism season in the warm months. Hostel
beds continue to be a great deal, as do private rooms at many
of these hostels, so thats an area where you can keep costs
lower. For some great bargains with excellent central locations
check out our recommended Istanbul hotels list. The main
attractions and the popular tours are also fairly expensive, so its a good idea to figure out the highest
priorities rather than just rushing around trying to do it all. Food and drinks are relatively cheap, and
especially if you go for street food or the places aimed at the local crowd.

2. On what can be spent 34.36 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Turkish lira
Best Island Hostel
22.00/night
Transportation
8.00
Meals
24.00
Drinks/Entertainment 21.00
Attractions
25.00
Daily Backpacker
TRY100 =
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US$34.36/day

FACTS
Population

12,800,000

Metro area

12,800,000

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Turkish lira

Airports

Atatrk
International
Airport (IST),
Sabiha Gken
International
Airport (SAW)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Hagia Sophia

Museum of
Archeology

Topkapi
Palace

This 6th century


temple is the city's
most famous
attraction.
This popular
museum is a look
into the numerous
ancient specimens
in the region.
This wonderfully
decorated
Ottoman palace is
a top draw.

Adults

Adults

Adults

9.80

4.90

9.80

4.About Food
Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (pint)

Raki (.17L pitcher)

Your hotel will likely


include breakfast,
but if it doesn't
you'll have many
options of local
favorites nearby.
Sandwiches and
other
Mediterranean
dishes are usually
good bargains in
local shops.
Avoiding the most
touristy places
should find you
with high quality at
reasonable prices.
Restaurants and
local pubs will be
cheaper than night
clubs for beer in
Istanbul.
This anise-flavored
local liquor is
traditionally diluted
with water.

1.31 - 3.27

1.96 - 3.92

3.27 - 7.19

1.96 - 3.27

2.29 - 3.92

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Saint Petersburg, Russia


Only 34.40 $ per day.
1.Town
Saint Petersburg is easily Russias most popular tourist city,
with classic architecture and old world charm that is hard to
find in Moscow. The Hermitage Museum itself is an enormous
draw and a must-see for art lovers. From a cost standpoint the
city is generally in line with some of the less expensive Eastern
European cities. Aside from the few main attractions, most
visitors will find that transportation and daily expenses are
modest by international standards. Hotels come in all price
ranges, with the cheaper places often being of lower standards
than European travelers are used to. There are now quite a few
hostels in Saint Petersburg, and the private rooms in those
could be a good call for budget travelers. Food and drinks are relatively cheap as long as you focus on local
places, especially fast food places, rather than restaurants in hotels and those with English-language menus
out front.

2. On what can be spent 34.40 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions:
Daily Backpacker
Index

Russian ruble
Red House Hostel
400/night
62
1128
450
400
RUB2,440 =
US$34.40/day

FACTS
Population

4,600,000

Metro area

4,600,000

Time zone

UTC+3

Currency

Russian ruble

Airports

Pulkovo
Airport (LED)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
One of the world's
largest and finest
museums is the
Hermitage
Adults
city's biggest draw. students
Museum
Buy online for
US$17.95 to skip
the queue.
Buy a combo ticket
good for two days
that also includes
Hermitage
the Winter Palace
Adults
Museum+Winter
and several other
Palace
nearby museums.
Look for group
discounts.
Russian
Museum

A large collection
of exclusively
Russian art.

6.40
0.00

12.65

Adults
ages 7
to 16

5.60
2.40

4.About Food
Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (pint)

If your hotel doesn't


include breakfast
then you'll have
many cheap options
in the area.
There are plenty of
chain restaurants
and casual places
where local
specialties are very
reasonable.
Assuming you want
to go to a sit-down
place you can still
find very affordable
meals if you look
around.
You'll find plenty of
pubs in this bigdrinking city, and
prices for the local
lagers will depend
on where you end
up.

3.52 - 7.20

4.80 - 7.52

6.72 - 13.61

2.40 - 3.52

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Bratislava, Slovakia
Only 36.20 $ per day.
1.Town
While Bratislava hasnt undergone the kind of turmoil that
many of its neighbors to the south have in recent decades, the
city is still not yet a tourist magnet. Being in the shadow of
Vienna could help, however, especially for those looking for
something cheaper and different. Hotels and hostels in
Bratislava are very good value by European standards, yet not
as cheap as the larger cities to the south. The Bratislava Old
Town is very popular and worth spending a bit more for
central accommodation. This is a city that seems to be almost
overrun with international dining options, so finding local food
(which will be cheaper) can be a challenge, but one that will keep your expenses well down and give you the
authentic experience at the same time.

2. On what can be spent 36.20 $ ???


Currency

Euro

Cheap/good hostel

Transportation

Hostel
Possonium
9.90/night
1.40

Meals

12.00

Drinks/Entertainment 6.00
Attractions

4.00

Daily Backpacker
Index

33.30 =
US$36.20/day

FACTS
Population

500,000

Metro area

700,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

M. R. tefnik
Airport (BTS)

3. About Attraction

Location Description Type Price(USD)


Slovak
National
Museum

Here you'll find


several works of
art as well as
history pieces that
present almost
150 years of
history.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.5l)

Adults
students

4.49
2.25

If your hotel doesn't


serve breakfast you
can find sandwich
2.25 - 3.93
stands nearby in the
city center.
Dumplings and soup
are among the
3.37 - 6.74
cheap local dishes
that are also filling.
Most restaurants
are international
rather than Slovak,
5.62 - 10.11
but good deals are
possible if you look
around.
The local lager can
be quite cheap if
1.69 - 3.37
you avoid touristy
places.

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Split, Croatia
Only 39.12 $ per day.
1.Town
S plit isnt as famous as its southern neighbor Dubrovnik, but
its arguably just as charming and interesting, not to mention a
far better travel value. The Old Town areas of the two cities
are very similar, though Split feels like a living city while
Dubrovnik exists only for tourists. This city is also a bit older,
and far easier to reach (unless you are on a cruise ship), so it
would be unwise to skip it and focus only on Dubrovnik.
Hotels in Split are actually dominated by apartment rentals and
room (sobe) rentals, which tend to be very good value. Many
of the most interesting sights around town, including the stunning Diocletian Palace, are free or mostly free.
Split is also the place to catch a ferry to one of the many nearby islands for an even more unique experience.
Food and drinks in Split are similar to Dubrovnik, except they tend to be much cheaper and far less touristdominated. Youll dine and drink among actual locals in Split, so it doesnt take much effort to find places
with local prices.

2. On what can be spent 39.12 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Croatian kuna
CroParadise Green
Hostel 75/night
Transportation
18
Meals
100.80
Drinks/Entertainment 42
Attractions
40
Daily Backpacker
275.80 =
Index
US$39.12/day

FACTS
Population

178,000

Metro area

349,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Croatian Kuna

Airports

Split Airport
(SPU)

3. About Attraction
Location
Campanile Bell
Tower

Scuba Diving

Bike Tour

Diocletians
Palace
Basement

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.5l)

Beer .5L (retail)

Wine (bottle)

Description Type Price(USD)


Take a climb up the
tower via stairs that
travel up the inside
of the tower up to
the top where you'll
find amazing views.
Dive into the clear
waters with scuba
rentals included.
Take a tour around
Split on your own
bicycle rental as you
ride by shops,
restaurants, historic
buildings and more.
The excavated
Roman ruins near
the harbor entrance
are a highlight of the
palace.

Adults

Adults

10 and
up

Adults

Cafes can be found all around town, and


most hotels don't include breakfast.
Sandwiches and pizza are popular and
cheap lunch options, or Cevapi for more
local flair.
Seafood, steaks, salads and more are
common dinner options along with
several vegetarian and vegan dishes.
The local lager is quite cheap at most
bars and restaurants, unlike in
Dubrovnik.
The local beer in supermarkets is
cheaper than in bars, but not by that
much.
Wine in supermarkets is plentiful,
though not as cheap as across the sea in
Italy.

9.13

28.59

28.59

5.99

2.25 - 4.49

3.59 - 6.74

6.74 - 13.47

2.10 - 2.99

1.05 - 1.50

3.59 - 14.97

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Prague, Czech Republic


Only 41.08 $ per day.
1.Town
For a long time Prague had a reputation for being an amazing
city that was also dirt cheap, but those days are over. Its still
an amazing city, as long as you dont mind thick crowds
almost everywhere, its just not really cheap anymore. Thanks
partly to the rise in the value of the Czech currency in recent
years, its now only slightly cheaper than Berlin, except for the
excellent beer which continues to be a bargain. It used to be
that hotels were the only things that were expensive, but at
least prices for those havent gone up too dramatically. Prague
hotels can be found at decent prices outside of the main
summer tourist season, and if you dont mind staying a tram ride outside the city center then you can get
good quality at a good price. Hostels in Prague are still a pretty good bargain, though the best ones fill up
well in advance. Check our list of recommended Prague hotels for great locations and value at top-rated
properties. Many of the better attractions in the city are free or very cheap, except for tours of the Prague
Castle itself, so set aside some money for that must-do. Food can still be found at bargain prices if you go
for fast food or street carts, but if you go for a sit-down meal with an English menu then its not all that
cheap. Beer, however, continues to be a relative bargain in spite of the high quality.

2. On what can be spent 41.08 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Czech krona
Czech Inn
248/night
Transportation
48
Meals
372
Drinks/Entertainment 105
Attractions
250
Daily Backpacker
CZK1,023 =
Index
US$41.08/day

FACTS
Population

1,300,000

Metro area

1,900,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Czech koruna

Airports

Prague Ruzyn
Airport (PRG)

3. About Attraction
Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.5l glass)


Hot dog from
a stand

Many hotels include breakfast in the price.


If not you can get hot dogs and other local
items for cheap.
For Czechs lunch is the big meal of the day,
though most places have the same menu
for dinner. Portions tend to be large and
filling.
Restaurants with tourist menus in Prague
are notorious for rip-off schemes, so eat
with locals or check the bill closely.
Some of the world's finest lager isn't as
cheap as it used to be, but still a great deal
compared to elsewhere.
Delicious local hot dogs are served all day
and night at stands all over. Large ones can
be meal size.

McDonalds
Big Mac

Compared to most other fast food choices,


Big Macs aren't a good deal in Prague.

Beer (can,
retail)

If the beer in bars isn't cheap enough for


you, it's even cheaper in stores.
Proper cafes will cost even more, so takeaway coffee is a better deal.

Cup of coffee

Location
Prague Castle

Prague National
Gallery

Prague city bike


tour

Description
This huge and
impressive castle is a
must-see in Prague. A
few parts are free, but
most requires
purchase of a tour
ticket.
Multiple buildings
house the country's
most treasured art
pieces. It's cheaper to
enter after 4pm.
A mountain bike and
helmet are provided
for a 2.5-hour tour
around the city with
English-language
guide.

2.91 - 5.81

4.15 - 7.48

5.81 10.38
1.33 - 1.87

0.62 - 1.66

2.87
0.62 - 1.00
0.83 - 1.66

4.About Food

Type Price(USD)
adult
long visit
adult
short
visit
ages 616 long

14.53
10.38
7.27

Adults
adults
ages 616

8.31
4.15

adults
children

29.15
17.94

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Santorini, Greece
Only 43.80 $ per day.
1.Town
Santorini is among the most popular Greek islands, and its
included here mostly as an example of what to expect from
most of the dozens of popular holiday islands in the area.
There are only about 15,000 year-round residents yet there are
about 800 hotels, almost all of which are only open between
April and October. The island has about 15 towns and villages,
and hotels are found in various clusters on every corner. There
are ruins and archeological sites dating back many thousands
of years, but a huge majority of people come here just to relax
in the sun during their summer break. You can rent ATVs and drive around the island if you are in the mood
to really take a look around. Hotels and hostels on Santorini start at very low prices and go way up into the
stratosphere from there. In other words, this island, like many other Greek islands, caters to nearly every
budget. Those staying on a shoestring will get small rooms with no views and uncomfortable beds, and
theyll be eating gyros or similar foods much of the time. If you want to splurge you can get good value and
often great views at the same time. Local wine and beer tend to be quite cheap on Santorini, especially
during the abundant happy hours.

2. On what can be spent 43.80 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions
Daily Backpacker Index

Euro
Katerina &
John Hotel
8/night
3.20
15.60
10.50
3.00
40.30 =
US$43.80/day

FACTS
15,000
Population

15,000
Metro area

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Euro

Airports

Santorini
(Thira)
National
Airport (JTR)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Museum of
Prehistoric
Thira

This popular but


small museum has
displays going back
about 3,500 years.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

.5 liter beer in a
bar

Your hotel will


probably include
breakfast. If not
there are a few
budget choices
usually not far
away.
Gyro shops are all
over the place and
usually the
cheapest option.
A sit-down meal in
Santorini can be
expensive if it
comes with a
view, but there
are cheaper
places as well.
Wine can often be
found cheaper
than beer, and
happy hour
specials bring the
price down more.

3.37

Adults

3.37 - 5.62

4.49 - 7.87

4.About Food
6.74 - 11.24

3.37 - 5.62

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Moscow, Russia
Only 44.35 $ per day.
1.Town
Moscow is certainly one of the worlds great cities from a
historical standpoint, but for tourists its still largely
undiscovered. Now that Western visitors are welcome the
infrastructure is building, though it can still be a frustrating
place to go. Another difficulty the city has is that Moscow is
very expensive, even by most European standards. Hotels in
the lower categories can be affordable, but standards tend to be
equally low. Once you get into the nicer business hotels the
prices skyrocket to among the most expensive hotels on earth.
There are a handful of hostels in Moscow, which are also
expensive compared to other hostels, though at least cheaper than Moscow hotels. Once you are in the city
youll find that transportation is cheap, and most of the main attractions are quite affordable as well. Food
and drinks can be a problem for budget travelers since places with English-language menus are typically
incredibly expensive. You can actually eat and drink well in Moscow for a reasonable price if you can
navigate the restaurants and watering holes where the locals eat and drink.

