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The good news for Americans who visit Europe is that they no longer need a travel permit to visit … for now.
Bad news is that much of Europe can be pricey, hence the fact that many Americans in their lives can only visit sparingly.

But if you are dead on crossing the pond, there is a surprising city that is called Most affordable destinations In Europe this spring.
Sent with lively neighborhoods, flowering wild flowers and spacious canals that wind through the cityscape, this underrated Dutch city is worth a visit, especially because it is so wallet-friendly.
Rotterdam: one of the best alternatives in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of those cities that travelers cannot wrap. “Am I welcome or am I not?” Is what travelers ask nowadays. The most popular city in the Netherlands has announced that it is no longer the life of the party.


Asked to stay away from Shenanigans from the neighborhood, travelers wonder why the locals can participate, but not those who have fored more than hundreds of dollars at airline tickets to get here.
That’s a fair question, right? Well, the well-documented ‘Stay Away’ campaigns of Amsterdam did not change in ‘Welcome Back’ in 2025, and therefore more Dutch cities, such as Rotterdam, have been crossed by Canal Landed by Canal.
Rotterdam, just a train -travel from Amsterdam, is super easy to reach. Take a deuce to Amsterdam and say hello to one of the most underrated (and affordable) cities in Europe.


And believe me – you won’t miss Amsterdam once you visit!
The canals are just as beautiful and perhaps even more fun, with fewer crowds, for a bike ride, boat trip or a nice walk through the picturesque waterways of the city.
So affordable, even solo travelers will love Rotterdam
Another reason why travelers have to venture to Rotterdam instead of dealing with the Karen-like attitude of Amsterdam is sufficient travel savings.
Amsterdam is notoriously pricey, but that baton was not handed over to Rotterdam.
Here you can score great offers for numerous fascinating museums, especially in the field of art and fashion such as popular Boijmans van Breuringen and Kunsthal museums.


One of the best deals you can find are Rotterdam’s Tourist ticket For $ 17.75 and good to explore even in the outskirts and in another underrated Dutch city, The Hague.
It is undoubtedly the best way to jump through the city to cover the most land. Visitors are enthusiastic about the buzzing markets of Rotterdam and a flawless food scene, home base 17 eateries in Michelin!
Accommodations are where you will find the most savings, especially for solo travelers.
As Gobankingrates notes, some private rooms can be booked for just $ 13 per night A&O Rotterdam.
Even 4-star well-known names such as Doubletree through Hilton Rotterdam Center Hardly any triple figures for $ 105 in March, followed by local favorites The usual Rotterdam Hold on double digits for $ 92 per night.


Rotterdam’s new hype for 2025
Gobankingrates is not the only remarkable publication to mark Rotterdam as your next go-t in Europe.
Earlier this year we reported that the travel experts went so far during the Time -out that the well -known names went aside, a crowning Rotterdam the best city in Europe for 2025!
Bold words.
This was largely partly because Rotterdam was the true heartbeat of the Netherlands with a rich culture and modern attractions, including the new Fenix Museum Open doors in MayWho offers a unique narrative experience with migration through art.


Can you fly to Rotterdam?
Rotterdam has its own airport (RTM). After all, it is a large city of 664,000 inhabitants.
Unless you are on an epic euro trip, the chances of booking a feasible trip to Rotterdam are slim for no.
Yes, there are popular hubs to find connections such as Barcelona, London and Lisbon, for example, but it is actually a lot easier to book a non -stop flight to Amsterdam and jump on board a fast train.
There are several carriers to choose from. I would recommend using one of my favorite travel tools, Rome2rioTo find the best schedule for your travel schedule.




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