A short holiday in a famous city can be quite expensive. You can quickly spend a lot of money on accommodation, sights or transport. Here are a few tips on how you can get to know the cities of the world on a small budget.

 

Overnight stay

 

If you are staying overnight in the city, look for the cheapest offers on the internet beforehand. In many cities there are simple two-star hostels, youth hostels, private rooms or budget hotels such as Etap and Formel Eins. Although there are usually also campsites in cities, these are usually outside the city centre; what you save on accommodation costs, you have to spend on transport and time. Many websites are dedicated to finding cheap deals, such as www.hostelbooker.com or www.booking.com.

 

Transport

 

The cheapest and fastest way to travel in big cities is by underground. Find out where you want to go on the city map beforehand. The sights are often close enough together to walk.

 

 

Food

 

You can save a lot of money on food. Skip the restaurants and tourist traps and look for takeaways. Depending on where you are staying, you can also buy ready meals at the supermarket and heat them up in your accommodation. Many hostels and hostels now have microwaves and kettles.

 

Places of interest

 

The most famous tourist attractions are usually the most expensive. But you can also get to know the city more cheaply. Look at monuments and buildings from the outside if the entrance fee is too expensive and wander through beautifully landscaped and free parks.

Do without guided tours.

In many cities, there are special offers where you can get admission to a variety of museums and sights with a savings pass. Find out more at the tourist information centre.

A good tip for a cheap and romantic city tour are trips on commercial ferries. They cost little money as they are used as daily transport and are less designed for tourists and you can take great photos of the city skyline from the water.