7 Best Budget-friendly European Cities for Solo Travelers

Every person should try solo traveling once in a lifetime at least. Traveling to different places lets you explore marvelous sights in the world while exploring different cultures. Along with creating unforgettable memories by visiting the best sights in the world, you will get the chance to meet people around the world. In simple words, we can say that solo travel can make your life changed. If you are planning to start solo traveling, it is recommended to start with European cities. Here, we have given you some of the best budget-friendly European cities for solo travelers.

Seven Best Budget-friendly European Cities For Solo Travelers:

• Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany:

If you are a solo traveler, Freiburg im Breisgau in Germany is a place where you should definitely visit. While visiting here, you will be impressed by the modern amenities, representing an amazing contrast to the wonderful and historic streets. 

If you want to see the precedents of medieval architecture, then you should definitely come here. The two remaining medieval gates— Martinstor and Shwabentor- that you can see in the old town, are the exponent of medieval architecture. Along with this, you can see a 13th-century church called Freiburger Munster. This church is adorned with Romanesque architecture and has a Gothic structure.

• What To Do Here?

While exploring Freiburger Munster, don't forget to visit the market on Munsterplatz Square, which is below the church. If you want to taste traditional "bratwurst" hot dogs, this market is the ideal place to appease your cravings. What else should you try more to curb hunger? 

If you are a pizza lover, then don't forget to try Flammkuchen, which is actually a kind of French pizza. Moreover, you can try a Swiss dish named Raclette and fried potatoes. Freiburg is a city located near the borders of Germany, Switzerland, and France. So, the traditional foods have the specialities of all these three nations.

Do you want to see the wonderful views over Freiburg and beyond? Then, you need to walk over one kilometer up to Schlossberg. If you are a nature-lover, make sure that you try hiking in the nearby Black Forest. Shausinland, located nearby, is a mountain where you should take a trip on a day to enjoy the excellent views over the forest and make your trip unforgettable.

• Riga, Latvia:

Do you like to travel alone? Then, Riga is a destination that you should definitely visit to create some memorable moments. While the sight-seeing spots are located within walking distance, they are also safe to visit because of the relatively low crime rates. 

If you want to make a trip at a reasonable price, Riga is a good choice. If you take a Riga Free Walking Tour to the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia and the KGB Museum, you will be amazed by the bending of lovely parks with architectural beauty giving you a chance to explore the fascinating history of this green city.

 What To Do Here?

Are you someone who loves to explore historical things? If so, then this city has a lot of things to offer. Several museums are located in this city from where you get to know its history as a USSR country. Besides, visiting these museums, you will get to know more about the past of the city; for instance, when Nazi Germany occupied this city, what was the condition of this city in WWII. 

Moreover, there are a lot of cultural institutions, the major focus of which is on other topics; for instance, the Riga Art Nouveau Museum and the Art Museum RIGA BOURSE.

 If you travel to Riga alone, you can find plenty of things to do. For instance, you can go to a massage center and soak at ESPA. Besides, you can visit Cenas Tīrelis Preserve to enjoy paddleboarding during sunrise with SUP Adventures. 

Additionally, you can wander the old town and enjoy the scenic beauty from the top of St. Peter's Church. To make your trip more enjoyable, you can spend some days of your holiday trip in the medieval town of Cēsis, the seaside destination of Jūrmala and the wonderful Kemeri National Park.

• Amsterdam, The Netherlands:

Amsterdam is such a city that will definitely amaze you with its beauty. Moreover, the Dutch people who live here are very friendly as well as welcoming. Almost every person who lives here can speak the English language and they do not even expect any tourists to speak Dutch.

 The beauty of the traditional canal houses is really praiseworthy. This city has several mind-blowing attractions and sights. Whether the old castles or the courtyards or the cobbled streets, everything of this city is going to make you mesmerized. If you come here, don't miss to visit the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum.

• What To Do Here?

This city houses a lot of museums, attractions and so on. Besides, there are many activities which you can do here to make your trip more exciting. So, in one word, we can say that Amsterdam will never make you feel bored. 

When it comes to public transportation, you will not face any hassles. Like other European cities, this one is also a walkable city. In addition, you can use tram, metro and bus systems for transportation. If you want to taste the local delicacies, then give poffertjes, fries, and stroopwafels a try to quench your appetite.

You need to spend near about 20 euros on average for a meal at a restaurant. If you go to any fancier place, you might have to spend a lot more. When it comes to accommodation, you will find mid-budget hotels, which cost around $150-200 per night. So, for accommodation you don't need to spend as much money as is required to stay in other European capitals.

• Barcelona, Spain:

As you are a solo traveler, you should definitely visit Barcelona, which has a lot of things to explore. When you travel in this city, the friendly and sociable people will give you a warm welcome. A lot of young professionals prefer living here, whereas digital nomads from the European Union choose Barcelona as their living destination. 

Even if you can't speak Spanish properly, you will not face any difficulties in going around this city by yourself. Are you looking for an affordable place to travel solo? Barcelona can meet your needs because it is cheaper than most of the Western European countries. If you want to make a trip to escape the hustle & bustle, then you should spend some time in Santa Anna.

• Madrid, Spain:

If you are looking for the best budget-friendly city to travel solo in Europe, Madrid is the ideal destination. When you visit the city, you will be impressed by its scenic beauty. After coming here, you may also feel so connected with the place that you may think of shifting here permanently. The outstanding architecture makes this city beautiful. 

The friendly and welcoming behaviour of the locals will touch your heart. If you can speak Spanish, you will get an extra benefit to get connected with the locals of the city. Whether you talk about food or drinks or weather, everything in this city is just awesome. If you want to explore the artistic heritage of the Spanish monarchies, then you should definitely visit the Gallery of Royal Collections.

• Athens, Greece:

It is one of the best cities you can explore in Europe. When you visit this city, you will be amazed by the street art. If you are a solo traveler, Athens is a city to which you should definitely visit at least once, mainly if you are willing to know more about ancient Greek history. You can take a tour of the Acropolis to make your trip memorable. If you have time, then you can visit the Greek Islands to make your trip more enjoyable.

• Bruges, Belgium:

Do you love to explore medieval architecture? Then, you should visit Bruges at least once which is one of the best budget-friendly European cities for solo travelers. This is considered a very important city in both Belgium and Europe, because of its ports. The best thing is that Bruges is totally safe for solo female travelers.

Belfry of Bruges, which is called the city's symbol, is one of the unique landmarks that will amaze you in Bruges. This landmark is also known as the Church of Our Lady. In this city, it is the tallest building. If you come here, don't forget to visit the Grote Markt, which is located beside the Belfry of Bruges. If you are looking for the safest solo female travel destinations in Europe, Bruges can be the ideal city. 

The Bottom Line:

In this article, we have mentioned the seven best budget-friendly European cities for solo travelers. If you haven't traveled solo yet, we will suggest that you should try it at least once. Trust me, you will never regret this decision.