9 Best Inexpensive Cities in Europe to Visit on a Budget

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  • @woltersworld
    @woltersworld  6 років тому +115

    The List Starts at 0:45 for Those That Don't Want to Know Our Criteria :) Also, What Are Some of YOUR Cheap Destinations Around The World That Are Great to Visit that Give You The Biggest Bang for Your Buck? Thanks again for all of your support & Happy Travels to all of You Fellow Travelers!

    • @DhirarEmir
      @DhirarEmir 6 років тому

      KL

    • @ritaelinfjeldbo2999
      @ritaelinfjeldbo2999 6 років тому +15

      First of all; your enthusiasm is contagious! However, my two recommendations, would be Bucharest, Romania and Tirana, Albania. As a solo traveller, I hardly go to restaurants. However, those two cities have many great museums, beautiful architecture (especially Bucharest), and a very interesting history. AND they are very affordable!

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  6 років тому +2

      thanks Rita!

    • @brianpan6453
      @brianpan6453 6 років тому +7

      I'm a solo traveler and go to restaurants all the time. Just not expensive ones. I hate cooking in an apartment and eating alone when I could be outdoors exploring and eating at a place that looks interesting (always ask locals for recommendations!). I found the key to food savings is to eat a light breakfast and then dinner (or whatever meal they offer) between 3 and 5 p.m. Dinner typically costs twice as much as lunch. You can snack a bit during the day (buy a to go sandwich and coffee and enjoy your lunch in a central park!). Just my input.

    • @thewanderingweave6286
      @thewanderingweave6286 6 років тому +1

      Yes, another vote for Tirana, Albania here. Also, as I am sure Mark knows, Berlin. I am always surprised how little we seem to spend when visiting there.

  • @utpalbanerjee5791
    @utpalbanerjee5791 6 років тому +93

    Last year I travelled Poland. Three cities Krakow, Wroclaw, Warsaw I visited. Peoples there are really beautiful and cordial, helpful. In two cases I was in trouble to buy tram tickets, when I asked help from fellow passengers then they simply bought tickets for me and my wife. When I tried to repay in cash they simply refused to take with smile. I remember their warmth for an unknown tourists like us.

    • @Snowshowslow
      @Snowshowslow 2 роки тому +2

      Hi :) I know your comment is from a while back, but can I ask you whether you would recommend Wroclaw or Warsaw? I am in doubt between the two and you were in both :)

    • @Pressplay_Media_EU
      @Pressplay_Media_EU 2 роки тому

      Did you take the waaaaaAAAAAAalk.... ? To Polaaand??

    • @jaculaa01
      @jaculaa01 Рік тому +3

      @@Snowshowslow im a Pole, I'd choose Krakow, it's more medevial, has lots of beautiful bridges and amazing architecture. Warsaw is really modern and western, it's nice but nothing special about it imo

    • @Snowshowslow
      @Snowshowslow Рік тому +1

      @@jaculaa01 I understand that choice :) But I have already been to Krakow and I was looking to go to Gdansk and another city that is new to me. Krakow is definitely beautiful, though!

    • @jaculaa01
      @jaculaa01 Рік тому +2

      @@Snowshowslow oh sorry, I meant Wrocław not Kraków.

  • @dawnlovescouture2644
    @dawnlovescouture2644 6 років тому +102

    Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Great, friendly people, excellent restaurants, tourist sites, and I can go on and on. Lisbon is beautiful, too, and has a great climate. Good pics, Walter!

    • @amanimwakyusa727
      @amanimwakyusa727 6 років тому

      Dawn Loves Couture welcome Zanzibar islands cheap place to visit

    • @dariusznowak405
      @dariusznowak405 6 років тому

      Cracau

    • @noodengr3three825
      @noodengr3three825 6 років тому

      I celebrated my 54 bday there. Yes lovely

    • @neolhardy2857
      @neolhardy2857 5 років тому

      Im from india.....can u help me how much money will it take to do 1 month trip in europe????

    • @miikkakorpiranta
      @miikkakorpiranta 4 роки тому +2

      I love also Krakow.. I've been there twice, also in Wieliczka saltmine and Auschwitz.
      My brother's godparents thou have travelled almost every country in the world, even been in the cruise for Antarctica and they say that Tallinn is the world's most beautiful city.

  • @emilyjessica7379
    @emilyjessica7379 6 років тому +163

    I don’t think I’ll ever forget the feeling of coming out of the train station in Monastiraki straight from the airport, and turning around and seeing the acropolis for the first time. Truly amazing (and the food in Athens is super cheap and delicious)

    • @DunhillX1
      @DunhillX1 6 років тому +8

      Emily Clement: If you ever go to Athens again you should visit the neighbourhood of *Anafiotika* It's located directly below the Acropolis and one of the first neighbourhoods of Athens. It's full of neo-classic houses and if you climb high enough you'll see magnificent views of the city. I discovered it when I was getting lost in the winding streets. Lovely! Also I discovered a lake in southern Athens. It was called *Lake Vouliagmeni* and is located in the suburb of Vouliagmeni and approx. a 30 minute taxi ride form down-town Athens. Worth it.

    • @salonisingh3223
      @salonisingh3223 5 років тому +2

      Undoubtedly athens had one of the most amazing food I ever had🤤

    • @kamalpreet7275
      @kamalpreet7275 5 років тому

      yes ur right what u saying

    • @selinarodrigues1426
      @selinarodrigues1426 5 років тому

      The food was good but I would not say it's cheap. Just returned from there - the historical places are good to see.

    • @porfirioroumpiroza
      @porfirioroumpiroza 5 років тому +1

      Jessica Emily I live in Athens.Now there is a revolution in Athens.They build too many new hotels and the most of them are 5 stars.Many new restaurants at the centre and it starts the hellinikon project.At a land in Athens at the sea that used as airport many years before they build a new city only for entertainment with houses hotels casino resturants clubs malls gardens marinas beaches aquarium and many more.The size of this new city in Athens is 3 time the monaco and its the biggest project in europe.The design of this city is from architect norman foster.Next years Athens will become one of the best tourist destinations in the wold.Its one of the safest cities too with the best weather.