2. On what can be spent 44.35 $ ???


Currency

Russian ruble

Cheap/good hostel

Chillax
Hostels
450/night
100

Transportation
Meals

1,296

Drinks/Entertainment 900
Attractions

400

Daily Backpacker
Index

RUB3,146 =
US$44.35/day

FACTS
10,500,000
Population

10,500,000
Metro area

Time zone

UTC+3

Currency

Russian ruble

Airports

Sheremetyevo
International
Airport (SVO),
Domodedovo
International
Airport (DME)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
The Kremlin

Tretyakov
Gallery

Pushkin
Museum of
Fine Arts

Gorky Park

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget
dinner
Beer (pint)
Vodka (.5l
bottle)

You can explore this


giant complex on
your own, or take a
tour. The Armoury
and other things
inside are extra.
The national
treasury of Russian
fine art is said to be
one of the world's
great museums.
This famous
museum
concentrates more
on Western art.
This famous
amusement park
used to have an
admission fee and
rides, but as of 2011
it's free and the
rides are gone.

Adults

8.02

adults
students

6.41
6.41

adults
students

4.81
2.40
0.00

everyone

If your hotel doesn't include


breakfast then follow the locals for
the better deals.
The cheap local restaurants can be
baffling to tourists, but if you can pull
it off you can eat well cheaply.
Finding proper restaurants for
budget tourists can be challenging, as
many places are fancy or really rundown.
Local lagers can vary greatly in price
depending on where you go.
Vodka in shops can still be quite
cheap by the bottle in Moscow, in
spite of new minimum prices.

4.About Food

4.49 - 7.69

5.61 - 11.54

7.21 - 15.23

4.01 - 5.61
4.81 - 7.21

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Ljubljana, Slovenia
Only 45.22 $ per day.
1.Town
Ljubljana is yet another small European capital with a lovely Old
Town center, and not many checklist attractions beyond that.
Slovenia itself is known mostly as a nature destination, with Lake
Bled, the original Karst rocks, and some famous caves. So the fact th
at its modest capital city is cheap and pleasant is just a bonus. This
is one of those cities that many visitors fantasize about moving to
someday because it has a storybook center, friendly locals who
speak English well, and low prices on most things. That also makes
it an ideal place to chill out for those on longer trips because its
lovely and yet you wont feel like you are missing out on things if you just hang around for awhile. Hotels in Ljubljana
are predictably affordable by European standards, yet quality is generally high. Hostels are also quite cheap,
although the cheapest ones are a bit away from the city center so its probably worth paying a bit more for a central
location. Ljubljana is also known for its cuisine, as an enjoyable blend of Italian, Austrian, and Slavic influences.
Bosnian food is a highlight here, and a good bargain. Local beer and wine are also very affordable by European
standards, and you wont have to search far to find a cheap pint.

2. On what can be spent 45.22 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions
Daily Backpacker
Index

Euro
Hostel DIC 12/night
2.40
16.20
6
5
42.60 =
US$45.22/day

FACTS
275,000
Population

275,000
Metro area

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Euro

Airports

Ljubljana Joze
Pucnik Airport
(LJU)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)

Ljubljana
Castle

Ljubljana Zoo

Architecture
Museum of
Ljubljana

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.5L)

Take a walk around


the courtyard,
chapel and gift shop
for free as you learn
about the history of
the castle. If you
wish to access the
tower, you'll be
asked to pay a small
fee but the views of
the city will be more
than worth it.
Learn more about
local and
international
wildlife as you get
close and personal.
Here you'll find a
permanent
collection of Joze
Plecnik's work.

adults
students

3.37
2.25

All ages

5.62

adults
students

2.25
1.12

Most hotels and hostels include


breakfast. If not, there are cafes and
bakeries nearby.
As usual, pizza and kebabs are
among the cheaper items, but
decent deals on local favorites are
there too.
Reasonably good deals can be found
even at the many sit-down
restaurants along the river, and the
food is good as well.
Lasko and Union are the two big
local lagers, and both are cheap
most everywhere.

2.81 - 5.62

4.49 - 8.99

7.87 - 15.73

2.25 - 3.37

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Tallinn, Estonia
Only 46.09 $ per day.
1.Town
Tallinn is suddenly on many travelers lists, and the tourist
infrastructure is expanding rapidly. The city straddles the
relatively cheap zone of the former East as well as the insanely
expensive zone of Scandinavia, so its no surprise that prices
here are mostly somewhere in between. There are some good
bargains at hotels in Tallinn, and standards are fairly high, at
least in the 3-star and above ranges. Hostels in Tallinn can be
quite cheap, and most of them have affordable private rooms
that are a good alternative to the 1 and 2-star hotels.
Fortunately, most of Tallinns main attractions are either free
or quite inexpensive, so the primary costs of your trip will be the airfare and hotel. The Old City and various
cathedrals around are popular and always free to enter. Food and drinks are relatively cheap by European
standards, and especially by Scandinavian standards. You can find filling meals at casual places that should
fit into a backpackers budget, or get a lot more quality for a much higher price at the proper restaurants.

2. On what can be spent 46.09 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
The Monks Bunk
11.00/night
Transportation
2.00
Meals
14.40/li>
Drinks/Entertainment 9.00
Attractions
6.00
Daily Backpacker
42.40 =
Index
US$46.09/day

FACTS
410,000
Population

410,000
Metro area

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Euro

Airports

Lennart Meri
Tallinn Airport
(TLL)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
National Art
Museum
Kumu

Open Air
Museum

City bike tour

Tallinn Card

This new and large


art museum houses
many of the
country's most
impressive works.
This mock
village/museum is a
bit outside of town,
and one of the
more popular
sights. Price are
about half from
October - April.
This city bike tour
includes a mountain
bike and a guide.
This card gets you
into nearly every
attraction in the
city, plus public
transport.

adults
children

6.74
4.49

adults
8.99
students 5.62

adults

14.61

24-hour
48-hour
72-hour

34.83
43.82
55.06

4.About Food
Budget
breakfast
Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.5L)

Vodka (shot)
Beer (.33L
retail)

Many hotels include breakfast in


the price, if not you can get cheap
pancakes and other items nearby.
Sandwiches and dumpling-based
meals are great local favorites for
cheap.
Savory pancakes and hearty soups
are among the better budget
choices in the Old Town.
The local lagers can range greatly
in price depending on where you
go.
Some cheap local vodkas are
popular ways to help things get out
of hand.
Thanks to day-trippers from
Helsinki, Tallinn has many cheap
alcohol shops in the Old Town.

2.81 - 8.43

3.93 - 9.55

6.74 - 14.61

3.03 - 5.62

1.46 - 3.37

0.67 - 1.35

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Tenerife, Spain
Only 46.30 $ per day.
1.Town
The most popular of the Canary Islands for English-speaking
tourists, Tenerife and its main city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
are very popular pretty much all year round. The winter
weather is a bit too mild for swim ming on the beach, but its
much nicer than anywhere in Europe itself. The most popular
resort towns for sunshine seekers are Los Cristianos and Playa
de la Americanos on the southern shore.Tenerife is known as a
bargain destination for middle-class Europeans, and
particularly with Brits, with great package deals including
hotels and airfare. Things here are generally cheaper than on the European continent, and usually a bit
cheaper even than Spains mainland beach resorts on the Costa del Sol.Those on the tightest budgets can
certainly find bargains in hotels and restaurants if they need to, yet there are plenty of expensive choices
mixed in as well. There are many short-term apartments available, with great deals in the quieter months.
.

2. On what can be spent 46.30 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Euro
Hostel Tenerife
13/night
Transportation
2.70
Meals
14.40
Drinks/Entertainment 7.50
Attractions
Daily Backpacker
Index

5.00
42.60 =
US$46.30/day

FACTS
Population

920,000

Metro area

920,000

Time zone

UTC+0

Currency

Euro

Airports

Tenerife South
Airport (TFS),
Tenerife North
Airport (TFN

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)

Museo de la
Ciencia y el
Cosmos

This science and


cosmos museum
also has a
planetarium
attached.

adults
students

5.62
3.93

Museo de la
Ciencia y el
Cosmos

This science and


cosmos museum
also has a
planetarium
attached.

adults
students

5.62
3.93

Budget
You can find local dishes up to a full English
breakfast breakfast in most areas.

2.81 4.49

Budget
lunch

3.93 7.87

Budget
dinner
Beer (.5l)

Plenty of fast-food places are available if


you don't want the local favorites.
Restaurants run a huge price range in
Tenerife, with Chinese buffets being among
the bargains.
Daytime happy hours with 1 pints are easy
to find. At night prices go up a bit.

6.74 13.48
1.12 3.37

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Lisbon, Portugal
Only 48.48 $ per day.
1.Town
Lisbon doesnt have many must-see attractions, but the
whole place is charming and is an excellent travel bargain
compared to similar cities in Europe. Hotels and hostels are
unusually affordable considering the high standards here,
and bargains are usually easy to find outside of the busiest
summer months. Most of the attractions are free or cheap,
and dont forget about the famous Tram 28 that trundles
through all of the interesting tourist neighborhoods in one
loop as you get to ride along with locals for a normal tram
fare. Food and drinks are also quite cheap by European standards, with particularly good local dishes and wine
available at modest prices. Youll pay more to eat at one of the restaurants featuring fado music, but its a premium
worth paying at least once.

2. On what can be spent 48.48 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Euro
Go Hostel Lisbon
10.00/night
Transportation
2.80
Meals
16.80
Drinks/Entertainment 9.00
Attractions
Daily Backpacker
Index

6.00
44.60 =
US$48.48/day

FACTS
Population

500,000

Metro area

2,700,000

Time zone

UTC+0

Currency

Euro

Airports

Lisbon Portela
Airport (LIS)

3. About Attraction
Locatio
n
Castelo de
So Jorge

Santa Justa
Elevator

Tram 28

Sintra Palace

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner

Beer (pint)

Description
This castle overlooks the
city from a hill so the
views are as nice as the
castle itself.
This gorgeous downtown
elevator saves a lot of
climbing up to the Bairro
Alto neighborhood. Price
is for 2 trips, but it's
included with various
travel cards.
This famous tram route
does a loop through all
the main tourist areas and
is a popular way to see
the city all at once. Costs
much more if ticket
bought on board.
The National Palace is one
of the many good sights in
nearby Sintra - a popular
day trip from Lisbon.

Type
adults
students
65+

9.55
5.62
5.62

adults

5.62

adults

3.20

adults
65+
6-17

9.08
7.47
7.47

Breakfasts are often included with your


room or bed. If not, finding a local cafe will
be easy.

3.37
6.74

There's very little fast food or take-away in


Lisbon, but budget options are there if you
look.
Assuming this is your big meal of the day,
you can get good continental cuisine all
over the city. Fado restaurants are near the
top of this range.

4.49
8.99

There are many pubs in the Bairro Alto


district. Prices at nightclubs will be higher.

Good local port wine can be cheap, but the


best aged stuff can be extremely
expensive.
McDonalds There aren't many McDonald's in the
Big Mac
center, but they are there.
Port (glass)

Price(
USD)

7.87
16.85
3.37
5.62
2.25
8.99
3.82

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Valletta, Malta
Only 50.98 $ per day.
1.Town
Lisbon doesnt have many must-see attractions, but the whole
place is charming and is an excellent travel bargain compared
to similar cities in Europe. Hotels and hostels are unusually
affordable considering the high standards here, and bargains
are usually easy to find outs ide of the busiest summer
months.Most of the attractions are free or cheap, and dont
forget about the famous Tram 28 that trundles through all of
the interesting tourist neighborhoods in one loop as you get to
ride along with locals for a normal tram fare. Food and drinks
are also quite cheap by European standards, with particularly good local dishes and wine available at modest
prices. Youll pay more to eat at one of the restaurants featuring fado music, but its a premium worth
paying at least once.

2. On what can be spent 50.98 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions
Daily Backpacker Index

Euro
Hostel Malti
15/night
4.40
14.40
7.50
6.00
46.90 =
US$50.98/day

FACTS
Population

500,000

Metro area

2,700,000

Time zone

UTC+0

Currency

Euro

Airports

Lisbon Portela
Airport (LIS)

3. About Attraction
Location
Castelo de
So Jorge

Santa Justa
Elevator

Tram 28

Sintra Palace

Description
This castle overlooks
the city from a hill so
the views are as nice
as the castle itself.
This gorgeous
downtown elevator
saves a lot of climbing
up to the Bairro Alto
neighborhood. Price
is for 2 trips, but it's
included with various
travel cards.
This famous tram
route does a loop
through all the main
tourist areas and is a
popular way to see
the city all at once.
Costs much more if
ticket bought on
board.
The National Palace is
one of the many good
sights in nearby Sintra
- a popular day trip
from Lisbon.

Type Price(USD)
adults
students
65+

9.55
5.62
5.62

adults

5.62

adults

3.20

4.About Food
adults
65+
6-17

9.08
7.47
7.47

Budget
breakfast

Breakfasts are often included with your room or


bed. If not, finding a local cafe will be easy.

Budget
lunch

There's very little fast food or take-away in


Lisbon, but budget options are there if you look.

Budget
dinner

Assuming this is your big meal of the day, you


can get good continental cuisine all over the
city. Fado restaurants are near the top of this
range.

Beer (pint)

There are many pubs in the Bairro Alto district.


Prices at nightclubs will be higher.

Port (glass)

Good local port wine can be cheap, but the best


aged stuff can be extremely expensive.

McDonalds There aren't many McDonald's in the center,


Big Mac
but they are there.

