Affordable Europe: City Guides

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Yes, the euro remains strong, but you don't have to max out your credit card to indulge in some of Europe's timeless luxuries. From stylish hotels that won't break the bank, to offbeat boutiques favored by local bargain hunters, the correspondents and contributors of The New York Times offer money-saving tips for visiting 15 major European cities. You can also read suggestions from other Times' readers and share your own tips on visiting Europe affordably.


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Amsterdam
By GISELA WILLIAMS
Amsterdam still harbors a strong bohemian and laid-back spirit, which means plenty of bargains.



Barcelona
By SARAH WILDMAN
Walk through Barcelona, and forget this is the most expensive city in Spain.



Berlin
By GRETCHEN LANG
Eighteen years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the city's depressed economy has kept prices down.



Brussels
By DAN BILEFSKY
It may be home to the European Union and NATO, but Brussels still has cheap beer.



Budapest
By EVAN RAIL
Don't worry about the high euro prices. The Hungarian forint is still used.



Copenhagen
By SETH SHERWOOD
Ranked among the world's most expensive cities, Copenhagen doesn't advertise its bargains.



Florence
By DANIELLE PERGAMENT
Affordable hotels exist in Florence, but you have to dig.



Istanbul
By SETH SHERWOOD
The Turkish city is chic, but is it cheap? If you know where to look.



London
By JENNIFER CONLIN
London's most stylish residents shop in the city's secondhand stores.



Moscow
By SOPHIA KISHKOVSKY
Moscow restaurants, even expensive ones, offer a fixed-price lunch on weekdays.



Paris
By ELAINE SCIOLINO
There's plenty of freebies in Paris, from wine tastings to tango lessons.



Prague
By EVAN RAIL
Some of the best restaurants in Prague are also the cheapest.



Rome
By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO
Bargains can be had — if you're prepared to haggle.



St. Petersburg
By CLIFFORD J. LEVY
Many of St. Petersburg's glories are free or relatively cheap.



Vienna
By SARAH WILDMAN
The key to low-cost Vienna? Avoid the tourists and go where the Viennese live.