  • @StevenHeapRecipes
    @StevenHeapRecipes 4 роки тому +6

    My favourites are; Skopje, Prestina, Split, Naples, Palermo, Masala, Amalfi, Barcelona, Bratislava and a little further, Tel Aviv.

  • @admirjelegenda
    @admirjelegenda 5 років тому +20

    One of the best cheap towns i've been to are Ljubljana ( Slovenia ), Dubrovnik ( Croatia ), Mostar ( Bosnia & Herzegovina ), Kotor ( Montenegro ), Zlatibor ( Serbia ), Ohrid ( Macedonia ), Nasebar ( Bulgaria ) & Krakow ( Poland ). Really cool places to visit if your into history and good food!

  • @christiandiaconu7315
    @christiandiaconu7315 6 років тому +49

    I'm actually in Krakow right now and part of the reason I decided to come see this city was because of your videos on it. It's absolutely gorgeous and I'm very happy I came! On the off chance you will read this comment, thank you.

  • @the_hunter89
    @the_hunter89 6 років тому +40

    Krakow is such a beautiful city, I studied there and lived for 10 years. It's also where I met my husband. Love your channel, greeting from Poland :)

    • @antiraciste100
      @antiraciste100 5 років тому +2

      Poland is the best country of the world, with an excellent people. May god bless you.

  • @lifebrarian
    @lifebrarian 6 років тому +27

    Went to Porto and Lisbon last year, both were great but Porto was especially beautiful.

  • @wow5heyy
    @wow5heyy 6 років тому +7

    I am from Austin, and so watched your video on the city to see if you made credible videos. I have since watched many of your videos to inform my upcoming travels! Your kids are lucky to have a dad that instills an appreciation for new places, people and experiences. I am sure they will grow into great people

  • @brunoschenkman8951
    @brunoschenkman8951 5 років тому +29

    I love travelling around Europe. Generally speaking I have found southern and eastern Europe to be more affordable than northern Europe. Loved Poland, Czech Republic, Spain, & Portugal.

  • @maary07
    @maary07 5 років тому +34

    Thessaloniki, Greece should be on your list! Beautiful city, great food, incredible nightlife.. and cheap of course!

    • @ReniaEu
      @ReniaEu 5 років тому

      Oh I love Thessaloniki 😍

    • @antoniss1997
      @antoniss1997 4 роки тому +1

      SALONIKA REEEEEEEEEEEEE

    • @LannasMissingLink
      @LannasMissingLink 4 роки тому +1

      Its beautiful and really needs the economy. It was the worst hit during the recession so people need to go and enjoy it! I'm sure it's a lot better than before, but could always use the boost

    • @arolemaprarath6615
      @arolemaprarath6615 2 роки тому

      Lots of history too

  • @georgehenrynolan
    @georgehenrynolan 6 років тому +26

    Dubrovnik prices have more than tripled in the last two years, It's about as expensive as Venice now unfortunately. I bought two noodle boxes and two beers and it cost me 31 euros!

    • @smaras
      @smaras 3 роки тому +2

      Croatia itself is getting more and more expensive. I think it's a normal thing since economy is growing. Tourism also, is booming rapidly. But yeah, Dubrovnik prices are insane. Parking is a fucking nightmare.

    • @mrDjuroman
      @mrDjuroman 2 роки тому +1

      It really depends on where you buy, from my experience there, but it and Hvar are easily the most expensive places in Croatia, by a wide margin

  • @Corneliaa
    @Corneliaa 6 років тому +134

    There is a train that connects Prague, Bratislava and Budapest. It is insanely cheap. For the ride from Budapest to Bratislava we paid 9€ per Person and this was not a slow train, took us only two and a half hours. Worth checking out.

    • @MaxatorCZ
      @MaxatorCZ 6 років тому +1

      Cornelia A. Hey, I'm just thinking about going to Budapest (I'm from Prague). Where did you find the train pretty please?

    • @Corneliaa
      @Corneliaa 6 років тому +6

      MaxatorCZ We just went to the station and asked at the international travel counter in Budapest. Maybe you can do the same in Prague?
      All I know is: The station is called Budapest-Nyugati. According to my 'Deutsche Bahn' App there is an EC that takes 6.28h from Prague to Budapest-Nyugati. It must be this train. I hope that helps.

    • @MaxatorCZ
      @MaxatorCZ 6 років тому

      Cornelia A. I'll try it out, thank you!

    • @CRyan71
      @CRyan71 6 років тому +3

      Yes I agree. I took the train from Budapest to Bratislava and after a day or two onto Vienna and they were very cheap. Anyone thinking of going to Bratislava one day is enough. There is very little to see and it's tiny.

    • @FeduGina
      @FeduGina 5 років тому +10

      @@CRyan71 LOL how arrogant can someone be.. Dear, I was leading German school classes through Bratislava. We started at 9.00 from train station with about half hour lunch break at 12.30 and the kids fall down at four totally exhausted and denied to continue 😂 At this time I was able to show them purely the main tourist attractions 😂 So, pls, stop trolling if you have no idea!

  • @Battle5star
    @Battle5star 6 років тому +42

    What a concept. A city turning its lights out for a few days to save money. You can just imagine the stargazing possibilities.

    • @dedu98
      @dedu98 6 років тому +5

      Good for the environment too!

    • @pawelpap9
      @pawelpap9 5 років тому +5

      Battle5star He meant illuminated buildings, not traffic lights.

