Europe's cheapest destination for a weekend break is a fairytale city
A new study has unveiled Europe's cheapest city breaks for British tourists. There are some incredible destinations on the hotlist.
Planning a European city break for 2024? New research from the luggage storage experts at Stasher has found this year's best-value European destinations.
The team analysed data from KAYAK, Hotels.com and Numbeo to find the best options for a weekend getaway.
The cheapest destination came in at under £550 for a weekend and it looks like it could have fallen out the pages of a book of fairytales.
At the other end of the scale, Zurich in Switzerland was the most expensive destination for a city break.
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10. Valencia, Spain
The only Spanish destination on the list, Valencia came in at £675 for a weekend break. The coastal city offers the perfect mix of beach, culture and history and has fewer crowds than popular Barcelona.
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9. Porto, Portugal
Portugal's gorgeous 'capital of the north' was one of this year's cheapest destinations. A holiday in the Portugeuse city cost £670 per person. It's one of the best places in Europe to sample port and don't miss it's iconic sandwich, the francesinha.
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8. Stockholm, Sweden
The capital of Sweden is a suprising entry on this list, as it's generally one of Europe's most expensive cities. However, the Stasher team found it was possible to enjoy a break in Stockholm for £665.
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6. Istanbul, Turkey
A bustling metropolis, Istanbul was one of Europe's cheapest breaks coming in at £651 per person. The Turkish city's Grand Bazaar is the ideal spot to shop for souvenirs while food is extremely affordable in Istanbul.
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5. Budapest, Hungary
Budapest was one of Europe's best-value city breaks for Britons, coming to £620 for a weekend. The Hungarian capital has incredible architecture and it's also one of Europe's best-value spa spots with its gorgeous historic thermal baths.
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