00:00In today's video, I will be talking about the 10 Cheapest Countries to Visit in Europe
00:05in 2023, based on the cost of accommodation, food, transportation, and activities.
00:25Europe has a mix of affordable destinations along with some pricey ones, so I've rounded
00:30up the countries where your dollar will go the furthest.
00:33If you're looking to travel Europe on a budget, these are the top 10 cheapest countries
00:37you should consider visiting.
00:40Let's get started!
00:42Number 10, Poland.
00:44Poland is an affordable destination with rich history, beautiful landscapes and medieval
00:49architecture.
00:51You can get a hostel dorm bed for around $10 a night in cities like Krakow and Warsaw.
00:57Public transportation like trams and buses are cheap.
01:01You can get a three-course meal at a nice restaurant for around $10-$15 per person.
01:07Sightseeing attractions are reasonably priced as well.
01:11Number 9, Hungary.
01:13The capital city Budapest is particularly budget-friendly with hostels going for $10-$15
01:19a night and public transit only $1-$2 a ride.
01:23Eating out is affordable with main dishes at restaurants for around $5-$10.
01:28Hungarian bath houses offer a unique experience on the cheap.
01:33Activities like walking across the chain bridge and admiring the parliament building won't
01:37cost you a cent.
01:39Number 8, Czech Republic.
01:42Prague is possibly Europe's most affordable major city.
01:46You can stay at hostels for less than $15 a night.
01:50Public transportation costs around $1.50 for a ticket that lasts 90 minutes.
01:57Food like goulash, baked pork knuckle and locally brewed beer is very reasonably priced.
02:03Walking around to see sights like the Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge is free.
02:08Side trips to small towns like Kutna Hora and Cesky Krumlov also offer great value.
02:14Number 7, Slovenia.
02:17This underrated country has stunning alpine scenery, charming towns and great prices.
02:22You can stay in Ljubljana for around $15-$20 a night for a dorm bed.
02:28Slovenia's beautiful lakes like Bled and Bohinj charge only a couple of dollars for
02:32entry.
02:33Eating out at restaurants and cafes is fairly cheap too.
02:38With free attractions like Ljubljana Castle and Riverside Market, Slovenia is an affordable
02:43yet gorgeous country to visit.
02:46Number 6, Serbia.
02:48Belgrade the capital of Serbia is an affordable city for eating, nightlife and sightseeing.
02:55Hostel dorms are around $10-$15 a night.
02:59You can get a filling meal at a restaurant for $5-$10.
03:03Partying at river barge clubs along the Danube and Sava rivers is cheap.
03:08Many of Belgrade's attractions like walking around the fortress and gardens are free.
03:13Day trips to cities like Novi Sad are also budget-friendly.
03:18Number 5, Macedonia.
03:21Halfway through the list, number 5 is Macedonia.
03:25Skopje, the capital, offers good value accommodations starting around $10 a night for dorms.
03:31You can get large servings of food like sobapi sausage and burek pastry for just a couple
03:36of bucks.
03:38With free attractions like Skopje Fortress, Stone Bridge and countless statues and monuments,
03:43there's plenty to see and do for free.
03:46Outside of the capital, stunning sights like Lake Orad and Mavrovo National Park are very
03:50affordable to visit.
03:53Number 4, Albania.
03:55This is one of Europe's most budget-friendly countries, with hostel dorm beds available
04:00for as low as $5-$10 a night in cities like Tirana and Saranda.
04:05Albanian cuisine like roasted lamb and grilled vegetables is delicious and inexpensive.
04:11Activities like hiking in Faith National Park or relaxing on the beaches of the Albanian
04:15Riviera will easily fit into any budget.
04:19With low costs and stunning natural scenery, Albania is a great choice for an affordable
04:24European trip.
04:26Number 3, Romania.
04:28Romania boasts affordable accommodations like hostel dorms for $8-$12 per night in Bucharest,
04:34Romania's capital.
04:36Public transportation using metros, trams and buses is also very cheap.
04:42Sit-down meals at restaurants can be found for $5-$10.
04:46Romania is home to dozens of beautiful, budget-friendly destinations like Transylvania, the wildlife-rich
04:52Danube Delta and the medieval cities of Sibiu and Brasov.
04:56It's one of the cheapest ways to experience Eastern European charm.
05:01Number 2, Turkey.
05:03While only about 3% of Turkey is geographically in Europe, its cultural influence and proximity
05:09make it a popular European destination.
05:13Accommodation is very affordable, with private single hotel rooms found for $20-$30 per night.
05:20Public transportation like trams and ferries are cheap ways to get around major cities
05:24like Istanbul and Antalya.
05:27Eating out at restaurants is pretty inexpensive with main dishes for $5-$10.
05:32With free attractions like the Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia, Turkey provides immense
05:37value.
05:38Number 1, Bulgaria.
05:41Topping our list of the cheapest European countries for 2023 is Bulgaria.
05:47Bulgaria is hands-down one of the most budget-friendly countries to visit in all of Europe.
05:52Sofia, the capital, offers hostel dorms for just $5-$10 a night.
05:58Public transportation like the metro is only $1 a ride.
06:03Sit-down restaurant meals can be enjoyed for around $5-$15 per person.
06:08Bulgaria is also home to beautiful black sea resort towns and historic monasteries that
06:13are very affordable.
06:15Whether you stick to Sofia or venture out to places like Plovdiv and Varna, Bulgaria
06:20should give you the most bang for your buck.
06:23And there you have it, the 10 cheapest countries to visit in Europe in 2023 based on daily
06:28costs and budget-friendly attractions.
06:31No matter which affordable destination you choose, you're sure to have an amazing European
06:35trip without breaking the bank.
06:38Let me know in the comments below which budget-friendly country you want to visit the most.
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