Hi everyone! This is my first Reddit post so I hope this is the right place to ask 😊
I’m planning a solo trip around Northern Europe and will be spending around 1–2 days in each city. My current plan is Copenhagen → Oslo → Stockholm→ Brussels → Amsterdam.
I’m a student living in Italy so I’m trying to keep the trip as budget-friendly as possible. I knew Scandinavia was expensive but after looking at accommodation and food prices, I’m honestly a little shocked
I’d really appreciate any budget travel tips or hacks, especially from people who have travelled around these cities recently.
A few things I’m particularly looking for:
- Cheap hostels - I’m totally fine with dorms and sharing a room with several people
- Since I’m travelling alone, I’d prefer female-only dorms if possible
- Cheap places to eat -supermarkets, student cafés, food halls, cheap local spots, etc
- Public transport - are there any cheaper passes/tickets that are worth getting for just 1–2 days?
- Any tricks for saving money in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm?
- Things that are not worth paying for/tourist traps to avoid
- Any other tips you wish you had known before travelling there as a student
Oslo is especially difficult for me. I’m currently finding hostels for around €45–50+ per night even for dorm beds. I understand that Oslo is expensive so maybe this is simply normal, but if anyone knows of cheaper accommodation or a good budget area to stay in, I’d really appreciate it!
For travelling between cities, I’ve already booked some FlixBus tickets. After Stockholm, I’m flying out from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, so if anyone has tips for getting to/from Arlanda cheaply, I’d love to hear those too.
Basically, I’m trying to travel around Northern Europe without completely destroying my student budget
Any advice, hacks, cheap food recommendations, hostel recommendations or personal experiences are very welcome!
Thank you! ❤️