Hidden gems in Eastern Europe....go!
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Anonymous
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What recommendations do you have for underappreciated, affordable, intriguing places to visit in Eastern Europe? Not cheaper knockoffs of Western European cities, but places with their own unique charm.
Not looking for places that aren't worth the hassle or that have already become overtouristed or overpriced. For example, Croatia sure is a gem, but is no longer "hidden." Vlore, Albania has nice beaches but it is surprisingly not "affordable." Tbilisi, Georgia is cheap but not worth the hassle and Lviv, Ukraine was once charming but now a hazard obviously. Interested in underrated destinations in Poland, Romania, maybe the Baltics, or wherever you might recommend. |
Anonymous
| Sopron and the Esterhazy Palace in western Hungary. |
Anonymous
Hungary is Central Europe. |
Anonymous
| Transylvania absolutely. Blew us away. |
Anonymous
The OP mentioned Poland. |
Anonymous
Does Bulgaria count? It was one of the Central Powers during WWI. |
Anonymous
Yes, I see that. |
Anonymous
| This is a very specific question. I hope you get answers. |
Anonymous
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I think Montenegro is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. Perast, Kotor and Budva are gorgeous.
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Anonymous
| +1 Montenegro. Slovenia is pretty. Western Serbia was green and great for outdoorsy stuff and Belgrade was a fun city. |
Anonymous
We also loved lake skadar (we had an air bb facing it and it was gorgeous), queens beach was also lovely (quiet compared to sveti Stefan). |
Anonymous
Pro tip: if you go to Poland, don't reder to it as "Eastern" Europe when talking to the locals.  Lots of great places to visit, although many, like Gdansk and Wroclaw, aren't necessarily hidden to other Europeans.
FWIW, Croatia as a country isn't overrun with tourists either, but you need to move away from the tourist hubs. |
Anonymous
| Belgrade. But, if you are into eating and partying. Wait for demonstrations to end/remove the regime. |
Anonymous
| Highly recommend Bratislava--a short train ride from Vienna or Prague, but a world away. It's very affordable and has a beautiful old center than feels like a real-life Disney movie. |
Anonymous
| Not sure if still counts as hidden, but I loved Gdansk. Also Krakow. |