3.37
6.74
4.49
8.99
7.87
16.85
3.37
5.62
2.25
8.99
3.82

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Athens, Greece
Only 51.20 $ per day.
1.Town
Athens is certainly one of the worlds great cities, at least for
people who care about culture and history. Its also a great stop
for a few days for people on their way to or from the Greek
Islands, and fortunately you can see all the main highlights in
two days or so. The city is cheap compared to places like
Rome or Paris, but not as cheap as many might expect it to be.
Hotels in particular can be pricey, partly because the city
center is quite compact and places with good locations can get
away with charging quite a bit. There are several new hostels,
a few near the foot of the Acropolis, so if you are on a tight
budget you might consider those, whether in a dorm or private
room. The main sites arent too expensive, at least compared to
how amazing and important they are, so you wont need to spend a fortune during the day. Food and drink
can be cheap in places meant mostly for locals and quite pricey in the places with English-language menus
out front. Its easy enough to stick to a budget if you are careful, and even many of the tourist restaurants
have good specials.

2. On what can be spent 51.20 $ ?? ?


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
Pagration Hostel
10/night
Transportation
2.40
Meals
19.20
Drinks/Entertainment
7.50
Attractions
8.00
Daily Backpacker Index 47.10 =
US$51.20/day

FACTS
Population

800,000

Metro area

3,700,000

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Euro

Airports

Athens
International
Airport (ATH)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Easily the city's
most popular site.
Acropolis of
Climb the hill and
Athens
enter the hilltop
complex to see all
the ruins.
The new and fancy
New Acropolis museum at the foot
Museum
of the Acropolis is
finally open.
National
If you only see one
Archaeological other museum in
Museum of
Athens, this should
Athens
be the one.

adults
seniors
18 &
under

13.48
6.74
0.00

adults

5.62

adults
18 &
under

7.87
3.37

4.About Food

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer (.33l
bottle)
Beer (.33l
bottle,
retail)
House
wine
(liter)
Souvlaki

Many restaurants include breakfast. If yours


doesn't then you have corner shops and
bakeries serving good options.
Really good souvlakis are among the local fastfood items on offer. Sitting down in a touristarea restaurant will cost much more.
Athens is loaded with tourist restaurants
charging fairly high prices. Casual places more
for locals are better bargains.
Drink prices in Athens all depend on where you
are doing it. Mythos is the cheap local lager.

4.49 6.74
4.49 8.99
8.99 13.48
2.81 4.49

Buying beer in shops can be a good moneysaving tip to get things started.

1.12

Local table wines can be great bargains at


taverns and casual places.

5.62 7.87

A single souvlaki sandwich can make a great


local meal or snack on the go. Sit down and the
price doubles, or more.

2.25 3.37

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Naples, Italy
Only 51.30 $ per day.
1.Town
Naples has a mixed reputation among travelers, as its
fascinating and quite different from the tourist cities to the
north, but its also edgy and often in the headlines for garbage
strikes. Staying safe is pretty easy if thats your priority.
Another part of the appeal of Naples is that things tend to get
cheaper the further south you go in Italy (except for Rome
itself), so your budget goes a longer way here. Hotels and
hostels tend to be much cheaper than elsewhere, though quality
can be dodgy and some neighborhoods are not suited to
everyone. A trip out to Pompeii is the highlight for many
people, and its a fairly cheap day out, and most of the major attractions in the city tend to be reasonable as
well. Food and drinks can feel like bargains in Naples if youve come from Rome or Venice, but some of the
better deals are off the beaten path and away from the tourist zones.

2. On what can be spent 51.30 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
Naples Pizza Hostel
14/night
Transportation
2.60
Meals
15.60
Drinks/Entertainment 6.00
Attractions
9.00
Daily Backpacker Index 47.20 =
US$51.30/day

FACTS
Population

960,000

Metro area

960,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Naples Airport
(NAP)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Museo
Archeologico
Nazionale

Museo
Nazionale di
Capodimonte

Pompeii

This important
archeological
museum is filled
with items from
Pompei and
nearby.
Southern Italy's
finest art museum
is very popular
with tourists.
Come after 2pm to
save a bit.
These Roman ruins
outside the city
are a must-see. It's
a 30-40 minute
train ride that is
cheap itself.

adults
EU
citizens

10.11
7.30

adults

8.43

adults

14.61

Most restaurants include a continental


Budget
breakfast, but if yours doesn't just follow
breakfast
the locals for affordable options.
Budget
Pizza in its original home is traditional and
lunch
often quite cheap.
Southern Italian meals at sit-down
Budget
restaurants can get pricey, but avoid the
dinner
tourist district for good value.
At the popular and casual pizza restaurants
Pizza for
you get many options from simple to
one
elaborate.
Beer
The local lagers are often fairly cheap at
(.33l
restaurants and cafe bars, but more at night
bottle)
clubs.

3.37 5.62
4.49 7.87
6.74 11.24
5.06 8.99
1.69 4.49

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Madrid, Spain
Only 56.63 $ per day.
1.Town
Compared to most of the rest of western Europe, Madrid is a
bargain. Hotels are reasonably priced and standards are quite
high, and hostels are plentiful in the city center for those on a
tighter budget. Find the best deals on our recommended
Madrid hotels page for great choices that are cheap and have
central locations. The attractions mostly have very reasonable
price tags and several of the museums have frequent periods
with free admission so the budget tr aveler can see a lot for
very little, as long as they dont mind the big crowds that
always come along with that approach. Food in Madrid is also
refreshingly cheap compared to most of the rest of Europe, and
those who like ham will be especially happy here. Tapas joints
are all over and budget travelers will have no problem assembling an affordable meal in these social
establishments. Drinks also tend to be cheap, especially the beer that is so common at the tapas restaurants
and most everywhere else. Good wine can be found in restaurants at very reasonable prices as well, though
mixed drinks can be pricey, especially at night clubs and such.

2. On what can be spent 56.63 $ ???


Currency

Euro

Hostel Era
13.90/night
Transportation
3.00
Meals
19.20
Drinks/Entertainment 6.00
Attractions
10.00
Daily Backpacker Index 52.10 =
US$56.63/day

FACTS
Population

3,300,000

Metro area

6,400,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

MadridBarajas
Airport (MAD)

Cheap/good hostel

Location Description Type Price(USD) 3. About Attraction


Prado
Museum

Reina Sofa
National
Museum

Royal Palace

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Tapas (per
item)

Spain's most
famous art
museum is a mustsee for fans of that
sort of thing.
Madrid's famous
modern art
museum is
worthwhile, and
also free to enter
on many evenings
and Saturday
afternoons.
This ornate
complex where
the royalty used to
live is very popular
and lines can be
long.

adults
students
seniors

15.73
0.00
7.87

adults
students

8.99
0.00

adults
child

11.24
5.62

Breakfast is often included with hotels and


hostels. If not a continental breakfast should
be easy to find.
In Spain the big meal of the day is usually
lunch, so see the dinner prices if you're doing
that. Ham sandwiches are popular and cheap.
Tapas places can be great bargains, and many
casual dining places are also affordable.
Ordering tapas is complicated at first, with
different sizes and styles. Small sizes can add
up to a great and cheap meal.
A glass of beer can be cheap and refreshing at
a tapas place.
Cheap local wine is easy to find at casual
restaurants and bars.

Beer
(glass)
Table wine
(glass)
Beer (can,
Local lagers are cheap in markets.
retail)
McDonalds Unless you are homesick, there are better and
Big Mac
cheaper sandwiches in Madrid.

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3.37 6.74
5.62 10.11
8.99 16.85
1.12 4.49
1.69 2.81
1.69 4.49
0.67 1.35
3.71

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Berlin, Germany
Only 59.46 $ per day.
1.Town
In addition to being exciting and a lot of fun, Berlin is one of
the more affordable major European cities for visitors. Hotels
are abundant and reasonable deals are normally easy to find,
though in summer its best to book in advance if you can. You
can sometimes get excellent rates at high-end places when
there are no trade shows in town. Check our recommended
Berlin hotels list for some great choices that offer low rates.
Most of the more interesting attractions are free or cheap, so
you wont need to spend a fortune just to see the main
highlights. The Sandemans New Berlin free walking tours in
particular are excellent, and well worth the 5 or so tip youll
give the guide at the end. If you want to do all the main
highlights along with a few city tours in only 2 or 3 days, then the Berlin Pass is worth considering. Food in
Berlin is also quite reasonable, with filling and interesting meals being pretty easy to find at moderate prices.
There are so many bars all around the city that drink prices tend to be decent as well, and buying beer or
wine in a supermarket is also easy to pull off if you want to get a head start before leaving your hotel or
hostel.

2. On what can be spent 59.46 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
Heart of Gold
Hostel
11.50/night
Transportation
5.40
Meals
16.80
Drinks/Entertainment 9.00
Attractions
12.00
Daily Backpacker
54.70 =
Index
US$59.46/day

FACTS
Population

3,400,000

Metro area

5,000,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Tegel
International
Airport (TXL),
Schnefeld
International
Airport (SXF)

3. About Attraction
Location
Pergamon
Museum

Checkpoint
Charlie Museum

Reichstag
building

Walking tour

Description
Berlin's most famous
museum, housing
controversial ancient
artifacts and the
famous Pergamon
Alter.
This interesting
museum now has a free
competitor on the plaza
across the street.
The new parliament
building is
architecturally
interesting with great
views.
Berlin is where the new
craze of free walking
tours began, and they
are highly
recommended.

Type Price(USD)
adults
under 16

adults
students

13.48
6.74

14.04
10.67

Everyone

0.00

all

0.00

4.About Food
Budget
breakfast

Many hotels and hostels include breakfast. If you


are on your own there are some cheap options
available, mostly rolls and sandwiches.

Berlin has plenty of Turkish and Middle Eastern


stands and restaurants which are usually great and
cheap. Wurst/sausage stands are cheap for local
cuisine.
Budget
Beer halls and similar casual restaurants usually
dinner
have filling and cheap traditional German food.
This is a great drinking town, though the many
.5L beer
trendy bars can be expensive. Look for beer halls
and happy hours for the best deals.
McDonalds McDonald's isn't really one of the cheaper food
Big Mac
options in Berlin.
Budget
lunch

3.37 7.87

4.49 11.24
7.87 16.85
2.81 4.49
3.70

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Nice, France
Only 60.00 $ per day.
1.Town
Nice is the largest city along the Cte dAzur, and its got
plenty to recommend it, especially for those who dont mind a
beach made of gravel. In addition to several notable attractions
of its own, Nice is a short train ride from both Cannes and
Monaco, so its an ideal base for those wanting to explore the
more expensive parts of the French Riviera. Along with being
the largest city, Nice is also the cheapest city in the area for
tourists, as long as you are willing to stay at least a few blocks
from the bea ch. There is a good budget-travel infrastructure in the city, so even backpackers can find things
they can afford on a short visit. Food and drinks do tend to be expensive by most standards, though quality is
predictably high as well. If you are a budget-conscious traveler youll likely want to limit your time in this
region unless you are coming during the winter months.

2. On what can be spent 60.00 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
Hostel Baccarat
16/night
Transportation
3.00
Meals
19.20
Drinks/Entertainment 9.00
Attractions
8.00
Daily Backpacker
55.20 =
Index
US$60.00

FACTS
Population

350,000

Metro area

350,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Nice Cte
d'Azur Airport
(NCE)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Musee
Matisse
guided tour

Musee
Chagall

Sightseeing
bus tour

The Matisse
Museum is free to
enter so these
prices are for the
guided tour.
The museum
dedicated to the
varied works of
Marc Chagall is
also popular.
Take the standard
double-deck hopon, hop-off 24hour pass bus tour
to all of Nice's
highlights.

adults

6.74

adults

10.67

adults
ages 411

24.72
8.99

A continental breakfast will be included with


Budget
most hotels or hostels, but if not you can find
breakfast
filled baguettes nearby.
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer
(.33l
bottle)
House
wine (.5l
jug)

There are cheaper restaurants near the train


station, plus food stands near the market
offering good deals.
Location plays a big part in dining costs in
Nice. There are good budget options if you
look around.

3.37 6.74

5.62 11.24
8.99 16.85

Beer can be found cheaper than in Paris, but


it's still pricey in Nice.

3.93 6.74

Simple locals wines are good value compared


to other drinks here.

4.49 8.99

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Florence, Italy
Only 61.30 $ per day.
1.Town
Florence is the heart of Tuscany and on every itinerary of
those touring around Italy. The city center is rather compact so
its easy to get around and see all the main sights in just 2 or 3
days if you are rushed. This is also the best city to use as a
hub, so you can consider the cheap day trips from Florence as
well. Fortunately, Florence isnt quite as expensive as Rome or
Venice, though hotels with central locations can be pricey here
as well, especially during summer. There are quite a few
hostels in F lorence as well, and private rooms in some of
those are good alternatives for budget travelers. The main
attractions are reasonably priced, though especially for the
Uffizi its advised to book online in advance for an extra fee to
be sure youll actually get in. Budget travelers should have a look at our Florence cheap travel tips on how
to get the most out of your visit while spending the least. Food and drinks run the gamut in prices, with quite
a few budget options available, though most of the classic Tuscan cooking does get expensive in the touristy
places. Florence is also a great base for a visit to Cinque Terre, which doesnt have to be expensive.

2. On what can be spent 61.30 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
The Queens
16/night
Transportation
2.40
Meals
18.00
Drinks/Entertainment 9.00
Attractions
11.00
Daily Backpacker
56.40 =
Index
US$61.30/day

FACTS
Population

370,000

Metro area

1,500,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Peretola
Airport (FLR),
Pisa Galileo
Galilei Airport
(PSA)

3. About Attraction
Location
Uffizi Gallery

Accademia
Gallery

Santa Maria del


Fiore Cathedral

Description
This incredibly popular
museum is known for
huge lines. It's worth
the extra fee to buy
tickets online in
advance.
Michelangelo's David
is the most famous
highlight of this
museum. Online
tickets are more
expensive, but ticket
queues are usually
very long.
This huge cathedral
sits at the center of
the city and is free to
enter. This price is for
climbing the dome.