  • @anneneville6255
    @anneneville6255 5 років тому +39

    Dubrovnik is really nice city but make sure to visit it couple of years from now when the GoT’s popularity drops a little. It’s too crowded and prices are too high for Croatia

    • @EdDueim
      @EdDueim 5 років тому

      I agree. Dubrovnic is a delight. A bit pricier than most places in Croatia but not too bad. The Got tourists are not really a problem ( I admit it was a factor for me ) but the real problem are the cruise ships.

    • @DS-me7kk
      @DS-me7kk 5 років тому +3

      No one from Croatia would go to DU. It is a beautiful city but a tourist trap, overcrowded, overpriced due to the cruise ships constantly bringing toursits...go for the islands Hvar, Brac, Vis, Korcula, Krk

    • @gabehessenthaler6820
      @gabehessenthaler6820 5 років тому

      It is. It's the most expensive city in Croatia. If you are going to stay there, get a BnB. Rick Steves does a great episode on Dubrovnik. Croatia is cheap in general.

    • @zivanajadresic8604
      @zivanajadresic8604 4 роки тому

      Go during the winter.

  • @eurovizusayay3591
    @eurovizusayay3591 6 років тому +8

    Istanbul!! Loved it and miss it! Great food, great sightseeing, and I came home with so much money.

  • @Perfectly_Cromulent351
    @Perfectly_Cromulent351 6 років тому +13

    I haven’t been to the Baltics yet, but this list is spot-on! I’m glad to see Krakow getting some love as well as Portugal. I think Split, Croatia also deserves a spot somewhere on the list.

  • @peotheone1
    @peotheone1 6 років тому +7

    Visit Vilnius in Lithuania and you will be suprised by the beauty and cosiness, relatively cheap also.

    • @philliptemple4534
      @philliptemple4534 3 роки тому +1

      Yup Vilnius over Riga. And pretty much any city in Poland apart from Warsaw over Krakow. I didn't find Krakow great value, but some of the other cities are insanely cheap. And no way Dubrovnik, or even Split, for "cheap". However he was very clear it is his personal choice so no criticism. I appreciate his effort.
      Phillip.

  • @MrVideomarathon
    @MrVideomarathon 6 років тому +4

    I was literally standing where you are in this video, I visited Krakow mainly from your poland video about Krakow, and how cheap it is. youre a blessing!

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  6 років тому +2

      thanks! i wish i could rock like you! My guitar skills are limited to 4 chord songs :) Caleb is already way better than i ever was at guitar

    • @MrVideomarathon
      @MrVideomarathon 6 років тому

      Four chords is all you need :D

  • @mauroortiz3047
    @mauroortiz3047 6 років тому +191

    Dubrovnik is so expensive! I rather would include Sofia, Bucharest, or St.Petersburg.

    • @tilikumtim5562
      @tilikumtim5562 6 років тому +8

      It's only expensive depending on where you eat and the type of accomodation you stay at.
      I rented a one bed apartment a few minutes from the old town (had an amazing balcony view) for 50 eur/night. And I didn't eat out in restuarants in the old town as they charge a lot. Most things to do in Dubrovnik don't require spending much money.
      I wouldn't necessarly include it in a list of the most inexpensive cities in Europe to visit though, as there are cheaper alternatives, although very few places compare to it.

    • @limitlessbianca
      @limitlessbianca 6 років тому +18

      I used to see Croatian cities in the list of "cheap places" in many blogs. I think their price blew up thanks to Game of Thrones, and then now people are starting to go to Croatia after they placed 2nd in the world cup. Zagreb is still a lot cheaper, but everybody keep saying it's not really worth visiting long.

    •  6 років тому +5

      @@tilikumtim5562 Restaurant prices in the Old Town are like that in western Europe, from my perspective. But everything else is pretty affordable.

    • @Oasis221
      @Oasis221 5 років тому +5

      Couldn't agree with you more! I find it meh and too touristy to my liking too. My personal favorite cities in Croatia are Rovinj and Zadar though.
      Greetings from Hong Kong!

    • @carloscaminando
      @carloscaminando 5 років тому +20

      Dubrovnik is expensive!!! And not authentic... And Prague is full of scams... Check out Sofia, Tbilisi and Sarajevo. Those are truly cheap and super authentic, they don't look to you like an stupid tourist wanting your dollars, but grateful that you visit their country.

  • @davidbaldwin2937
    @davidbaldwin2937 Рік тому +1

    This summer I was blessed to see Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Coming back to the states has been quite the European hangover lol. Ready to get back to Europe!! Thanks Wolters World for the great videos and suggestions!!

  • @philbell5774
    @philbell5774 5 років тому +11

    Lisbon is a fabulous city. Compact enough to get around easily. Great architecture, fascinating history and culture, friendly people fantastic food and a great vibe. What else do you need?

  • @Marsand100
    @Marsand100 5 років тому +2

    Been to Krakow twice and Budapest once. Love both and would go back in a heartbeat!

  • @CeltSfodster
    @CeltSfodster 6 років тому +3

    My patents moved from UK to General Toshivo in Bulgaria a few years back. It's right near Dobritch and Varna and also a short drive from Costantine in Romania. Bulgaria is a beautiful country, the people are so nice and when I first visited with my wife and kids the locals would often stop us as we walked by their houses and run inside for gifts for the kids such as fruit and colouring books.
    At the local bar we struggled to buy our own drinks as every time we went someone had already bought our next round for us! Nasdrave!!

    • @CeltSfodster
      @CeltSfodster 6 років тому

      Also the food out there is amazing! Free side salads with almost everything and they are a meal on their own! 6 of us had a 3 course meal for 80 lev which is about 35 gbp.

    • @dorawaldman3688
      @dorawaldman3688 2 роки тому +1

      What "Constantine' are you talking about? It's CONSTANTA.

  • @donstoddard8458
    @donstoddard8458 6 років тому +1

    I really have been enjoying all your videos on traveling through Europe. I was born in Lisbon , military family. I spent my first four years there and am now thinking of retiring there. Full circle at all. And from there it's just a skip and hop to all those other wonderful places you talk about. I hope I can pull this off. Thanks again

  • @garyrobinson8665
    @garyrobinson8665 6 років тому +68

    I'm in Porto again mark and it was watching your videos that made me decide to come here. I love it.

