32 Affordable Cities That Offer More Than Expensive Tourist Traps
16. Pécs, Hungary

Pécs is one of Hungary’s best-kept secrets—a small city brimming with Roman ruins, Turkish mosques, and early Christian tombs. It has a youthful energy thanks to its university, and a strong arts presence thanks to its galleries, museums, and music scene. With Mediterranean-style architecture and fewer crowds than Budapest, Pécs offers a sophisticated yet laid-back vibe. Why visit: Layered history, sunny streets, off-the-radar European elegance.