Type Price(USD)
adults

13.89

adults

13.89

adults

11.11

Most hotels will include breakfast, usually a small


Budget
one. If not you can find bakeries and cafes to order
breakfast
budget meals.
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer
(.33l
bottle)
House
wine (.5l
jug)

Assuming you have your large meal for dinner, you


can always find good budget and casual restaurant
options for lunch.
If you want to sit down at a restaurant for dinner the
price range is wide, largely depending on
neighborhood.

3.33 7.78

5.56 11.11
7.78 16.67

Local lagers like Peroni can be found all over. Prices


at clubs and fancy restaurants will be higher.

2.78 4.44

Most restaurants will offer a simple local wine at a


very affordable price.

3.33 5.56

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Bruges, Belgium
Only 61.68 $ per day.
1.Town
Bruges (or Brugge in Flemish/Dutch) is one of the more
touristy cities in Europe, but its also charming and authentic
as well. Its also small, so most people can see most everything
of interest in only 2 days or so. Bruges isnt as expensive as
one might think, considering its so often jamm ed with
visitors. Prices in general are typical of this part of Europe, and
things become more affordable if you go at least a few blocks
away from the main squares in the city center, especially with
hotels and hostels. The attractions may not be terribly cheap,
but the very helpful Bruges Card is available for free at all the
hostels and some budget hotels, and that shaves a couple euros
off the prices of most things. Food and drinks are also of
typical prices for the region, and again, walking a couple blocks away from the main squares will save
money if your budget is tight.

2. On what can be spent 61.68 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
St. Christophers
Inn Bauhaus
Hostel
17.25/night
Transportation
2.60
Meals
20.40
Drinks/Entertainment 10.50
Attractions
6.00
Daily Backpacker
56.75 =
Index
US$61.68/day

FACTS
Population

120,000

Metro area

120,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Brussels
Airport (BRU)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Groeninge
Museum

The top local


museum for
classical art by
local painters.

adults
seniors

8.89
6.67

Belfry Tower

The exterior (but


not the interior) of
this clock tower
was featured in
the film In Bruges.

adults
seniors

8.89
6.67

adults

8.44

Canal boat
trip

Bruges Card

Take a 30-minute
cruise around the
gorgeous canals.
Get this free card
at any hostel for
discounts of
around 25% from
the above and
many more
attractions.

0.00

4.About Food

all

Breakfast often comes included at hotels


Budget
and hostels. If not you can find a
breakfast
neighborhood cafe.

4.44 7.78

Budget
lunch

There are not many fast-food or casual


dining options in the tourist district.

5.56 8.89

Budget
dinner

Restaurants along the main squares and


roads offer ambiance for a price.

8.89 16.67

Beer
(pint)

Local lagers can be good value, but the


other Belgian beer options are easy to find
too.

3.33 5.56

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Barcelona, Spain
Only 62.50 $ per day.
1.Town
Just like elsewhere on the Iberian Peninsula, Barcelona is a
relative bargain compared to most of the major cities in
western Europe. Hotels and hostels are usually available at
reasonable prices, though that might not be true during the
height of the summer tourist season in July and August. Check
our recommended cheap Barcelona hotels list for well located
bargains. Barcelona is a very outdoor city and most of the
more notable attractions are free so visitors usually dont need
to spend a fortune to have a good time. The La Rambla area,
the Gaudi architecture, Park Guell, and even the outside of the
Sagrada Familia are all free to see, as is the beach area. Food is
available in pretty much every price range, so people on a tight budget will have some decent choices just as
high-end travelers will have no problems finding pricey and delicious meals. If you are a drinker then youll
find that local beer and wine tend to be very cheap, even in bars, at least by normal European standards.

2. On what can be spent 62.50 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
Kabul
Backpackers
Hostel
12.00/night
Transportation
4.30
Meals
19.20
Drinks/Entertainment 9.00
Attractions
13.00
Daily Backpacker
57.50 =
Index
US$62.50/day

FACTS
Population

1,700,000

Metro area

4,200,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Barcelona
Airport (BCN)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)

Sagrada
Familia
cathedral

Picasso
Museum

Harbour
cable car

This famous stillunderconstruction


cathedral is
stunning on the
outside, and you
can pay to see the
inside and visit a
basement
museum.
One of the better
museums
dedicated to the
artist who spent
time in Barcelona.
There are free
entry evenings and
special days so
research ahead.
Take a ride to the
Montjuic district
for excellent views
of the city from
above.

general
w/tour

16.85
21.91

12.36

adults

roundtrip 16.97
one-way 11.24

4.About Food
Budget
breakfast

Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer (pint)
Table wine
(glass)
Beer
(bottle,
retail)
McDonalds
Big Mac
Baguette
from
bakery or
market

In Spain people generally eat light in the


morning. Many hotels serve a continental
breakfast included with the room.
There are fast-food options for a bit less,
and plenty of casual dining places in this
range.
Restaurants come in all price ranges, and
budget dining options are rarely far away.

3.37 6.74

5.62 10.11
8.99 16.85

Casual pubs are easy to find in the tourist


areas. Drinks at nightclubs will cost more.

2.81 5.06

Inexpensive local wines can be a great


bargain in Spain.

1.12 3.37

Obviously it's cheaper to drink with your


own supply.

1.12 1.46

McDonald's in Spain don't open for


breakfast, by the way.

3.82

Self-catering meals can be cheap and


tasty in Barcelona.

0.79 1.12

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Hamburg, Germany
Only 64.13 $ per day.
1.Town
Many people only know Hamburg as the place where the
Beatles honed their craft early in their career, and that Red
Light District area is still there and popular with tourists, but
most of the rest of the city is very fashionable and impressive,
and definitely worth a visit. Hotels and hostels are often good
value in Hamburg, as the supply is usually adequate to meet
demand. During certain business events the city can get full
though, so its best to avoid those. The main attractions are all
reasonably priced, and it s quite easy to find budget food
options if your funds are running low, but spending a lot on
some excellent cuisine is also very easy.

2. On what can be spent 64.13 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
MEININGER
Hamburg City
Center 19/night
Transportation
3.00
Meals
18.00
Drinks/Entertainment 9.00
Attractions
10.00
Daily Backpacker Index 59.00 =
US$64.13/day

FACTS
Population

1,800,000

Metro area

4,300,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Hamburg
Airport (HAM)

3. About Attraction

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner

Beer (pint)

Breakfast is included with most


hotels and hostels, but if you wake
up late you'll have a few budget
options.
Sausages and Middle Eastern food
are among the popular budget
lunch options in Hamburg.
You'll find a wide variety of budget
restaurants in the tourist areas,
with hearty local meals usually
nearer the top of this scale.
German draft beer is almost all
you'll find at most places. Some
small bars have very cheap bottle
deals as well.

3.33 6.67
4.44 7.78
8.89 15.56

3.33 5.56

Location Description Type Price(USD)

4.About Food

Hamburg Art
Hall

Officially known as
Hamburger
Kunsthalle, this is
the city's finest art
museum.

adults
under
18

13.33
0.00

Museum of
Arts and
Crafts

Officially the
Museum fr Kunst
und Gewerbe, this
popular museum
shows classic
examples of
German
sensibilities.
Thursday evenings
are discounted.

adults
under
18

11.11
0.00

Miniatur
Wunderland

This is one of
Europe's many
miniature cities,
and one of the
best.

adults
14.44
children
7.22
Ages
12.22
65+

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Munich, Germany
Only 65.11 $ per day.
1.Town
Many people only know Hamburg as the place where the
Munich has prices that are typical of Germany, which puts it
on a similar level to Amsterdam and definitely cheaper than
London or Paris. The exception is if you are planning to come
for Oktoberfest when hotels and hostels jack their prices way
up. Otherwise you can usually find some good deals when
searching for accommodation, especially in the neighborhood
near the central train station. This is a very outdoor city so
many of the more interesting sights are free or quite cheap,
which helps those on a low budget keep from going broke.
Even the Oktoberfest itself is affordable if you dont plan on riding the rides, as food and drink prices tend
to be more or less in line with most restaurants, and everything else is free. Thanks to an excellent system of
the S-bahn and U-bahn trains, transportation in Munich is quite cheap, especially if you opt for the all-day
pass. On the other hand, its difficult to find food and drinks on the cheaper end of things, unless you dont
mind the wurst (sausage) carts you see on many sidewalks.

2. On what can be spent 65.11 $ ???


Currency

euro

Cheap/good hostel

Transportation

Euro Youth
Hostel
17.50/night
5.20

Meals

19.20

Drinks/Entertainment

9.00

Attractions

9.00

Daily Backpacker Index

59.90 =
US$65.11/day

FACTS
Population

2,600,000

Metro area

5,200,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Franz Josef
Strauss
International
Airport (MUC)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Oktoberfest
entry

BMW
Museum

Deutsches
Museum

The carnival rides


cost money, but
entry onto the
grounds and into
the beer tents is
free.
This popular
museum is filled
with modern
displays
demonstrating the
features of these
autos. Exhibits
cost extra.
This huge science
and technology
museum has loads
of hands-on
displays.

adults

0.00

adults
ages 518
ages
65+

11.11
7.78
7.78

adults
ages 615
seniors

9.44
3.33
7.78

Most hotels include breakfast in the


price. If not you might be limited to
sausages and other fast food options.
As long as you like the local meat-andBudget
bread-heavy cuisine, you can find good
lunch
local food at decent prices.
There are plenty of budget-friendly
Budget
restaurants in the tourist districts, but
dinner
few are extremely cheap.
Your choices will generally be all the
Beer (.5l
similar local lagers. Beer gardens and
glass)
casual places are cheapest.
Beer (oneBeer in the big tents sells for similar
liter glass at prices as other Munich bars and beer
Oktoberfest) gardens.
McDonalds
Bratwursts and other local favorites are
Big Mac
better deals than Big Macs in Munich.
Budget
breakfast

4.44
7.78
5.56
11.11
7.78
16.67
3.06
5.56
10.00
3.56

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Dublin, Ireland
Only 65.98 $ per day.
1.Town
During the famous Celtic Tiger boom in Ireland, Dublin
quietly became one of the most expensive cities in the world
for tourists. If the euro is strong against your currency then
things are even worse, although some prices have actually
come down in recent years. Hotel bargains are possible and
theres plenty to choose from, including many good hostels
with good locations. The tourist area in Dublin is quite
compact so be careful of cheap hotels well out of the city or
near the airport, as the mon ey you might save likely wont be
worth it. City tours and some of the more famous attractions
are on the expensive side, but things dont really get out of hand until you start with food and drink. Unlike,
say, London, its hard to find a simple meal that youd consider cheap. And even though Dublin now has a
reputation as an international party city, be prepared to drain your wallet if you want to participate. Beers
here are expensive and everything else is more.

2. On what can be spent 65.98 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

Euro
Abbey Court
13.50/night
(including
breakfast)
3.00
19.20
15.00
10.00

FACTS
Population

1,700,000

Metro area

1,700,000

Time zone

UTC+0

Currency

Euro

Airports

Dublin Airport
(DUB)

Location

Description

Type Price(USD) 3. About Attraction

Guinness
Storehouse

The famous brewery has a


slick exhibition that is most
popular attraction in Dublin,
and includes a free pint at the
top-floor bar. Save 10% by
buying online.

adults
students
18+
6-12

20.00
18.33
7.22

Kilmainham
Gaol

This historic prison is a mustsee if you are at all interested


in Irish history or jails.

adults
seniors
child

4.44
3.33
2.22

Dublin Castle

Not really a castle, more the


official state residence for
ceremonies. Price includes
guided tour.

adults
students
child

5.00
3.89
2.22

SIghtseeing
bus tour

These hop-on, hop-off buses


do the same route and
include live commentary.
Discounts for booking online.

adults
24.44
sen/stud 22.22
5-14
11.11

Viking Splash
Tours

Similar to the sightseeing bus,


but this is amphibious and
much more fun and
interesting.

adults
24.44
sen/stud 22.22
6-12
13.33

National
Gallery of
Ireland

A welcome break to budget


travelers, this impressive
museum is free, as are daily
tours and even audioguides.

adults

0.00

Many hotels come with breakfast included. If yours


doesn't it shouldn't be too hard to find a quick bite
nearby
There are a few fast-food places around Dublin and
Budget
those are your cheapest option. Sit-down
lunch
restaurants are all relatively pricey.
Dublin is an expensive city for eating out, but at
Budget
least you've got plenty of options in the main hotel
dinner
districts.
A pint of Guinness or just about anything else will
Pint of
be expensive, especially in the Temple Bar
beer
neighborhood.
McDonalds A meal deal including fries and a drink will start
Big Mac
around 6.
Budget
breakfast

4.About Food

3.33
6.67
5.56
11.11
8.89
16.67
5.00
6.67
4.39

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Milan, Italy
Only 67.93 $ per day.
1.Town
Milan is not an obvious tourist city, partly since its most
famous as a fashion and banking capital, and neither of those is
really visible to the average visitor in any meaningful way.
Still, this is where you come to see the Last Supper mural and
one of the most impressive cath edrals in the world.Hotels and
even hostels in Milan can be extremely expensive, depending
on the time of year you travel. This is a business city so at
times every room can be jammed with well-heeled business
people, but a week or a month later there might be great
discounts at some of the same hotels. The main attractions are
quite reasonably priced, and theres plenty of free things to
see, but be aware that if you want to see the Last Supper you
need to reserve well in advance because access is very limited.Food and drinks run the gamut, with some
excellent northern Italian cuisine being very pricey while pizza and other casual options remain affordable to
budget travelers

2. On what can be spent 67.93 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
Hotel Ca Grande
21/night
Transportation
3.00
Meals
18.00
Drinks/Entertainment 10.50
Attractions
10.00
Daily Backpacker
62.50 =
Index
US$67.93/day

FACTS
Population

1,300,000

Metro area

1,300,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Malpensa
Airport (MXP),
Linate Airport
(LIN), Orio al
Serio Airport
(BGY)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Milan Duomo
roof access

This amazing
cathedral is the
centerpiece of the
city. Entry is free,
but you do have to
pay to go up on
the roof.

