27-05-2025
These Are The Most Affordable European Cities For Nightlife, According To New Study
Prague Castle with St. Vitus Cathedral over Lesser town (Mala Strana) at sunset, Czech Republic
There are dozens of European cities known for their incredibly colorful nightlife — but some of the most popular destinations will end up eating into your travel budget quickly if you're hoping to spend a large part of your itinerary enjoying cocktails and bar-hopping.
New data from online gaming company Casino Nova shows the most affordable European cities that don't skimp on fun. The study looked at important factors like the average cost per drink, the number of bars and restaurants in each city, and the overall safety rating in order to determine the most affordable options in Europe.
Here's where you'll want to plan your next trip if you're looking to indulge in Europe's famous nightlife without breaking the bank:
bridges of Prague at Twilight, Czech Republic
The capital and largest city of the Czech Republic earned top spot as the best European city for nightlife with a composite score of 83.34. It was by far the cheapest option on the list, with the average cost of a drink sitting at just $2.60. It's also very safe and boasts more than 266 bars and clubs in its 496 square-kilometer radius.
Kapana district is an area with cocktail bars and a lively nightlife. Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Plovdiv, Bulgaria earned second place with a score of 73.87. The city lists just 16 bars and clubs but it's an overall much smaller city than Prague which makes it feasible to have plenty of options while still on foot. The average cost of a drink remains low at an average of $2.90 per unit.
Aerial view of Gran Via in Madrid at dusk from Circulo de Bellas artes. Spain
The capital of Spain earned third place with a total composite score of 73.74. It's admittedly more expensive than Prague or Plovdiv but it boasts more than 357 bars and clubs, which outnumbers the other cities by quite a bit. It also has a safety index of 71.81.
The Fisherman's Bastion from above with Hungarian Parliament building and River Danube during a golden sunrise in Budapest
The next city on the list is Budapest, which boasts cheap drinks at around $2.69 per unit and more than 205 bars and clubs within its 525 square-kilometer radius.
Street cafe in Zagreb Old Town,Croatia.
Zagreb is the first Croatian city to place, coming in at fifth with a composite score of 73.23. It has the highest safety index rating out of all cities on the list (at 78.67) and drinks are still affordable at around $3.45 per drink.
The next cities on the list included Warsaw, Poland; both Porto and Lisbon, Portugal, followed by Bucharest, Romania; and Dubrovnik, Croatia.
