10 Cheap places to travel in the summer – Europe edition

These are some of the cheapest places in Europe that are wonderful to travel to in the summer

Skopje, Macedonia
  1. Skopje, Macedonia 
  • Low hotel prices: ~$15+
  • Low hostel prices: ~$7+
  • Cheap restaurant price: ~$8+ for a full meal
  • Skopje is a wonderful city and it’s cheap. What a magnificent combination of beauty.
  • Skopje to me is one of the most wonderful untraveled gems on the planet.
  • This city is guaranteed to knock your socks off! 
  • Now, this city isn’t the cheapest on the list but it may be my favorite in terms of how architecturally beautiful this place is! Everywhere you look is a sight to behold. 
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Kukes, Albania
  1. Kukes, Albania
  • Low hotel prices: ~$20+
  • Low hostel prices: ~$7+ But be aware, the hostels are usually 10+ miles away. With Kukes go with the hotels unless you’re traveling by car. 
  • Cheap restaurant price: ~$4+ for a full meal
  • Albania is a country very close to my heart. This country will stun you from not only a historical perspective but the more modern Albania will blow your mind. 
  • I firmly believe that at some point in your existence you should absolutely visit this marvelous country. 
  • Kukes itself is a great city with grandiose mountains outside of it for a spectacular view.
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This cheap places to travel in the summer list would be incomplete without Lviv, Ukraine
  1. Lviv, Ukraine
  • Low hotel prices: ~$8+
  • Low hostel prices: ~$4+
  • Cheap restaurant price: ~$4+ for a full meal
  • My first experience with Ukraine was spending a lot of time trying to get through the border. After I stepped through that border the feeling I had with what I saw was indescribable. I could barely find any cars, and the people treated me with such warm vibrations.
  • By these phenomenal prices, you quickly understand why this is the list of cheap places to travel in the summer
  • This is a city I will absolutely try to keep going back to, over and over again.
  • Lviv is a very unique city with a historical area everywhere you go.  
  • I recommend going up to the Church of Olga and Elizabeth to get the highest view of the city.
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Gyor, Hungary
  1. Gyor, Hungary
  • Low hotel prices: ~$20+
  • Low hostel prices: ~$10+
  • Cheap restaurant price: ~$7+ for a full meal
  • I stumbled into the city traveling to Bratislava and immediately had to stay here.
  • This place is fairly unknown and exceptionally worth coming to.
  • This city is beautiful architecture along with unique fountains everywhere.
  • If you come here and it’s too hot, don’t forget to hit the pools. 
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Cheap places to travel in the summer must include Sofia, Bulgaria
  1. Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Low hotel prices: ~$13+
  • Low hostel prices: ~$7+
  • Cheap restaurant price: ~$8+ for a full meal
  • This will always be one of my most memorable cities throughout my traveling life.
  • I can’t describe this city in a way that will convey how intrinsically beautiful it truly is. 
  • You must experience this city. I do not say such a thing so casually, in this circumstance at least.
  • This of course is such an amazing city, and it’s also cheap! Which lands it on the 5th for cheap places to travel in the summer
  • The people of Bulgaria will treat you with such hospitality that’s inconceivable to most of us. 
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Budapest is great for cheap places to travel in the summer
  1. Budapest, Hungary
  • Low hotel prices: ~$18+ 
  • Low hostel prices: ~$8+   
  • Cheap restaurant price: ~$8+ for a full meal
  • Chances are you might have heard of this city! 
  • This city is unbelievably extravagant! Whether it’s the bridges, the areas where many of the movies you have seen have actually been filmed, or the wonderful water. 
  • The prices can seem a bit random so it might be helpful to look things up in advance. I assure you there are many cheap places here and that’s why it’s on the list of cheap places to travel in the summer
  • If you can make it to the Budapest thermal baths, don’t even hesitate. It’s SUCH a memorable experience!
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Pristina, Kosovo
  1. Pristina, Kosovo
  • Low hotel prices: ~$20+
  • Low hostel prices: ~$8+
  • Cheap restaurant price: ~$3+ for a full meal
  • This place might be the most unique on the list.
  • If you decide to come to Pristina, make sure to go to the library. Go in and check out some of the histories of Kosovo. 
  • Remember, Kosovo didn’t even get its independence until 2008!
  • One unexpected find in Pristina was an abandoned theme park. If you’re also into abandoned places, definitely check it out!
  • If you’re into trails, go towards Dr. Shpetim Robaj and head into the forest. You’ll find wonderful little trails and a nice workout spot. 
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Split, Croatia
  1. Split, Croatia
  • Low hotel prices: ~$19+
  • Low hostel prices: ~$11+
  • Cheap restaurant price: ~$9+ for a full meal
  • If you like beaches this is your spot. 
  • Split is a marvelous place in the summer. 
  • When you’re in Split, try to check out Diocletian’s Palace.
  • When you’re hungry head to the green market, buy some fresh fruit and vegetables. 
  • It didn’t take long for me for this city to heavily resonate with me. I love beaches so this beautiful place captured me quickly.
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Athens is great for cheap places to travel in the summer
  1. Athens, Greece
  • Low hotel prices: ~$14+
  • Low hostel prices: ~$9+
  • Cheap restaurant price: ~$12+ for a full meal
  • Beyond being one of the most historic places in existence, it can also be cheap! 
  • You seriously have to come here at some point, it’s a much-needed experience.
  • I’ve got a lot of great memories here and want to come back soon. The people I’ve met here have been so special. I would highly recommend Athens
  • When you’re in Athens, go to the coastline near the Aegean Sea get on a cruise ship and pick one of the great islands. I would personally recommend Santorini if you’re with a partner, Mykonos if you want to party, and Crete if you want a more cultural perspective. 
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Bratislava, Slovakia
  1. Bratislava, Slovakia 
  • Low hotel prices: ~$20+
  • Low hostel prices: ~$12+
  • Cheap restaurant price: ~$8+ for a full meal
  • Bratislava is another city you could spend 200 years in and it wouldn’t be enough time
  • There are SO many wonderful things to do in this place.
  • Go relax in the city center, people watch, talk to locals and enjoy this great city. 
  • If you’re in Bratislava, check out the Bratislava Castle, the random statutes all over the place, the Danube River, the UFO bridge, and of course the Devin Castle. 
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Miscellaneous 

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Here’s a complimentary video of me in Sofia, Bulgaria