Elevator
Stairs

11.11
7.78

Santa Maria
delle Grazie
(Last Supper)

This is the church


that houses the
Last Supper mural.
Tickets must be
bought in advance.

adults

8.89

Pinacoteca di
Brera

This is the
premiere Italian
art museum in
Milan.

adults
students

11.11
7.78

4.About Food
Most hotels will include a small breakfast. If
Budget
not you can find similar options nearby in most
breakfast
cases.
Pizza slices and Middle Eastern food are
Budget
among the more affordable lunch options.
lunch
Table service really raises prices here.
Avoid the Doumo and other touristy areas for
Budget
good budget sit-down food options. Chinese
dinner
restaurants can be cheap, if unmemorable.
Beer
Draft beer is rare in Milan, but local lager
(.33l
bottles can be reasonable. House wine at
bottle)
restaurants is sometimes a better bargain.

3.33
6.67
4.44
8.89
8.89
15.56
3.33
5.56

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Salzburg, Austria
Only 69.13 $ per day.
1.Town
While Vienna is grand and important, Salzburg is photogenic
and endlessly charming. At the base of the Alps, this is the
place to visit in Austria beyond the capital, or perhaps even
instead of the capital. In addition to the gorgeous old town in
Salzburg, visitors here tend to focus on Mozart-related sights,
and those associated with the Sound of Music movie. The
Mozart birthplace and the Mozart resident can be a bit dry, but
the Sound of Music bus tour is a blast, even for those who
might not know the movie well. Hotels and hostels in Salzburg offer pretty good value for this region,
although they can be crowded and/or sold out during the summer festival season, so booking ahead is
critical. Food and drinks are also good value for this part of Europe, even at some of the more touristy places
in the Old Town and nearby. The Augustiner Brewery is a cheap and unforgettable evening for beers and
traditional food.

2. On what can be spent 69.13 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions
Daily Backpacker
Index

Euro
YoHo international
Youth Hostel
18/night
5.00
21.60
9
10
63.60 =
US$69.13/day

FACTS
Population

146,600

Metro area

146,600

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Salzburg
Airport W. A.
Mozart (SZG)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
This fortress
dominates the city
from above, with
Hohensalzburg
excellent views.
Fortress
You can save by
walking up instead
of the funicular.
This popular
Mozarts birth
attraction in old
house
town is a big draw
in Salzburg.
Even if you don't
know the movie,
the half-day tour
Sound of
by Panorama is a
Music bus tour
fun and excellent
way to see the
area.

Adults
12.56
Walk-up 11.56
Children 7.22

Adults
11.11
Children 3.89

Adults
Ages 412

44.44
22.22

4.About Food

Budget
lunch

Your hotel or hostel will likely include a


breakfast buffet. If not, a supermarket or
bakery is your best bet.
Bratwurst stands in Old Town are cheap,
and other casual dining options are nearby.

Budget
dinner

Sit-down dinners can be reasonable even


in Old Town or the Augustiner Brewery.

Beer (.5L)

The Augustiner Brewery might be


cheapest, but normal bars offer decent
deals as well.

Budget
breakfast

4.44 8.89
5.56 10.00
10.00
17.78
3.33 5.00

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Vienna, Austria
Only 69.89 $ per day.
1.Town
Vienna is one of Europes great cities and definitely the
grandest city in the German-speaking world, but all of that
gorgeous architecture and culture doesnt come cheap. The
cultural and historical opportunities here are rivaled by few
others, and things are quite tidy and organized too, so be
prepared to spend some money to really enjoy it all. Most of
the most famous attractions in the city are cheaper than they
are in, say, Paris or Rome, but those who want to hit all the
main highlights will still find it fairly expensive. Fortunately
the public transportation is efficient and reasonably priced, and
there are plenty of interesting things to see and do that dont
cost anything. If you want to see all of the citys top sights in 2 or 3 days, see our Vienna Pass review as it
might be your best bet. Hotels in Vienna are rather expensive at the mid and upper ranges of things, but
some bargains do exist in the lower reaches. Youre likely to be staying outside of the main ring road area,
so youll sacrifice some time going back and forth, though it does keep your budget more intact. Vienna
hostels can be good bargains, however, as can private rooms at those hostels. For food and drink this is a
typically expensive European capital, with sit-down meals costing quite a bit, and cheaper offerings often
being hard to find. The exception is the sausage stands and noodle stands, which are all over town, where a
filling meal can be fast and fairly cheap.

2. On what can be spent 69.89 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
Wombats City
Hostel at The
Naschmarkt
15.00/night
Transportation
4.40
Meals
20.40
Drinks/Entertainment 10.50
Attractions
14.00
Daily Backpacker Index 64.30 =
US$69.89/day

FACTS
Population

1,600,000

Metro area

2,300,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Vienna
International
Airport (VIE)

3. About Attraction
Location
Schloss
Schnbrunn

Hofburg Palace

Museum of
Fine Arts
Giant Ferris
wheel in Prater
Park

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer (.5l
glass)
Table
wine
(bottle)
Bratwurst

Description Type Price(USD)


Vienna's most
famous attraction is
this castle on the
edge of the city. Price
includes audio guide.
The Grand Tour costs
a bit more.
This huge and ornate
palace is another
must-see Vienna
sight. Price includes
audio guide.
This enormous
museum is Austria's
answer to the
Louvre. Price
includes audio guide.
Another of Vienna's
most popular
attractions.

adults
ages 618

17.67
11.67

adults
ages 618

17.22
10.00

adults
under
19

15.56
0.00

adults
child

10.56
4.44

Many hotels will include breakfast. If not,


sandwiches and sausages are good budget
options.
There's a wide variety of casual and fast-food
places to choose from, usually serving local
specialties.
Dining at proper restaurants in Vienna is rarely
cheap, but portions are usually large and filling,
at least.

4.44 7.78
5.56 10.00
8.89 16.67

Very good local lager is served most places.

3.33 5.00

Decent quality table wine can be affordable in


many restaurants, and even cheaper in markets.

4.44 10.00

There are little sausage kiosks all over town,


with relatively cheap beer as well.

3.33 4.44

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Luxembourg City,
Luxembourg
Only 69.89 $ per day.
1.Town
Luxembourg is forgotten by most European travelers, though it
really shouldnt be. Its loaded with history and its placement on the
crest of a mountain group makes for some amazing views to go
along with endless charm. This city is often discussed when those
lists of richest countries per capita come out, and many in
Luxembourg are very wealthy, but that doesnt really translate into
the tourist scene, so prices are moderate and typical of this part of
Europe. Being a smaller city there are fewer budget options,
including only one proper hostel, but there are enough cheaper hotels
in Luxembourg to meet the demand most of the year. You can see pretty much all the highlights in two days
and one night, so even if you cant find a cheap hotel it wont impact you much.

2. On what can be spent 69.89 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
Luxembourg City
Hostel
25.00/night
(including
breakfast)
Transportation
4.00
Meals
19.80
Drinks/Entertainment 10.50
Attractions
5.00
Daily Backpacker
64.30 =
Index
US$69.89/day

FACTS
Population

90,000

Metro area

500,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Luxembourg
Findel Airport
(LUX)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Bock
Casemates

This long series of


tunnels in the side
of the mountain
are interesting and
provide great
views.

adults
students
children

4.44
3.33
2.22

Muse dArt
Moderne
Grand-Duc
Jean

This museum
houses primarily
local artists, and
the building was
designed by IM
Pei.

adults
ages 21
to 26
under
21

7.78
5.56
0.00

4.About Food
Most hotels include breakfast, but if yours
Budget
doesn't you'll have a few choices at bakeries
breakfast
and cafes.
Budget
lunch

Sandwiches and Middle Eastern food are


among the more affordable lunch options.

Budget
dinner

You'll find plenty of hearty local foods plus


many Italian places to choose from.

Beer
(pint)

A local lager is served in most pubs, alongside


many Belgian-style options.

3.89
6.67
5.56
10.00
8.89
16.67
3.33
5.56

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Ibiza, Spain
Only 65.98 $ per day.
1.Town
Ibiza is all about hanging around on the beach in the afternoon
and partying at night and into the morning. If that isnt your
scene then there are certainly better places for a holiday in the
area. While Ibiza has some very cheap hotels, it has no real
hostels, and its not really a great destination for budget
travelers. You can find drink specials advertised during the
day, but at night the big nightclubs ch arge a fortune just to get
in, and then much more for anything to drink. Fortunately its
possible to just hang around the beach during the day and
spend very little money. Otherwise Ibiza is a place to come for the party and assume youll spend a lot in the
process.

2. On what can be spent 65.98 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Euro
Hostal Ibiza
25.00/night
Transportation
2.60
Meals
18.00
Drinks/Entertainment 9.00
Attractions
10.00
Daily Backpacker
60.70 =
Index
US$65.98/day

FACTS
Population

135,000

Metro area

135,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Ibiza Airport
(IBZ)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Cova de Can
Mar

These
underground
caverns are among
the few natural
sights on Ibiza.

adults

16.11

Your hotel will likely serve breakfast, but


Budget
if not you can find plenty of choices
breakfast
nearby.
The local Spanish favorites can be good
Budget
value, while international foods can feel
lunch
pricey on Ibiza.
Look for menus of the day at Spanish
Budget
restaurants for good value. Most
dinner
restaurants will cost much more than
this.
Beer prices can be cheap at cafes and
Beer (.5l) some bars, and insane at clubs and topend hotels.

3.33
6.67
5.56
8.89
7.78
13.33
2.78
4.44

4.About Food

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Dubrovnik, Croatia
Only 71.32 $ per day.
1.Town
Dubrovnik deserves its reputation as a hot city for cultural
travelers. Its small, beautiful, and very historic, and if it were
easier to reach it might just be overwhelmed by
visitors.Cultural travelers will want to focus on the gorgeous
and extremely touristy Old City, where bargains of any kind
are hard to find. Sunseekers have plenty of options of beachy
hotels up and down the coast a bit. Hotels right in the Old City
area can charge high rates and stay busy at least all summer, so
the only way to find a bargain is to look a bit outside the
center. Apartment rentals and sobes (private rooms) are much
easier to find than actual hotels in the Old City, and can be
good value at least. The only hostel in the Old City is twice the price of some of the others. Fortunately, the
main attractions are reasonably priced, and theres plenty of free and cheap things to do, so once you have a
room you are doing okay. Food and drinks can be pricey in the Old City as well, but some cheaper items are
around if you look around.

2. On what can be spent 71.32 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Croatian kuna
GuestHouse Maria
152/night
Transportation
24
Meals
136.80
Drinks/Entertainment 90.00
Attractions
100.00
Daily Backpacker Index HRK502.80 =
US$71.32/day

FACTS
Population

45,000

Metro area

45,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Croatian kuna

Airports

Dubrovnik
Airport (DVB)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)
Dubrovnik
City Walls

Sponza
Palace

Franciscan
Monastery
Museum

Touring the
excellent views
adults
and history of
under
these ancient walls 18
is a must.
This palace dates
back to the
Renaissance
period.
Also in the Old
Town, this popular
museum is loaded
with art and other
antiquities.

14.81
4.44

adults

2.96

adults

4.44

4.About Food
Apartments and rooms in the Old City rarely
Budget
include breakfast so you'll head to nearby
breakfast
bakeries and cafes.
Dubrovnik is so touristy that finding budget
Budget
meals can be challenging, though not
lunch
impossible.
Many sit-down restaurants in good Old Town
Budget
locations charge a fortune, but cheaper
dinner
options are just outside.
Beer
(.5L)

In the Old City it's nearly impossible to find a


cheap pint.

3.56
6.67
4.44
8.89
8.89
13.33
4.44
6.22

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Rome, Italy
Only 71.96 $ per day.
1.Town
Rome is one of those must-visit cities and the Italians know it
so things tend to be more expensive than you might expect.
Hotels in particular are strangely pricey for this part of Europe,
though some cheaper options are available in the slightly seedy
area near the Termini train station. There are plenty of hostels
so finding a bed is rarely a problem, especially if you book in
advance. Check out our recommended Rome hotels and hostels
for some great choices at very good rates. The attractions in
Rome are quite reasonable and many of them are actually free,
so this isnt a city that will cost a fortune every time you want
to go see something. The few famous ones that do charge are
well worth it anyway. Some attractions, most notably the
Vatican Museum tour, have very long queues, and going early in the day is recommended. If you are in a
hurry then youll probably want to look into the Rome & Vatican Pass, w hich allows you to skip the long
queues and comes with a bus tour as well. Food and drinks in Rome can be tricky. The main hotel areas in
the city are jammed with places well located for tourists, with English menus out front. These places tend to
be noticeably more expensive than their more-local counterparts, so one of the tricks for saving money is to
get away from the tourist districts and explore the local neighborhoods a bit.

2. On what can be spent 71.96 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
The Yellow
23.00/night
Transportation
3.00
Meals
19.20
Drinks/Entertainment 9.00
Attractions
12.00
Daily Backpacker
66.20 =
Index
US$71.96/day

FACTS
Population

2,700,000

Metro area

3,700,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Leonardo da
VinciFiumicino
Airport (FCO)

3. About Attraction
Location
Rome
Colosseum

Vatican
Museum
CIty
sightseeing
bus tour
Pantheon
Spanish Steps
Borghese
Museum and
Gallery
National
Gallery of
Modern Art
Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer
(.33l
bottle)
House
wine
(glass)
Soft
drink
Pizza to
go

Description
The most famous sight in
Rome is worth a visit, but go
early or look into ways of
buying tickets elsewhere.
Ticket includes Roman Forum
and Palatine Hill as well.
Another can't-miss attraction,
which includes the Sistine
Chapel.
These popular tours leave
frequently from in front of the
Termini Railway Station, and
pass all the major sights in
Rome.
This ancient church is one of
Rome's many free sights.
Popular with tourists and
locals though not much to
look at.
Rome's most popular art
museum that isn't the Vatican
one.
The city's largest modern art
museum. Also called Galleria
Nazionale d'Arte Moderna.