  • @heyjoejoe
    @heyjoejoe 4 місяці тому

    i love your concept of the best bang for the buck not just a cheap place that it is cheap for a reason ... thanks Wolter

  • @greigsanderson9673
    @greigsanderson9673 6 років тому +3

    Veliko Tarnavo in Bulgaria Is my favourite. Beautiful place and the people are amazing, so friendly and welcoming.

    • @Oasis221
      @Oasis221 5 років тому

      I agree! I like Veliko Tarnavo and Plovdiv way better than Sofia, Sofia is just dirty and a bit boring. Greetings from Hong Kong!

  • @rebeccabsomanybooks3558
    @rebeccabsomanybooks3558 6 років тому +3

    My two favorite cities in Spain are Seville and Valencia. They are community and family oriented with the town squares and the rich history.

    • @brianpan6453
      @brianpan6453 5 років тому

      @ok 01 . funny, I have the exact opposite opinion.

  • @TheCraigaberdeen
    @TheCraigaberdeen 6 років тому +9

    My favourite city in Poland is Wrocław but I have been recommended to visit Torun.
    Dubrovnik is expensive and can get overcrowded when the massive cruise ships dock.
    Hope to visit Sofia, Bulgaria this year and get bus or train to Istanbul.

  • @rtsharlotte
    @rtsharlotte 6 років тому +2

    Belgrade in Serbia, Skopje in Macedonia, Bucharest in Romania and Sarajevo in Bosnia. Membership in the the EU has shot up prices for tourists. My advice follow the backpackers.

  • @Mapinguari.
    @Mapinguari. 6 років тому +62

    Athens isn't so cheap, but beautiful. Only the ticket for Acropolis is 20 euro, hotels in summer time are expensive. The best time to visit Athens is Autumn, or Spring.

    • @ahhitskatie9094
      @ahhitskatie9094 6 років тому +2

      Mapinguari it’s free on the first Sunday of the month. I saved SO much money visiting Athens and Aegina just a few months ago, in comparison to Paris, Rome, London, and Tel Aviv. Some weird things were pricey, compared to Berlin, but I found it pretty reasonable.

    • @fv3385
      @fv3385 6 років тому +2

      Yeah I live in athens and I totaly agree. +The weather is nicer in autumn and spring

    • @The-fy2yn
      @The-fy2yn 6 років тому +1

      If you're studying in the EU you can enter to this places for free

    • @amandajade8437
      @amandajade8437 6 років тому +3

      Theres a pass you can buy for 30 euros that gets you into 20 different archeological sites/museum's. It includes the acropolis

    • @RakeshSharma-sh5xd
      @RakeshSharma-sh5xd 5 років тому

      @@peterj.andros3996 HOTEL Athena is centrally located. Good From its Rose rooftop restaurant one can have a birds Eye view of the city. GREAT in the evening

  • @BrendonMcNZ
    @BrendonMcNZ 6 років тому +2

    Been to 3 out of 9 (or 10) of your recommendations, not too bad! Just got back from Prague and Krakow a week again and they were awesome. We had a day in Wroclaw as well, which was a very cool place for a short visit.

  • @vampyrgoboom8203
    @vampyrgoboom8203 4 роки тому +7

    I recomend visiting baltics, Vilnius in Lithuania, Riga in Latvia and Tallin in Estonia are not that big but nice, clean historic sities.

  • @jeannehall6546
    @jeannehall6546 11 місяців тому

    Lisbon is amazing! The cobblestone sidewalks with the mosaic designs, Jeronimos Monastery, the Monument of the Discoveries, Barrio Alto, St. Anthony’s Church- love them all and the prices are very reasonable!

  • @kacperwoch4368
    @kacperwoch4368 6 років тому +48

    Central Europe is simple: Old capital city with a great river and a castle hill. (Poland, Hungary, Czech Rep.)

  • @BelowMinimums
    @BelowMinimums 6 років тому +9

    I went to Poland in 2015 and I loved it! The zloty (at that time at least, dunno if it changed) was valued at about 1/3 of a USD, but what was cool was the NUMBER AMOUNT for things was the same as US. So if a bottle of coke is $1.50 USD at home it was 1.50 zloty, but because of the conversion it was more like 50 cents US!

  • @appyd02d
    @appyd02d 5 років тому +3

    Nice video, thanks for posting. Looking forward to seeing more. Could you do some European budget tips for mobility challenged and seniors, including accommodations and eating please? I'd love to do as much of "The Grand Tour" as I physically and financially can, so I would encourage you to consider doing a series in that vein. It seems to be a wide open spin on travel genre that hasn't been addressed very well as of yet. Could get you a bigger audience!!! You could be among the first, or maybe even THE first, to get a corner on that angle!!

  • @FrugalTravellers
    @FrugalTravellers 4 роки тому +1

    Yayyy... we're currently in Krakow - arrived on the 10th March 2020 and decided to stay when the borders closed on the 16th March... BEST DECISION EVER! We love this city and were so fortunate to be in a country where the supermarket shelves were always well stocked... no toilet paper shortages here 😁 Thank you for another wonderful video! 🙏😃😀

  • @alejandropradalozano6525
    @alejandropradalozano6525 5 років тому +8

    Valencia is amazing, glad to see it in the ranking

  • @JesusistheLambofGod
    @JesusistheLambofGod 6 років тому +179

    I am in Belgrade, Serbia for a month right now for $245 and going to Sunny Beach Bulgaria for $9 a day studio with pool. These are for non Shenzhen folks looking.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  6 років тому +18

      Thanks for the heads up! I was debating it making the list.

