4 Stunning Destinations in Eastern Europe Which You Must Explore

Round off your European holiday with a trip to the top destinations in Eastern Europe. Head to picturesque Prague—bustling with energy; make a musical sojourn to Vienna lined with imperial palaces that narrate tales of monarchs; savour the wild blend of modernism and the classic at Bratislava, and capture ancient architecture enmeshed like poetry in the modern city of Budapest.

Prague

Prague charms travellers with its top attractions like the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the Petřín Hills, the Wenceslas Square during Christmas time, and the Jewish Quarter with the Old New Synagogue—the oldest in Central and Eastern Europe. There’s also, the Old Town Square, which houses the Prague Astronomical Clock, a timepiece dating back to the 1400s.

Then when you are assuaged with the sights, make a beeline to satiate your tummy with some quintessential Czech meal. Tuck into svícková, a dish of meat, gravy, and bread dumplings with vegetable cream sauce, and round it off with ovocné knedlíky, fresh-fruit dumplings with curd cheese.

Hotel: Ramada Prague City Centre Hotel
Address: Vaclavske Namesti 820 41 Prague,11000 Czech Republic, Prague 1, Czech Republic

The luxurious hotel is situated close to the Wenceslas Square and is a short drive from the main attractions of the city, including Prague Castle and Strahov Monastery.

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Vienna

Shaped largely by its intellectual and artistic foundation, Vienna—the capital city of Austria—is a cultural hub, and as much for the romantic at heart as it is for the history buff.

Walk through the narrow streets of the city, leading to antiquated buildings thronging with stories to tell. Get to Stephensplatz and enjoy Stephensdom, one of the iconic churches in the city. Then stop by at the Museum of Art History, or tour the Schönbrunn Palace to see how the royalty live. And end the day with a lovely meal and a dessert of Socher Torte, a Viennese chocolate cake speciality, mit schlaag—with cream!

Hotel: Enziana Hotel Vienna
Address: Rennweg 51, A-1030 Vienna, Austria

About 5 minutes away from the Vienna State Opera and Stadtpark, and a short walk from the Wein Rennwegg train station, the Enziana is a 3-star plush property equipped with modern amenities. You’ll find the best of Viennese cuisine here, and its proximity to the best shopping and tourist destinations in town make it a convenient stay.

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Bratislava

Bratislava—one of the relatively lesser-known destinations in Europe—is the capital of the newly independent Slovakia. This hazy intrigue of ancient charm of the city that is situated on the banks of the Danube deserves a visit while you’re touring through Eastern Europe.

The verdant city is dotted with hiking and trekking trails for those close to nature, city scrapers that compete with 18th-century spires and squares, and the Male Kaparty—or Small Caparthians—rolling out in the north. Then there are the vineyards on Kaparty’s lowlands!But don’t miss out the famous statues in the city and the Roland Fountain at Hlavné Námestie—the public water supply built in 1572. Later, head to shop at Folk Folk and Prata for arts and crafts, and end your day at Cork to experience the city’s nightlife.

Hotel: Austria Trend Hotel Bratislava
Vysoka 2A, Stare Mesto, 81106 Bratislava, Slovakia

Located in the city centre, Austria Trend is equipped with modern amenities and is close to attractions like the Milan Dobes and Arthur Fleischmann Museums and shopping hot spots in town.

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Budapest

Beyond merely being the capital of Hungary, on the banks of the Danube, Budapest is a cultural and commercial hotspot of the country, a storehouse of a rich Jewish heritage. Composed of three main regions, Buda, Pest, and Óbuda, Budapest is a classic blend of ancient architecture, modern conveniences, and a verdant expanse.

Explore the city’s spa culture with a trip to the Thermal Baths, built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Indulge in stories that line the museums and walls of the city and enjoy its traditional cuisine—perhaps a bowl of gulyás, or goulash. Then take a night walk across the Széchenyi Chain Bridge over the Danube River to experience the sheer drama that the city lights enact. Budapest promises a fairy-tale holiday.

Hotel: Danubius Hotel Budapest
Address: Szilagyi Erzsebet fasor 47, Budapest,1026, Hungary

One of the best properties in the land, the Danubius is a short drive from Szell Kalman Teri Metro Station and provides modern amenities for the discerning traveller, a great selection of Hungarian cuisine, and easy access to the best tourist sites of the city.

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