Type

Price(USD)

adults
EU 18-25

13.33
8.33

adults
students
6-18

17.78
4.44
8.89

adults
5-15

27.78
13.33

everyone

0.00

everyone

1.11

adults
concessions
adults
concessions

12.22
7.22

4.About Food

8.89
4.44

Most hotels and hostels include a small breakfast. If not,


you can find cheap options at local bakeries and cafes.
Local neighborhood places will offer much better value
than tourist restaurants.
Assuming a sit-down multi-course meal, again the advice is
to follow locals instead of fellow tourists.

3.33 7.78
5.56 11.11
8.89 16.67

Local lagers are decent deals at most restaurants.

2.78 4.44

Local wine can be very cheap in Rome, especially at


neighborhood bars.

1.67 3.33

Soft drinks come in many varieties and are rarely cheap.


There are local pizza bakeries where you can get a large
slice to walk with.

1.67 2.22
3.61 4.44

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Reykjavik, Iceland
Only 74.81 $ per day.
1.Town
Reykjavik is famously expensive, although its gotten a bit
better since the 2008 currency crisis. Still, nearly everything
you will want to do will cost more than almost anywhere else
in Europe, or on the planet for that matter. Hotels in Reykjavik
can actually be reasonably priced if you shop early to find a
good deal, or if you come outside of the main tourist season in
summ er. Shared bathrooms are pretty much the norm all over
Iceland in the budget category, and you rarely even get a sink
in the room, so get used to that. There are a few hostels in
Reykjavik as well, which can keep from exploding your
budget. Take note of the fact that most of the cheaper hotels
and hostels are actually some distance from the city proper, so they may not be ideal even if they are cheap.
Food is quite expensive, as is any kind of alcohol. Think about the duty free shop on your way in and start
off in your hotel room. Most people only stay in the city for a day or two and then they circle the island in a
bus or a rental car. Once outside Reykjavik prices do ease a bit, but the whole experience is so amazing that
its hard to feel bad if you can afford it somehow.

2. On what can be spent 74.81 $ ???


Currency

Transportation

Iceland
kronur
Bus Hostel
Reykjavik
2550/night
800

Meals

2,520

Cheap/good hostel

Drinks/Entertainment 2,400
Attractions

1,500

Daily Backpacker
Index

ISK9,777 =
US$74.81/day

FACTS
Population

120,000

Metro area

200,000

Time zone

UTC+0

Currency

Iceland kronur

Airports

Keflavk
International
Airport (KEF

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price(USD)

Blue Lagoon
geothermal
spa

Iceland's most
popular attraction
is this spa located
closer to the
airport, so you
have to get out
there by bus or
car. Prices here are
for just the basic
package.

low
season
hi
season

43.27
61.81

National
Museum of
Iceland

This museum also


has good views of
the city.

adults
seniors
under
18

13.21
6.60
0.00

Whale
watching
boat trip

These 3-hour
excursions take
you out to see
whales and
dolphins.

adults

79.23

Beer
(pint)

Breakfast will likely be included with your


hotel. If not fast food is your best budget
option.
Hot dogs are excellent, fairly cheap, and
abundant in Reykjavik, but other casual
choices are there.
If you want a proper sit-down meal the
Icelandic cuisine tends to be pricey. Thai and
other international options are cheaper.
Look for happy hour deals or you'll pay at
the top of this range.

Pizza for
one

Many places serve really good small pizzas


that are worthwhile.

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner

4.About Food
4.40 10.56
5.28 10.56
8.80 17.61
5.28 8.80
10.56
13.21

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Brussels, Belgium
Only 75.65 $ per day.
1.Town
Brussels gets ignored by most of those who tour Europe, and it
deserves its reputation for being a city of international
bureaucrats, but it also has a charm that is undeniable.
Compared to most European cities its a bit on the expensive
end of things, with relatively few options for those on tight
budgets. Hotels in Brussels are often full of business travelers
so they tend to be expensive unless you come on a w eekend or
during the summer break. If you can adjust your dates its
worth looking into, since you can sometimes get great bargains
at the better places if you time it right. There arent many
hostels in Brussels, and those that are here arent particularly
cheap. The main attractions, except for the Grand Place and
the nearby Mannekin Pis statue, are relatively expensive as well. This is a tough city for a backpacker,
which is one reason why most of them stay only a day or two if they stop here at all. Food and drinks are
also quite pricey by local standards, especially if youd like to sit down in a proper restaurant near the city
center.

2. On what can be spent 75.65 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
MEININGER
Brussel City
Center 22/night
Transportation
4.00
Meals
21.60
Drinks/Entertainment 12.00
Attractions
10.00
Daily Backpacker
69.60 =
Index
US$75.65/day

FACTS
Population

1,100,000

Metro area

1,900,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Brussels
Airport (BRU)

3. About Attraction
Location

Atomium

Mini-Europe

Muses Royaux
Art et Histoire

Belgian Comic
Strip Center

Description
Space-age symbol of
Brussels, this odd
attraction is
interesting to see for
free from the outside.
Admission gets you
displays + observation
deck.
At the base of the
Atomium you can see
many or Europe's
landmarks in
miniature. Combine
the two and save a
bit.
Brussels' oldest and
most important art
museum, with pieces
from around the
world.
The city celebrates its
fascination and
history with comic art
at this museum.

Type Price(USD)
adults
ages 1218, 65+
ages 611

12.22
8.89
6.67

16.11
12.00
adults
children

adults

5.56

adults
ages 1218, 65+
under
12

11.11
7.22
3.89

Often breakfast is included with a room or bed.


If not there are neighborhood cafes in most
tourist areas.
Budget
Finding cheap meals in Brussels can be
lunch
challenging in some areas.
Restaurants near the main square can be
Budget
expensive, so walk a couple blocks for better
dinner
value.
Most beer is served in bottles, and there are
Beer (pint) many dozens to choose from. Lagers can be
cheap while monk brews are expensive.
McDonalds McDonald's is one of the cheaper fast food
Big Mac
options in Brussels.
Belgian
Street carts are all over the city center, offering
waffle
many topping choices.
Budget
breakfast

4.About Food

4.44 7.78
6.67 11.11
8.89 16.67
4.44 8.89
4.33
1.67 3.33

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Only 76.20 $ per day.
1.Town
Amsterdam is a relative bargain among Europes great cities in
some ways, but hotel and hostel prices still make it hard to do
on the cheap. The tourist district in the city center contains
everything that youll want to see, and its small enough to
walk from one end to the other in about 40 minutes so you
might not need any transportation once you are situated. There
are hundreds of hotels and hostels within this area, and they
almost all come with a filling breakfast, with tax included in
the price, so keep that in mind when comparing prices.
Standards are fairly high, but be warned that 2-star and below
hotels often have incredibly steep staircases that have been known to give some people a bit of trouble.
Choose from our recommended Amsterdam hotels and hostels for great locations and value at highly-rated
properties. Amsterdam isnt known as a food destination, but still the selection of restaurants and cuisines is
amazing. Bargains can be found easily, and plenty of more upscale gourmet options are easy to find as well.
If you are a museum type then this city is world class, and you might also consider one of the iAmsterdam
card passes, which include admissions to most of the major sites (not including Anne Frank House) as well
as a tram/bus pass for each day.

2. On what can be spent 76.20 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
Flying Pig Uptown
21.90/night
Transportation
5.60
Meals
15.60
Drinks/Entertainment 12.00
Attractions
15.00
Daily Backpacker
70.10 =
Index
US$76.20/day

FACTS
Population

750,000

Metro area

2,200,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Amsterdam
Airport
Schiphol
(AMS)

3. About Attraction
Location

Description

Rembrandt
House

The most popular attraction in


Amsterdam has the longest lines in
town. Buy tickets online to avoid the
main queue.
The largest and best museum in the
country, now even better after a
huge renovation.
This famous museum is great, as
long as you actually like Van Gogh's
art.
Greatly expanded, it's now much
more than a brewery tour. Buy
online to save 2 each.
A compact and well done museum
and gallery dedicated to the master.

Hermitage in
Amsterdam

Classical art from the folks in St.


Petersburg.

Anne Frank
House

Rijksmuseum
Van Gogh
Museum
Heineken
Experience

Madame
Tussauds
Sex Museum

One-hour
canal cruise

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
.5 liter
beer

Very popular wax museum that's


more impressive than many realize.
Buy tickets online and save 2 each.
Far better than the nearby Erotic
Museum, and actually well worth a
visit.
Take one of these cruises as a
perfect orientation when you get to
Amsterdam. Some companies charge
much more for the same thing.

Price(
USD)

Type
adults
ages 1017
adults
under
18
adults
under
18
adults
ages 12
- 17
adults
6-17
adults
under
17

10.00
5.00
19.44
0.00
18.89
0.00
17.78
13.89
13.89
4.44
19.44
0.00

adults
5-15

25.00
20.56

adults

4.44

adults
4-12

17.22
8.61

Almost all hotels include breakfast so very few


restaurants serve in the morning. Some cheap options
are available if you look around.
Falafels or other fast food can be found for under 5,
and sit-down options start at 5 and up.
Personal pizzas start around 5 and plenty of other
options for just a bit more.
Locals always order in .25L size and those are half the
price. Happy hour deals can be found for less if you
look around.

McDonalds
The local McKroket is only 1.75
Big Mac
Coffee
Coffee, espresso, cappucino in a "coffee shop" or a cafe
(cup)

3.33 6.67
4.44 8.89
6.67 11.11
4.11 5.56
3.33
2.22 3.11

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Edinburgh, Scotland
Only 76.93 $ per day.
1.Town
Edinburgh will be a welcome relief to anyone coming from
London, as its noticeably cheaper. As long as you arent
visiting during the August festival season you should be able
to get a reasonably deal on either a well located hotel or hostel,
at least compared to London. If you are coming in August,
heres how to do the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on the cheap.
The attracti ons in Edinburgh range from quite expensive to
completely free, as state-run museums throughout the UK have
no admission charge. Its also worth mentioning how far north
Edinburgh is and that the days are extremely long in summer
and quite short in winter. The cost of food and drinks is also lower here than in London, though of course
your options are far more limited as well. There are plenty of snack bar and sandwich places around the city
if you are looking for a cheap meal, and plenty of great restaurant choices if you want to try some local
favorites like haggis.

2. On what can be spent 76.93 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

British pound
Castle Rock Hostel
10.94/night
Transportation
3.00
Meals
15.60
Drinks/Entertainment
9.00
Attractions
13.00
Daily Backpacker Index 51.54 =
US$76.93/day

FACTS
Population

470,000

Metro area

1,200,000

Time zone

UTC+0

Currency

British pound

Airports

Edinburgh
Airport (EDI)

Location Description
Edinburgh
Castle

Camera
Obscura

Edinburgh
Fringe
Festival

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer (pint)

Set on a scenic
hilltop, this castle
is the most
popular attraction
in the city. Prices a
bit higher June
through
September.
This 150-year-old
attraction allows
visitors to see live
scenes around
Edinburgh
projected onto a
table, plus other
light illusions.
There are
hundreds of
performances and
events during the
festival, but no
main admission
charge. Many
shows are free.

Type
adults
60+
5-15

Price(USD)

3. About Attraction

20.63
16.50
12.38

adults
16.88
sen/student 14.94
5-15
12.44

Up to
often

25.00
12.50

Most hotels will include breakfast. If not you


have fast food options plus proper local
restaurants.
Aside from fast food there aren't many good
cheap lunch options in the city center.
Pubs and other similar casual places are good
options for cheaper local fare, including haggis.
Corner pubs are cheaper in Edinburgh than in
London.

Beer (.33l
bottle,
Bottled beer in shops can be a good bargain.
retail)
McDonalds They taste the same in Scotland as they do
Big Mac
elsewhere.

4.About Food
3.75 6.25
5.00 8.75
7.50 12.50
3.50 5.00
1.00 1.25
3.61

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Paris, France
Only 77.12 $ per day.
1.Town
In some ways Paris can be a very expensive city to visit, but it
doesnt have to be. If you book a hotel overlooking the Seine
and you eat at the restaurants nearby you might think Paris is
the most expensive city in the world. However, if you stay a
bit outside of the center and focus more on restaurants where
Parisians (rather than just tourists) eat, the place can seem like
a bargain and the food will be better. Excellent food can be
found in neighborhood bistros, especially if you focus on the
plat du jour (plate of the day), and while beer and spirits tend
to be weirdly expensive, wine can be a great bargain almost
everywhere. You dont want to skimp with the big attractions, though fortunately they arent too expensive
anyway, and most museums have free-entry days once per month so if your budget is tight you should
investigate that. We discuss whether the Paris Pass is good value or not on another page. The free walking
tours given by Sandemans New Paris are excellent and well worth the 5 or so tip youll want to give the
guide at the end. And all the gorgeous architecture and monuments can be appreciated for free from the
sidewalk as well.

2. On what can be spent 77.12 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
Vintage Hostel
Gare du Nord
22.95/night
Transportation
3.40
Meals
20.40
Drinks/Entertainment 12.00
Attractions
12.00
Daily Backpacker
70.95 =
Index
US$77.12/day

FACTS
Population

2,200,000

Metro area

11,800,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Paris-Charles
de Gaulle
Airport (CDG),
Paris-Orly
Airport (ORY)

3. About Attraction
Locatio
n
Eiffel Tower
(3rd level)
Eiffel Tower
(2nd level)
Louvre
Museum

Arc de
Triomphe

Paris City
Hop-on Hopoff Tour

Catacombs of
Paris
Palace of
Versailles
One-hour
Seine River
cruise

Centre
Pompidou

Orsay
Museum

Description
Elevator to top level
observation deck
Elevator to second level (stairs
to 2nd level are about half
these prices)
Tickets for the Permanent
Collections (temporary
exhibitions require separate
admission)
Easy to appreciate for free
from the street, but this is if
you want to climb the 280
steps to the top.
The Paris L'Open Tour buses
are popular even though there
are better ways of seeing the
city. This is for 24 hours, but
48-hour passes are only a bit
more.