    • @JesusistheLambofGod
      @JesusistheLambofGod 6 років тому +8

      Europe is amazing. I just have to find places to go outside the Zone several times a year. I am going Romania for July. It is out of zone too. CHEAP!!!

    • @schnorpel
      @schnorpel 6 років тому +9

      Where will you go in Romania? I recommend Sibiu, Sighisoara, Sinaia and some more. :)

    • @wotan20
      @wotan20 6 років тому +10

      IMO Belgrade is an acquired taste so to speak, but Bulgaria is an excellent suggestion Angela. It is a largely overlooked destination, even though the country is serene and beautiful, the people are genuinely helpful and friendly, plus things are very reasonably priced.

    • @JesusistheLambofGod
      @JesusistheLambofGod 6 років тому +5

      I live in a small cute village 30 minutes from Belgrade. It is so quiet and reminds me of Slovenia. I had ambulance called on me in Nis last year for preaching. It was very funny.

  • @jpddlc1574
    @jpddlc1574 5 років тому +96

    You forgot balcanic cities, like Belgrade, Sarajevo, Liubliana, Sofía, Zagreb and Mostar.

    • @richtervonihnagod7234
      @richtervonihnagod7234 5 років тому +9

      Not a turist friendly cities I guess

    • @danijelstojanovic4456
      @danijelstojanovic4456 5 років тому +3

      Richter von Ihnagod they are very tourist friendly but some small towns might not be

    • @nikola.milanovic
      @nikola.milanovic 5 років тому +14

      @@richtervonihnagod7234 you guessed wrong,I live in Belgrade,one of most friendly people on the earth that will always help the strangers and tourists.If you ever come to Belgrade,visit Kalemegdan(Belgrade Fortress),Temple of St.Sava(biggest orthodox church in the world),Skadarlija(boem street full of serbian food that will suprise you,like cepavi,pasulj,karadjordjeva snicla..)Knez Mihajlova(main pedestrian street in Belgrade full of old buildings and nice cafes),then Church of St.Marko,Kosancicev venac(in my opinion most beautiful part of Belgrade,old buildings and nice neighbourhood)..

    • @dimitrz2000
      @dimitrz2000 5 років тому +2

      True , compared to Prague and Budapest the ones mentioned by you are a steal.

    • @dimitrz2000
      @dimitrz2000 5 років тому

      @@richtervonihnagod7234 I disagree as a matter of fact locals are more friendly in these countries than the list by Wolters :-)

  • @stevejon381
    @stevejon381 5 років тому +1

    Berlin? What a great vibe...Prices reasonable and no more than Prague.
    Wroclaw in Poland is also very nice.

  • @kristina6151
    @kristina6151 5 років тому +5

    Why Belgrade is not on the list? It's so cheap for foreigners and even for citizens. You should go.
    Greetings from Serbia 🇷🇸

  • @virtualfitnesstv
    @virtualfitnesstv 4 роки тому +1

    You have helped me so much!!I put your videos on and do the treadmill.Your a life changer for exercises, that awesome..thank you!

  • @tetsuyahayami7519
    @tetsuyahayami7519 6 років тому +50

    Prague and Budapest are my favourites cities on earth!🇨🇿🇭🇺

    • @tamaradubak4665
      @tamaradubak4665 5 років тому +2

      Both are beautiful!

    • @anyyynka1473
      @anyyynka1473 5 років тому

      I am from Czech Republic and I am glad you like our city ♥

    • @bornkiller8168
      @bornkiller8168 5 років тому +1

      Thanks for letting me know that both the cities are on Earth 🌍

  • @brianpan6453
    @brianpan6453 6 років тому +2

    One good way to judge prices in European cities is to look up rental prices in AirBnB. The same $450 apartment in Bucharest may command $1,450 in London. Look up the monthly rental price as opposed to the daily rental price.

  • @RustOnWheels
    @RustOnWheels 5 років тому +9

    Prague is relatively inexpensive but Brno is cheaper still and has lots to see too, and beautiful surroundings!

  • @pabloinfantes7605
    @pabloinfantes7605 6 років тому +2

    I don't know if someone else said it in the comments before, but one thing that might be interesting to add is that, Valencia (Spain), is very well known for its "paella". This is because this dish originally comes from this zone, even though you can have "paella" all across the spanish territory. This is not like that with the "tapas", that makes no difference between places in Spain.
    I hope this fact to be useful to somebody, and encourage Mark to keep making this enjoyable, friendly and quality content. Greetings from Spain!

  • @aidanw9378
    @aidanw9378 5 років тому +83

    Dubrovnik is not cheap what are you talking about?

    • @indie8189
      @indie8189 5 років тому +4

      Cheaper than Paris.

    • @aidanw9378
      @aidanw9378 5 років тому +20

      @@indie8189 okay but what ISN'T cheaper than Paris?

    • @davidtuttle7556
      @davidtuttle7556 5 років тому +6

      @@aidanw9378 Tokyo and Vienna

    • @marcsteppi2192
      @marcsteppi2192 4 роки тому +3

      @@indie8189 That´s right, but it still not cheap. Paris is much cheaper than Oslo or Zürich. Is Paris now cheap? No! Dubrovnik is expensive

    • @marcsteppi2192
      @marcsteppi2192 4 роки тому +2

      @@davidtuttle7556 stupid!" Tokyo is very expensive

  • @thefozzybear
    @thefozzybear 5 років тому +1

    Been to Lisbon, now going again but with stops in Porto and Albufeira.

  • @computerhelpcc
    @computerhelpcc 5 років тому +5

    Yay! Portugal 2x; I may get some extra benefits from speaking basic Portuguese in the USA these past few years after all

  • @thewanderingweave6286
    @thewanderingweave6286 6 років тому +1

    We have just got back from Albania. What a beautiful country, welcoming people, and outrageously cheap. I maybe not the easiest to get to for budget flights unless you fly to Corfu and take the ferry perhaps.

