BUDGET • 14 min read
Eastern Europe on a Budget: Complete Guide
February 2026 14 min read
Eastern Europe offers incredible value: stunning architecture, rich history, delicious food – at a fraction of Western European prices. Here's how to explore this fascinating region affordably.
Top Budget Destinations
Prague
Czech Rep.
Charles Bridge, Castle, Beer culture
Budapest
Hungary
Thermal baths, Ruin bars, Parliament
Krakow
Poland
Old Town, Auschwitz, Salt mines
Ljubljana
Slovenia
Lake Bled, Dragon Bridge, Castle
Bratislava
Slovakia
Day trip from Vienna, Compact old town
Sofia
Bulgaria
Alexander Nevsky, Rila Monastery
Sample 2-Week Route
Prague (3) → Vienna (2) → Bratislava (1) → Budapest (3) → Krakow (3) → Prague (fly out)
Estimated budget: €1,200-1,800 excluding flights
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