Type

Price(
USD)

adults
12-24
4-11
adults
12-24
4-11

14.89
13.11
10.33
9.11
7.33
4.56

adults

16.67

adults
12-25

8.89
5.56

adults
4-12

35.56
17.78

adults
14-26
seniors

8.89
4.44
3.67

adults

16.67

adults
ages 312

15.56
6.67

The national modern art


museum is yet another popular
Paris museum. The price is
lower during some periods.

adults
19-26
EU 1926

15.56
11.11
0.00

This former train station


houses mostly French art from
1848 to 1915.

adults
ages 1825
EU 1825

12.22
9.44
0.00

This collection of bones is one


of the city's top attractions.
The super impressive palace
where left-wing and right-wing
was invented is a train-ride
away in the suburbs.
These popular cruises leave
from the Eiffel Tower and point
out the most famous
landmarks.

4.About Food
Budget
breakfast
Budget lunch
Budget dinner
House wine
(.375L)
Cheap wine
(bottle)
Beer (.33L
bottle)
Coffee (cup)

Many Paris hotels include a free breakfast, but


don't expect much as the classic morning meal
here is a fresh roll and coffee.
If you look for simple neighborhood places then
great food can be cheap in Paris.
Again, the plat du jour at modest bistros will
usually deliver a great meal at a fair price.
House wine in restaurants is usually a great
bargain in France.
Obviously the price of wine has no upper limit,
but in local shops you can get surprisingly good
quality in this price range.
While wine is cheap in Paris, beer is usually
outrageously expensive, and happy hours are
rare.
Tiny cups of coffee are cheap in bakeries and
expensive in sidewalk cafes.

McDonald\\\'s
McDonald's isn't particularly cheap in Paris.
Big Mac

3.33 5.56
6.67 11.11
8.89 17.78
4.44 11.11
2.22 11.11
5.56 8.89
1.11 4.44
3.78

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Oslo, Norway
Only 77.26 $ per day.
1.Town
Oslo is the gateway to Norways famous fjords and other
natural attractions, so its a good thing that its usually not
necessary to spend more than a day or two in the capital.
Charming as it may be, Oslo is very expensive by nearly
anyones standards, on a level near Stockholm, but without
some of the obvious tourist attractions. The city is a business
hub, however, so there are quite a f ew well-appointed hotels
catering to the trade show and convention business. Prices at
these Oslo hotels can vary from reasonable during slow
periods to outrageous during Nobel Prize week and other busy
times. Transportation is also comparatively expensive, as are the main attractions, so if you are on a
backpacker budget its important to plan wisely and take advantage of the free things, like the National
Gallery. Food is quite expensive as well, and even fast-food options can cost more than a proper meal in
southern European cities. Drinks are typically outrageous for Scandinavia, so consider the duty-free shops
on the way in.

2. On what can be spent 77.26 $ ???


Currency

Norwegian
kroner
Cheap/good hostel
Anker Apartment
218/night
Transportation
60
Meals
228
Drinks/Entertainment 120
Attractions
50
Daily Backpacker
NOK676 =
Index
US$77.26/day

FACTS
Population

900,000

Metro area

1,400,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Norwegian
kroner

Airports

Oslo Airport,
Gardermoen
(OSL)

3. About Attraction
Location
Royal Palace
guided tour

Munch
Museum

Viking Ship
Museum
National
Gallery

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer
(pint)
Beer .5L
(retail)
Sandwich
Bottle of
wine
(retail)

Description
For a couple months
each summer visitors
can tour the royal
residency, though
getting tickets isn't
easy.
Edvard Munch's famous
"The Scream" keeps
getting stolen, but it's
back. Another version is
at the National Gallery.
A bit outside the center
you can visit some ships
and other artifacts.
The National Gallery
has a Munch room ad
much more so it's a
bargain.

Type Price(USD)
adults
children
seniors

11.77
10.53
10.53

adults

12.39

adults
children

7.43
0.00

adults
students

6.20
3.72

Your hotel or hostel will probably include


breakfast, but cheap options from bakeries or 7Eleven are available if needed.
Sit-down lunches start at the top end of this
range, but you can buy sandwiches and other
take-away meals for less.
Sitting down for a traditional local meal can cost
a fortune, but those on a budget can always
find something.
Only at the cheapest places (Destiny Pub) can
you find beer that doesn't seem outrageously
priced in Oslo.
Ringes is the popular local lager, and it's
expensive even in supermarkets. Tuborg is the
same price.
Pre-made sandwiches from 7-Eleven and Deli de
Luca are pretty good budget lunch options.
Wine tends to be predictably pricey in
restaurants, but in the state-run liquor stores
it's a relative bargain.

4.About Food
4.96 8.67
6.20 12.39
12.39 22.30
4.71 8.67
2.97 4.46
5.58 8.92
11.65 30.98

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Copenhagen, Denmark
Only 80.38 $ per day.
1.Town
Copenhagen is a beautiful city and a notoriously good-looking
population, but unless you are coming from Sweden, its also
very expensive. Hotels are of pricey even during the off
season, and are worse during the peak summer months. There
are a few hostels, including four run by the governments
Danhostel program, and they can give your budget a break as
long as yo u dont expect much fun at the same time. Most of
the attractions are also shockingly expensive, so its good that
strolling around the beautiful neighborhoods and the long
Stroget shopping street are free. There are other free things to
do, thankfully. Food and drinks are also quite expensive, with a cheap meal in a restaurant nearly impossible
to find. Self-catering by going to a supermarket can help keep costs down if thats important. Beer in
Copenhagen is quite expensive as well, and wine and spirits are even worse. Again, self-catering for the
early part of the evening can really help.

2. On what can be spent 80.38 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Danish kroner
Sleep in Heaven
166.20/night
Transportation
48
Meals
168
Drinks/Entertainment 90
Attractions
80
Daily Backpacker
DKK552.20 =
Index
US$80.38/day

FACTS
Population

680,000

Metro area

1,900,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Danish kroner

Airports

Copenhagen
Airport (CPH)

3. About Attraction
Location
Tivoli
Gardens
admission

Tivoli multiride ticket

Description
One of the world's oldest
and grandest amusement
parks is right in the center of
Copenhagen.
The roller coasters and
other rides cost extra. Single
rides cost 25 to 75 DKK, and
an all-day ride ticket will
cost these prices.

Type Price(USD)
Ages 8+

12.24

Ages 8+

32.84

Carlsberg
Brewery tour

Denmark's largest brewery


is a popular place to visit.
Price includes 2 beers or 2
soft drinks.

adults
6-17

12.69
8.96

Ny Carlsbery
Glyptotek

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is a
great place to see some
masterpieces such as
Picasso, Leger and Matisse.

adults

11.19

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer (pint)
Beer (.33l
bottle,
retail)
McDonalds
Big Mac

Hopefully your hotel includes breakfast. If not,


sandwiches and other bakery items are a good
budget choice.
There are many Beer shawarma shops and pizza
places selling budget meals. Danish cuisine might
cost double or more.
Sitting down a proper restaurant isn't cheap,
though often you can get all-you-can-eat for similar
prices.
Carlsberg is the local lager and even that one is
very expensive at any bar due to high tax rates.

4.48 7.46
5.97 11.94
10.45 16.42
4.48 7.46

Bottles of beer in supermarkets are much cheaper


than bars.

1.04 1.49

This is one of the more expensive Big Mac cities in


the world.

4.93

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Interlaken, Switzerland
Only 80.87 $ per day.
1.Town
If you are looking for a base in Switzerland to be able to enjoy
the Alpine scenery and activities, the small town of Interlaken
might be ideal. It occupies a valley between two lakes and the
whole area is surrounded by mountains. This is certainly the
adventure capital of Switzerland if not all of Europe. In
summer you have trekking, rafting, and bungee jumping
among your options, and in winter there is great skiing and
snowboarding nearby. For the best Alpine views and
experiences you are even better off being based in Gimmelwald, Murren, or Lauterbrunnen for at least part
of your stay. These villages are all very near by and easy to reach in a short time once you get to Interlaken.
Gimmelwald is tiny, car-free, and one of the most charming places on earth. Hotel and hostel prices in
Interlaken are at least a bit lower than those in the big cities in Switzerland, but they are still quite high by
even normal European standards. This isnt an area that budget travelers can just come to and linger in
without bleeding their savings dry. Read more about why you should visit Interlaken or Lucerne for the best
Alpine experiences. One important thing to know about is that all accommodation in the area includes a
resort tax for each guest, but that entitles you to a personalized Interlaken Guest Card, which is good for free
public transportation and discounts on most of the top attractions. So while bed prices might seem steep, at
least you get something in return.Food and drink prices are also typically high as elsewhere in Switzerland.
Budget travelers might want to self cater at least one meal a day, and there are a couple cheap supermarkets
to help with that. As with everywhere in Switzerland, a sit-down meal starts at around US$20. Alcohol is
expensive in restaurants and bars, but not so bad in supermarkets.

2. On what can be spent 80.87 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Swiss Franc
Lazy Falken Backpacker
16.66/night
Transportation
0 (local transport is free
for overnight guests)
Meals
38.40
Drinks/Entertainment 15.00
Attractions
10.00
Daily Backpacker
CHF80.06 =
Index
US$80.87/day

FACTS
Population

5,500

Metro area

5,500

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Swiss franc

Airports

3. About Attraction
Location
Harder Kulm
Funicular

Night
Sledding

Day pass and


lift ticket

Description
This popular funicular
leaves every 8 minutes
from May through October.
On top you have views and
trail heads. Half price with
your Guest Card.
Take a night sledding trip
followed by a Swiss cheese
fondue dinner.

There are several nearby


mountains with lifts for
skiers and snowboarders.

Type Price(USD)
Adults
one-way
Adults
return

15.31
30.61

Adults

75.51

Adults
Students
Children

63.27
39.80
24.49

4.About Food
Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
.5 liter
beer in a
bar

Your hotel or hostel probably includes breakfast. If


not, head to the Migros supermarket for decent
options.
There are a few sandwich and sausage places
around, as well as kebabs and Chinese takeout.
Whether it's pizza or pasta or traditional Swiss
food, all sit-down restaurants feel expensive in
Interlaken.
There are some pubs with decent drink prices in
Interlaken, at least compared to the big cities.

6.12 12.24
8.16 15.31
18.37 25.51
5.10 8.16

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Stockholm, Sweden
Only 87.62 $ per day.
1.Town
Stockholm has a reputation for being expensive, and it
absolutely deserves it. This is among the priciest cities on the
planet for a tourist, to the point that it can break the budget of a
backpacker even if they are just there for a quick look. Hotels
in Stockholm are generally quite nice and many of them are
luxurious so its not like the visitor feels ripped off, though it
is frustrating th at finding a simple and cheap room is nearly
impossible. The hostels are a decent value, as are private
rooms in those hostels, which might be a better alternative for
those trying to save money. If you are in for a quick visit, you
should seriously look into the Stockholm Pass with hotel
package, as its actually quite an amazing deal. The attractions and the transportation are also priced at a
level that puts them at the top end for all of Europe. The touristy parts of the city center are fairly compact
so a person can just walk around and admire the wonderful shops and attractive locals, but once you want to
actually do something its going to cost quite a bit. Food, of course, is also quite pricey, with even simple
meals or fast food costing more than far nicer fare in southern or central Europe. Hot dog carts are easy to
find, and with these you can at least get an okay meal at an affordable price. Drinking is also quite
expensive, with Sweden taxing alcohol heavily as a way to try to get the locals to lay off a bit, and its hard
to know how well that policy has worked.

2. On what can be spent 87.62 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Swedish kronor
Crafoord Place
192/night
Transportation
72
Meals
216
Drinks/Entertainment 120
Attractions
150
Daily Backpacker Index SEK750 =
US$87.62/day

FACTS
Population

850,000

Metro area

1,300,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Swedish
kronor

Airports

StockholmArlanda
Airport (ARN),
StockholmSkavsta
Airport (NYO),
StockholmBromma
Airport (BMA)

3. About Attraction
Location
Royal Palace

Sightseeing
boat tour

Vasa
Museum

ABBA The
Museum

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch

Description
This 300-year-old
building is a popular
stop for many tourists.
A company runs hopon, hop-off boat tours
all around Stockholm,
with a 24-hour pass.
This popular museum's
main attraction is a
well-preserved 17th
Century ship.
After years of planning
this museum dedicated
to Sweden's most
famous musical export
is open.

Type Price(USD)
adults
ages 717

17.36
8.68

adults

19.33

adults
students
ages 017

15.05
11.57
0.00

adults
child
with
adult

22.57
7.52

Most hotels include breakfast in the rate. If not,


you've your options are fast food or paying a lot.
Many casual restaurants have a daily lunch offer
that is a pretty good deal.
Meals at nicer restaurants will cost more than
Budget
this. Smorgasbords are common in Stockholm
dinner
and often within this range.
Beer, even in local bars, is expensive in
Beer (pint) Stockholm, and at clubs and nice restaurants it's
outrageous.
McDonalds Stockholm gives you a chance to buy one of the
Big Mac
most expensive Big Macs in the world.

4.63 8.10
6.94 11.57
9.26 17.36
4.63 7.52
5.67

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Bergen, Norway
Only 90.86 $ per day.
1.Town
In between the fjords on Norways stunning west coast,
Bergen is the countrys top draw for tourists. If you are only
going to make one stop in Norway, this should be it, although
Oslo and Trondheim are both worth a look if you have more
time. Unfortunately, food and drinks in Bergen are shockingly
expensive, to the point that backpacker-types will find the
place to be very frustrating. Everything, even in supermarkets,
costs double what it does in most expensive European cities.
The hostel beds are expensive, and there are almost no budget
hotels at all. On the plus side, the 3-star and 4-star hotels in Bergen are surprisingly good value, so midrange travelers are well looked after at decent room rates. Also, most attractions are free or reasonably
priced here, so its really just the food and drink that can be problematic.

