Cheapest European City Breaks for 2015
Vilnius has been declared the cheapest European city break for 2015! A new survey from Post Office Travel also named Budapest and Dubrovnik as best budget hotspots. If you want a cheapie break for a hen weekend, head for the Lithuanian capital or get the skinny on one of the other cities that made the list.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Er, where?! Vilnius isn't the first place you think of for a hen weekend, right? A combination of cheap flights, hotels, booze and food could change all that. Stunning baroque buildings and cobbled streets give this Baltic beauty a fairytale feel, while the city's burgeoning nightlife scene adds the excitement. See the sights on a
beer bike
or have a sauna party for a slice of local Lithuanian life.
In a nutshell: Sightseeing, spas, bohemian bars, cafe culture, clubbing.
Budapest, Hungary
The City of Spas is one of the most popular hen do destination for obvious reasons. Apart from the thermal baths, you've got the stunning River Danube to cruise, gorgeous Art Nouveau architecture,
wine cellars
, the grand Royal Palace, and the party bars of Pest to go crazy in.
In a nutshell:
Thermal baths, wine, culture and clubbing.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Welcome to Game of Thrones world! Follow in the footsteps of Sansa, Arya and Cersei with a hen weekend in Dubrovnik, the city where the King's Landing scenes of HBO's hit fantasy series were filmed. Discover the golden stone walls, castles, fortresses, battlements, baroque buildings, drawbridges and lush gardens on a
city treasure hunt
or do a
spa day
at a luxe location overlooking the Adriatic.
In a nutshell:
Culture, spas and famous TV filming locations.
Riga, Latvia
It might be a firm favourite with stags but Riga has plenty going for it as a hen do destination too. A lovely castle, winding cobbled streets and gorgeous Art Nouveau buildings give the Old Town the look and feel of a little kingdom. Riga offers the perfect balance of culture and clubbing. See the sights by day and get the party started with a
medieval banquet
followed by a big
bar crawl
of the city's courtyard pubs and cellar cocktail bars.
In a nutshell:
Medieval charm, bars, restaurants and clubbing.
Tallinn, Estonia
The definitive east meets west city! Tallinn is a gorgeous Unesco World Heritage city full of pretty pastel buildings, courtyards, winding alleyways, twisted spires and medieval city walls. Think medieval with a modern twist and you're there. Take a walk up Toompea Hill, try your hand at target shooting or go quad biking on an old military base. After dark, hit Tallinn's infamous 'Bermuda Triangle' (between Vaike-Karja and Suur Karja) and do drinks in the notorious Bar With No Name.
In a nutshell:
Culture, clubbing and bucket list activities.
Sources:
Lonely Planet
Telegraph Travel
Travel Protected
