Bright and affordable: three best European cities to spend the New Year's Eve have been named

New Year's Eve is one of the most anticipated holidays around the world, but sometimes it doesn't live up to the hype. Therefore, in order to fully enjoy the festive atmosphere, you should choose a place where there are no long queues in pubs and the streets are filled with festive lights

The rating of European cities that are the best to celebrate the New Year's Eve was compiled by one of the European low-cost airlines and published by the Express. Its experts collected data on nightlife in these capitals, as well as prices in bars and restaurants. They also took into account the number of hashtags on Instagram, which indicates how many beautiful photos you can save.

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has topped the list of the best European cities to celebrate the New Year's Eve. Known for its vibrant nightlife, gothic architecture, and affordability, it boasts 548 bars and clubs, the largest number in Europe, as well as low prices for prosecco, a traditional holiday drink.

In addition, with more than 19 million Instagram hashtags, Prague is among the top ten Instagrammable destinations, so the holiday pictures you bring back from your trip will make your friends very happy.

Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is the second best European city to celebrate New Year's Eve. Relax in the Széchenyi Thermal Baths, the largest mineral baths in Europe, then head out to explore the city's historic streets and choose among the 208 bars and clubs to party. Social media enthusiasts will appreciate its status as the 10th most Instagrammed city and 8th highest in TikTok searches.

Barcelona, Spain, is suitable not only for summer but also winter. The city offers 453 bars and clubs and the second cheapest prosecco in Europe. Take photos at the famous Sagrada Familia, as Barcelona ranks third on Instagram hashtags and leads in TikTok searches.

In general, here is the list of the 10 best cities to celebrate the New Year's Eve:

1. Prague, Czech Republic
2. Budapest, Hungary
3. Barcelona, Spain
4. Lisbon, Portugal
5. Berlin, Germany
6. Sofia, Bulgaria
7. Riga, Latvia
8. Bucharest, Romania
9. London, England
10. Madrid, Spain

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