2. On what can be spent 90.86 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Norwegian kroner
HI Montana Youth
and Family Hostel
233/night
Transportation
62
Meals
240
Drinks/Entertainment 180
Attractions
60
Daily Backpacker
NOK795 =
Index
US$90.86/day

FACTS
Population

270,000

Metro area

400,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Norwegian
kroner

Airports

Bergen Airport
Flesland (BGO)

3. About Attraction
Location
Bergen Art
Museum

Flibanen
funicular

Hanseatic
Museum

Ulriksbanen
cable car

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer .5L
McDonalds
value meal
Beer (.33L
retail)
Bottle of
wine (retail)

Description Type Price(USD)


Here you'll see some
Norwegian artists,
including Munch,
but not his most
famous works.
This funicular leaves
from just behind the
harbor, and has
excellent views up
top.
This modest
museum is in front
of the funicular, and
is worth a look.
A bus goes from the
city center to the
base of this cable
car, with stunning
views on clear days.

Adults
Students

12.39
6.20

Adults
Children

10.53
5.33

Adults

5.58

With
bus
Just
cable
car
one-way

30.36
17.97
9.91

Your hotel or hostel should include a filling


breakfast. If not, look for bakeries or minimarkets
Pre-made sandwiches or hot dogs are some
of the cheaper lunch choices here.
A sit-down dinner will cost a small fortune,
even for something basic like pasta or pizza.
A drink at the harbor-front bars will be at
the top end of this range, while some
cheaper options are inland a bit.
A Big Mac with fries and drink is also very
expensive in Bergen.
Even a small can of beer in a market is
pricey here.
If you can find the state-run alcohol shops,
wine isn't a horrible deal.

4.96 7.43
6.20 11.15
13.63 24.78
7.43 11.15
11.15
2.11 3.10
8.05 24.78

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London, England
Only 94.36 $ per day.
1.Town
London is one of the most expensive cities to visit on the
planet. Once you learn your way around a bit you can keep
your budget under control, but when you first arrive it feels
like you are being beaten up by shockingly high prices. Cheap
hotels are available in some neighborhoods, but expect a tiny
and worn-out-looking windowless room if you go too low. See
our re commended London hotels and hostels page for great
value at well-located places. The good news is that almost all
of the famous museums, including the huge and amazing
British Museum, are free to enter for everyone. The free
walking tours given by Sandemans New London are also
excellent and worth the small tip youll give the guide at the end. But most of the other famous attractions
are crazy expensive, so research the many free things to do if your budget is tight. On the other hand, our
review of the London Pass shows that its quite good value for many visitors. The London Eye (Ferris
Wheel) is extremely popular but it is not included in the London Pass. However, you can save 10% to 20%
by ordering London Eye tickets online. Food and drinks can also be frustratingly expensive, especially if
you stay in the main tourist areas. Finding your way to other residential neighborhoods is a money-saving
key, and itll give you a better feel for the city at the same time. If you are trying to keep costs low while
having a great time anyway be sure to check out our London budget travel tips. Most people stay in London,
but there are many great and cheap day trips out of London to consider as well.

2. On what can be spent 94.36 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

British pound
Smart Hyde Park
Inn Hostel
11.92/night
(including
breakfast)
Transportation
4.80
Meals
21.00
Drinks/Entertainment 10.50
Attractions
15.00
Daily Backpacker Index 63.22 =
US$94.36/day

FACTS
Population

7,600,000

Metro area

13,900,000

Time zone

UTC+0

Currency

British pound

Airports

London
Heathrow
(LHR), London
Gatwick
(LGW),
London
Stansted (STN)

3. About Attraction
Location

Description
One slow rotation on this huge
Ferris wheel offers excellent
views. Discounts for booking
online.
This historic attraction is popular
and pricey. Discounts for booking
online.
This chain of wax museums is
impressive and expensive. Save
25% off these prices by buying
online, and even cheaper after
5pm.
Day pass on the popular hop-on,
hop-off open-top Original London
Sightseeing Tour also includes
free walking tours. Discounts for
booking online.

London Eye

Tower of
London

Madame
Tussauds

SIghtseeing
bus tour

Type Price(USD)
adults
children

28.75
21.25

adults
4-15

30.63
13.75

adults
children

41.25
36.00

adults
5-15

37.50
18.75

St. Pauls
Cathedral

One of the most famous


cathedral's on earth, it's closed
for tourists on Sundays.

adults
seniors
6-17

Westminster
Abbey

Another historic favorite, partly


for who's buried there.

adults
60+
11-18

25.00
21.25
11.25
22.50
18.75
10.00

adults
5-16

26.88
15.38

adults
children

11.25
4.88

Buckingham
Palace
Tower Bridge

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Coffee
(cup)
Pint of
beer
Fish and
chips
Jacket
potato

You can visit the Queen's Gallery,


among other separate collections
here. Prices are lower until April.
Much of this bridge is free to
enter, but the elevator and the
exhibition charge admission.

Breakfast is included at many hotels, often the classic and


filling "full English breakfast." If not, a basic breakfast is
easy to find in most neighborhoods.
Food in London can be shockingly expensive. Good budget
lunch choices include sandwiches and filled baked (jacket)
potatoes.
A filling meal at a pub is a good budget choice, as is a stop
at one of the many Indian or Chinese restaurants all over.
Finding a cheap cup of coffee can be a challenge, and now
Starbucks are popping up all over.
Most pubs have similar prices regardless of the decor.
Some of the chain pubs run happy hour specials which can
be good value.
London's classic tourist meal isn't always easy to find and
it's usually quite expensive.
A large baked potato filled with any range of interesting
toppings can be a memorable and affordable meal.

4.About Food

4.38 7.50
7.50 12.50
10.00 17.50
1.25 2.50
4.75 6.88
11.25 16.25
3.50 6.25

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Helsinki, Finland
Only 95.60 $ per day.
1.Town
Helsinki is a fascinating combination of influences that arent
found elsewhere and its clean and well organized, but its
notoriously expensive as well. From a visitors perspective its
not quite as expensive as Stockholm, but compared to nearly
anywhere else in Europe it will seem pricey. Hotels in Helsinki
are quite expensive by most standards, but at least the quality
is usually very high so you may not feel like you are being
taken advantage of. Its tough to find a real budget h otel,
though if you are coming on a weekend you might find prices
at the nicer places are within your range since so many
business travelers arent in town. Hostels are all fairly
expensive by international standards as well. The main attractions are actually quite inexpensive, with many
of the better museums in the city actually being free. Food and drinks will, unfortunately, eat into your
budget, so those on a backpacker fund will want to seek out casual places rather than the sit-down
restaurants in the tourist area. Youll find many affordable kebab shops in the city center, and if you head
out to the somewhat bohemian suburb of Kallio youll find better deals on food and even beer.

2. On what can be spent 95.60 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions
Daily Backpacker Index

euro
Academica Summer
Hostel 35.75/night
4.40
22.80
18.00
7.00
87.95 =
US$95.60/day

FACTS
Population

600,000

Metro area

1,300,000

Time zone

UTC+2

Currency

Euro

Airports

Helsinki
Airport (HEL)

3. About Attraction
Location
Suomenlinna
Island Ferry

National
Museum of
Finland

Olympic Tower

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer
(.5L)
Beer .33L
(retail)
Wine
(bottle)

Description
This island fortress is
one of the city's best
known sights.
Entrance is free but
the round-trip ferry
ride isn't.
Learn all about
Finland at this
popular museum.
From this tower you
can get a good view
of the 1952 Olympic
stadium and grounds,
plus the city itself.

Type Price(USD)
adults
(return)
ages 716

5.56
2.78

adults
under
18

10.00
0.00

adults
children

5.56
2.22

Most hotels and hostels will include breakfast, but


if not you can find local cafes nearby.
There are fast-food joints plus pizzas and kebabs at
reasonable prices in the tourist districts.
Sitting down for a proper meal usually means
spending quite a bit, but some cheaper options do
exist.
Beer is expensive in the city center, so those on a
backpacker budget should head to the Kallio
neighborhood for bargain pints.
Cans of local lager are available in supermarkets,
and for a bit more in mini-markets.
You have to go to the state-run liquor stores for
anything stronger than beer. Plenty of wine choices
are around 10/bottle.

4.44 7.78
6.67 11.11
10.00 15.56
6.11 7.78
1.11 2.00
10.56 44.44

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Venice, Italy
Only 98.80 $ per day.
1.Town
Venice is one of those places you just have to see yourself to
believe. Lovely as it is, its main problem is its popularity
compared to its size. The island gets so crowded during
summer that half the people who visit in peak season come
away hating the place. Its crowded in other seasons too, but
more manageable. The city is also quite expensive by Italian
standards, though it can be done on a moderate budget if you
are careful. Hotels on the main island are notoriously
expensive, but you ca n find reasonably priced places a few
kilometers away on the mainland. There are a few hostels in
Venice as well, though none on the main island itself. Check
our list of recommended cheap Venice hotels for some very
well located and highly rated choices. Fortunately, much of the fun of Venice is just wandering around, so
entertainment doesnt have to break the bank. Many attractions are free or very cheap, so once you have a
bed and some food you can get by on very little. If you are a museum person, you might consider if the
Venice Card is right for you. Food is fairly expensive as well, and finding cheap meals is difficult, especially
along the main tourist walkways. Going deeper into residential areas can save you some money, which is
very true of drinks as well.

2. On what can be spent 98.80 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

euro
Venice Luxury
35/night
Transportation
7.00
Meals
26.40
Drinks/Entertainment 10.50
Attractions
12.00
Daily Backpacker Index 90.90 =
US$98.80/day

FACTS
Population

270,000

Metro area

270,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Euro

Airports

Venice Marco
Polo Airport
(VCE)

3. About Attraction
Location

Description

Type

Saint Marks
Basilica Museum

Entry into this famous


cathedral is free, though a
reservation cuts the
queue and costs 1.50.
The museum has a small
fee.

adults

Galleria
dellAccademia di
Venezia

Venice's best art museum


is justifiably popular.

adults
students

Venice Museum
Pass

Gondola ride in
Venice

Doges Palace

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer (.33l
bottle)
House wine
(.5l jug)

This pass is a bargain if


you are going to visit
more than two of the
many museums, and it's
good for six months.
These one-hour rides
have no set price so you
have to bargain. Prices
are higher in the evening
as well.
This ornate palace is one
of Venice's top museums.
The ticket is good for
several nearby museums.

Price(USD)
5.56

18.33
15.00

adults
ages 6-18

36.00
7.11

high price
low price

144.44
88.89

adults

17.78

Most hotels come included with bread and coffee in


the morning. If not, you might have to look around a
bit.
Venice is not known for cheap restaurants, even for
locals, so staying on a budget can be a challenge.
Sitting down for a nice local meal in the evening is
pleasant, though never cheap.
A bottle of local lager is a decent option at most
restaurants.
Even the cheaper local house wine can be a bit pricey
in Venice.

4.About Food

5.56 10.00
7.78 13.33
11.11 20.00
3.89 - 5.56
5.56 10.00

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Zurich, Switzerland
Only 118.20 $ per day.
1.Town
As picturesque and lovely as it may be, Zurich is tough for
travelers on lower budgets. This is definitely a business city
with an emphasis on the banking crowd so most everything is
geared toward those on liberal expense accounts.There are a
few hostels in Zurich, and even though they are quite pricey at
least they keep the city within reach of the backpacker set, for
a night or two at least. Hotels in Zurich are notoriously
expensive as well, with prices rivaling those in Stockholm and
London. Once you have a bed things can get a little better, as
transportation can be affordable, especially by just walking or
using the free bikes offered during summer. Most of the attractions are reasonably priced as well. Food can
be tricky as most of the proper sit-down restaurants will charge outrageous prices. There are many street
stands selling sausages and such, so at least filling and affordable meals arent completely out of reach.
Drinks are quite expensive in bars and restaurants, but weirdly, they are fairly cheap in supermarkets

2. On what can be spent 118.20 $ ???


Currency
Cheap/good hostel

Swiss franc
City Backpacker
Hotel Biber
38.62/night
Transportation
5.20
Meals
37.20
Drinks/Entertainment 21.00
Attractions
15.00
Daily Backpacker
CHF117.02 =
Index
US$118.20/day

FACTS
Population

370,000

Metro area

370,000

Time zone

UTC+1

Currency

Swiss franc

Airports

Zurich Airport
(ZHR)

3. About Attraction
Location
Kunsthaus (Art
museum)

Description
Perhaps the country's
most notable fine art
museum.

Swiss National
Museum

This is the major Swiss


history museum (locally
known as
Landesmuseum) with
quite a large collection.

Free Walk Tour


Zurich

Take a free walking tour


around the downtown
area of Zurich.

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer (.5L)
McDonalds
Big Mac
meal
Beer (.5L
retail)
Bottle of
wine
(retail)

Type Price(USD)
Adults

22.45

students

17.35

Adults

10.20

students

8.16

everyone

0.00

Hopefully your hotel will include breakfast. Otherwise,


look for Migros or Coop markets for cheaper options.
There are some ethnic places serving casual meals at
decent prices, but most real restaurants charge a lot.
Sausages are a good choice here.
Take-away options are a bit less, but sit-down restaurants
all start in this range for simple meals, without drink.
Even the local lagers are expensive in Zurich restaurants
and bars.
You'd have to go to Scandinavia to pay more for a Big
Mac.

6.12 10.20
8.16 15.31
17.35 25.51
7.14 9.18
11.94

Cheapskates can buy warm beer in supermarkets or cold


beer from small shops in this range.

0.71 2.55

With low alcohol taxes, wine in supermarkets can be


cheap as well.

2.55 20.41

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