  • @RogueNinjaChef
    @RogueNinjaChef 5 років тому +4

    I've traveled to Prague several times. Back in 2000 it was manageable, but now it's so incredibly crowded all year long except during winter. Spring months are overrun with school groups from other Euro nations. Lots of scams and shady characters in the tourist areas. Cabs scam tourists.
    I recommend Brasov, Romania. We rented a car and drove from the Bucharest airport. We didn't have time to visit Bucharest. Brasov is near the Carpathian Mountains and within a manageable drive to Bran (Dracula's) Castle and other cool sites. Great food too! My biggest regret is only spending 3 days there. Needed more time.
    I agree with Krakow. It's my favorite Eastern European city. Beautiful sites, great food, affordable, and friendly people.

  • @seamantrade7919
    @seamantrade7919 6 місяців тому

    i love your channel and how you are describing cities foods smiling all the time. You are great man with a lovely family. Take care Come to Greece more often.

  • @duartesilva7907
    @duartesilva7907 6 років тому +3

    Absolutely agree with you Mark! Honorable mention: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Cheap cheap (and I come from a cheap country) with traces of the Yugoslavia's war(I personally like that), friendly people, the greatest preserved Ottoman architecture in Europe. Cons: it's not that easy to get there, it's touristic. But is a great cheap pearl!

  • @soniccloud27
    @soniccloud27 6 років тому +2

    Great list! I can personally attest to three of them - Krakow, Prague, and Budapest!!

  • @jonn_mace_80_95_
    @jonn_mace_80_95_ 6 років тому +7

    Informing us about the delicious food is my favorite part.

  • @tonig3373
    @tonig3373 5 років тому +2

    Replace Dubrovnik for Kotor & Budva just short drive south in Montenegro...so much cheaper & a massive wow factor.
    Also I would place Ohrid in from 'Northern Macedonia'. Stunning and cheap as!!!
    Keeping it Balkan..y. Northern Serbia Subotica/Palic/Sombor has to be a better shout than Budapest.
    Not sure what Turkey is like today, travelled early 2000's and really cheap and unbelievably good holiday destination

  • @aidanw9378
    @aidanw9378 5 років тому +6

    Sarajevo, Prizren and Ljubljana are so underrated. I recommend Prizren, Kosovo to anyone. It's so beautiful.

    • @kylequincy1761
      @kylequincy1761 5 років тому +1

      Was in Sarajevo the other day and is one of my favourite places!

    • @flower-ss2jt
      @flower-ss2jt 6 місяців тому

      Keep quiet about Prizren. Fantastic place and so few tourists.

  • @FBItch123
    @FBItch123 6 років тому +1

    Ljubljana, Slovenia is also a beautiful town and quite cheap. Well I think all of Slovenia is beautiful, it’s so small you can go mountain climbing and then swimming in the same day:)

  • @stephielynn
    @stephielynn 6 років тому +14

    Going to Portugal in June! Whoot!:)

  • @TheWallaceReboot
    @TheWallaceReboot 6 років тому +2

    Great video! We just visited Dubrovnik last week and loved it! We walked the walls, and we drove south about 30 minutes and found the coolest beach! We've actually visited and loved quite a few of these cities and a few others are definitely on our list!!

  • @daviddunsmore4987
    @daviddunsmore4987 6 років тому +20

    Sofia, Bulgaria belongs on the list. It would still be my favorite city to visit even if it wasn't so cheap. Gorgeous architecture from all the different periods of Bulgarian history, great food, the open air book market- all in a really walkable downtown core surrounded by parks.

    • @johnconway8070
      @johnconway8070 6 років тому +4

      I have been there and I loved every minute of it. Overall a beautiful city (despite having its share of run-down areas). Everything is inexpensive - the accomodation, the eating and drinking, the attractions, the transport. Well worth a visit.

  • @PianowithPano
    @PianowithPano 6 років тому +1

    I would add Bucharest, I found it super cheap. Especially food and accommodation. Very nice video! I am flying next month directly from Crete to Kraków. So cheap Ryanair flight! I can't wait!

  • @litapetersone1412
    @litapetersone1412 6 років тому +4

    Riga is so beautiful 😊 delicious food and cheap places where stay!

    • @starvid1310
      @starvid1310 5 років тому +1

      Yepp, Riga is one of my favorite European cities.

  • @yesorlando05
    @yesorlando05 6 років тому +1

    GREAT list, Mark. Will have to watch it again when planning our next European trip.

  • @golito1977
    @golito1977 6 років тому +16

    Valencia is amazing. Perfect combination between futuristic buildings and classic buildings

    • @judymckee5992
      @judymckee5992 5 років тому

      @@butlerson , I did not know that they ban jewish people in Valencia, where Cani find info to verify that? I used to live in Valencia.

    • @PS-uz4ep
      @PS-uz4ep 4 роки тому +1

      @@judymckee5992 this is bullshit. What are u talking about? I live in the region and I work in a hotel in Valencia city. I've done myself many check in to jewish people. Everybody is welcome here.

    • @judymckee5992
      @judymckee5992 4 роки тому

      @@PS-uz4ep , I agree with you that all visitors are welcome. There is a history in the 14th century, of Spain kicking out the jewish people. It was during that time that Columbus discovered America and the jewish people, went into the new land.

  • @tnickknight
    @tnickknight 6 років тому +1

    Great list, my only issue was not putting in Vilnius, which is amazing. I would also add Gdansk, which is great! Lots to see and do there, and very affordable.

  • @morgan97475
    @morgan97475 5 років тому +4

    Prague & Budapest......beautiful cities. Will eventually get to the others.

    • @njnikusha
      @njnikusha 4 роки тому

      Morgan Smiley both great spots

  • @mop9081
    @mop9081 Рік тому

    This travel video was an amazing way to experience a new culture and explore a beautiful country. There was so much to learn and discover throughout the journey and I loved every minute of it! The video was shot in an engaging way that made me feel like I was part of the journey. Overall, this video was a great way to explore a new culture and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience something different.

  • @jobey2656
    @jobey2656 6 років тому +9

    Athens is my favorite city ever. I've been to most European countries as well! It's such a phenomenal city. I'd highly recommend it.

  • @noroy2
    @noroy2 5 років тому +2

    Nice video, I agree, Prague is like been in Mexico, it’s inexpensive... Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

  • @wotan20
    @wotan20 6 років тому +5

    Excellent advices overall. The key for the tourist to get a less hectic and more value oriented travel is to avoid those huge metropolitan areas in Europe, where it is always crowded and most tourists tend to congregate, thus competing for services, such as hotels, restaurants, museums etc. Also, it is in these places, where the danger of pickpockets and sundry tourist scams are the most acutely present. In a way, the same goes for capital cities most of the time. That's why I particularly loved the Krakow, Dubrovnik, Porto, Valencia suggestions. In this more adventurous spirit, I'd substitute Prague with Brün, or Budapest with Pécs, Szeged, or Debrecen.

  • @puffeiffer
    @puffeiffer 10 місяців тому

    Yeh Prague’s not as cheap as it used to be. Thanks to travel bloggers like you and honest guide. I was lucky enough to get out there just under the wire. But it’s over, now.

  • @NeilMcAdam9
    @NeilMcAdam9 6 років тому +55

    If you want to sample England on a budget, try Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds!

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  6 років тому +14

      Thanks Neil. We are heading back to England this fall

    • @NeilMcAdam9
      @NeilMcAdam9 6 років тому +2

      If you would like tips on any of those three cities, feel free to private message me!

    • @roadend78
      @roadend78 6 років тому +5

      Liverpool is one of the best cities ive been to the buildings the scouse culture a real party town .

    • @draculanova6548
      @draculanova6548 6 років тому +1

      Or Durham

    • @furdiebant
      @furdiebant 6 років тому +11

      Hand on your wallet in Liverpool.

  • @ryszardwronski5854
    @ryszardwronski5854 4 роки тому

    Mark you are great person.
    I like the way you are talking, your passion

  • @olgashenfeld7882
    @olgashenfeld7882 5 років тому +44

    Come to Kyiv. Great food, awesome churches, and wonderful atmosphere.

    • @anajarquin1556
      @anajarquin1556 5 років тому +4

      Olga Shenfeld I went to Kyiv and Lviv in October...I loved both cities!

    • @RomanReigns-xs3up
      @RomanReigns-xs3up 4 роки тому

      Are you make a promotion😂😂

    • @HPINIT23
      @HPINIT23 4 роки тому

      And free Chernobyl radiation 🥺

    • @olgashenfeld7882
      @olgashenfeld7882 4 роки тому

      @@RomanReigns-xs3up Know I am not. I lived there for the first 24 years of my life before moving to Chicago.

    • @olgashenfeld7882
      @olgashenfeld7882 4 роки тому +1

      @@HPINIT23 Yes it is way outside the exclusion zone.

  • @mysparklingjoy
    @mysparklingjoy Рік тому

    I always refer to your videos when planning a trip to central Europe! Thank you so much for your beautiful work!!

  • @indie8189
    @indie8189 5 років тому +3

    Been to 7 out of the 10 cities, loved each one of them :)

  • @oldbittercraig3513
    @oldbittercraig3513 Рік тому

    Great vid, and great to see places not nearly as oft mentioned as other European destinations.
    Been to several - Prague, Porto and Lisbon - loved them all. Prague was a nice, inexpensive side trip from Germany, which was already mostly fairly priced. Did Porto and Lisbon after a month in Spain back several years ago. Was sort of an afterthought - "hey, we're already in the peninsula, why not?" I really liked Lisbon, but (very walkable) Porto was the surprise of an action packed trip.
    Hoping to visit a bunch of the rest this year.

  • @Wyraxx
    @Wyraxx 6 років тому +78

    LOL, Dubrovnik is the most expensive town in Croatia. There is much cheaper towns with similar architecture and stuff...

    • @maximhollandnederlandthene7640
      @maximhollandnederlandthene7640 4 роки тому +3

      Americans think to know everything 😂✌

    • @andym8557
      @andym8557 4 роки тому +12

      @@maximhollandnederlandthene7640 To Mark's credit, he's been all over the world and lived all around the world. The footage he's showing is the footage he took himself

    • @StamfordBridge
      @StamfordBridge 4 роки тому +14

      MAXIM, Holland Nederland, the Netherlands. What a pathetic attempt to squeeze in your unearned smugness and facile stereotypes. This is a TRAVEL CHANNEL, giving TRAVEL ADVICE, and you’re bashing him for purporting to “know everything”? What a child you are.
      And by the way, if you were to actually listen to the video, you’d hear that he was including several factors, such as immediate accessibility and his own personal favorite experiences. What’s more, Dubrovnik is very much a bargain destination for international tourists, even if locals know of a less expensive but lesser known local place.
      Seriously, the desire to respond by satisfying your sad stereotypes, however forced and embarrassing a manner, is truly pathetic.

    • @gabix7488
      @gabix7488 2 роки тому

      Listen again and understand what he sais at 0:14

  • @kpdowd4221
    @kpdowd4221 6 років тому

    This was great. The food tips were spoken with such joy they made me hungry.

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  6 років тому +1

      They made me hungry talking about them :)

  • @davidlepar9182
    @davidlepar9182 6 років тому +128

    Budapest!🇭🇺❤️🇭🇺

    • @amigowettung1625
      @amigowettung1625 5 років тому +3

      Boring...Not really cold or warm more warm. Drivers crazy. Wine worst. And super expensive for locals for us tourist not cheap.

    • @fluuboi2839
      @fluuboi2839 5 років тому

      jokes aside Budapest it nice and Bucharest it Bucharest it like if Detroit is the us capital

    • @stevo728822
      @stevo728822 5 років тому +5

      @@amigowettung1625 If you think Budapest is boring you didn't visit the ruined bars.

    • @nassimback
      @nassimback 5 років тому

      @@stevo728822 i was going to visit them but you said they're ruined so...:v

    • @olgashenfeld7882
      @olgashenfeld7882 5 років тому +1

      This city is awesome but it isn't cheaper than Prague or Vienna.

  • @Endless_Horizons2007
    @Endless_Horizons2007 6 років тому

    All true about Tallinn.This city is breathtakingly gorgeous, filled with history, and inhabited my some of the kindest and sweetest people I've ever met.

  • @corbinlegrand
    @corbinlegrand 6 років тому +69

    Slovenia is another great option!

    • @szymonzielinski7160
      @szymonzielinski7160 6 років тому +11

      If I had to move somewhere, I would definitely go to Slovenia. I was there this year and it was wonderful. One of the most underrated countries in the world.
      Greetings from Poland

    • @kaya963
      @kaya963 6 років тому +4

      Slovenia is amazing country but I wouldn't say cheap

    • @corbinlegrand
      @corbinlegrand 6 років тому +3

      It's certainly not the cheapest, but its definitely on par with other countries on his list. It's very budget friendly partly because its not a popular tourist destination.

    • @alicen2610
      @alicen2610 6 років тому +2

      Shhh! It's managed to avoid the flood of tourists and expats/digital nomads that other cheap European cities have gotten. Ljubljana is beautiful and the country ranks pretty high in international rankings for those that live there, ahead of the other former Yugoslavian countries.

    • @btox571
      @btox571 6 років тому +1

      I would love to visit ljubljana Bit the flights are too expensive

  • @gmork.
    @gmork. 5 років тому

    Hey thanks for all your videos! I’ve been watching them non stop for about two years. I think it’s great you get to live this amazing kind of life but at least let us know what it’s like a bit!

  • @romywhite290
    @romywhite290 6 років тому +8

    In Krakow, Also visit the Wielizcka Salt Mine. It's incredible.

  • @hussainmohammad2244
    @hussainmohammad2244 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for nice information

  • @welshlad6427
    @welshlad6427 5 років тому +2

    Great vlog Walter ❤️ I’m heading both Krakow and Dubrovnik this year. Can’t wait 😊

  • @tadsarna1598
    @tadsarna1598 6 років тому

    Hello Mark. You're in my hometown! And you picked the perfect spot to film you're video. Definitely agree with this list, with one exception: Dubrovnik. I was there last year and it was really expensive.

  • @shaneowen4177
    @shaneowen4177 5 років тому +22

    Dubrovnik is beautiful but it is one of the most expensive cities in Europe

    • @anneneville6255
      @anneneville6255 5 років тому

      Shane Owen they try to milk the tourist money they gained from GoT’s popularity

    • @MajorMlgNoob
      @MajorMlgNoob 5 років тому +4

      Is it? Because Scandinavia(especially Norway) and Switzerland are insanely expensive

  • @mypointofview1111
    @mypointofview1111 6 років тому +1

    Everybody knows about pierogi in Poland BUT there are so many other wonderful dishes in Poland you can try. There are plenty of really good, tasty, affordable restaurants in Poland, particularly in Kraków and also Zakopane where the menus are in English as well as Polish. My personal favourites in Kraków are Szalony Widelec (Crazy Fork) just opposite the posh theatre, for a more formal meal try Miód Maliny (Honey Raspberries) in Groźne Street or Kogel Mogel just by the small square as you're walking towards Planty. Also please try the cake shop, Lajkonik (Hobby horse). They do the most wonderful sandwiches, baps, rolls and cakes you could wish for and fabulous teas and coffees. In Zakopane there are lots of places to eat that do pizza, pasta, ribs and the local cheeses, but my favourite place was Góralski Pstrąg (Mountain Trout) which does the most wonderful fish dishes cooked in the most imaginative ways. Smacznego

  • @stevo728822
    @stevo728822 5 років тому +7

    I spent a week in Romania, Bucharest and Brasov. Bucharest has great nightlife for adults at the weekend. Brasov in Transylvania is beautiful and charming and more suitable for families.

  • @jimmyneale
    @jimmyneale 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for the video, great suggestions. You seem like a really happy guy who is loving life.

  • @horseplop9
    @horseplop9 6 років тому +15

    What a Wonderfull Video Mark.. This is what i wanted to see it Europe. Nothing against the busy city but this is cool. Bravo au revoir

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  6 років тому +1

      I think you were one of the people who wrote and asked me to make this a couple years agp

  • @zhuangcorp
    @zhuangcorp 6 років тому +1

    Awesome list! Video request: Can you make a list of top combo-itineraries?? For example, I know that Prague, Vienna, Budapest is a popular itinerary.

    • @knockeledup
      @knockeledup 5 років тому +1

      Michael Zhuang I would suggest adding Bratislava into that itinerary, it far exceeded my expectations!

  • @hamishashcroftplaysminecra6262
    @hamishashcroftplaysminecra6262 6 років тому +6

    I've heard Albania is supposed to be super cheap, beautiful and friendly

    • @adaleka1672
      @adaleka1672 4 роки тому +3

      Amish Ashcroft Albania is the land of sun and hospitality ! You can find in Albania beaches, lakes, mountens , archeologic sites, friendly people, cheap food and accomodation. Better to avoid August and Jyly. You can enjoy !

  • @musicgirl999
    @musicgirl999 4 роки тому +2

    Can you do a video on which places in Eastern Europe are cheapest to fly to, as well as which Eastern European countries have a lot of vegan and vegetarian dining options? I eat meat. But I know other people who don’t eat meat or any other animal products.
    I also have been told that Eastern Europe is pretty much a hidden gem! Way less tourists and also a good option to look into for someone who doesn’t have a very large salary or just wants to travel on a budget and for a bargain.