Asked Before Departure
The questions friends send us on a Thursday night, answered once and kept here.
Can I really see a city in 48 hours?
You can see its character. Each plan picks one headline sight, one neighbourhood and one booked dinner, leaving time to wander. Trying to tick off every landmark is the quickest way to come home tired.
Which of the five cities is cheapest for a weekend?
Prague and Lisbon are usually the most affordable for food and drink. Seville and Bologna sit in the middle, and Copenhagen is clearly the most expensive. Flights and hotels vary more by date than by city.
Do I need cash?
Cards and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere. Prague uses Czech koruna and Copenhagen Danish krone; a small amount of local cash helps at markets and in some small bars.
Which tickets should I book in advance?
The Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral, Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon and Prague Castle on busy weekends, plus your Saturday dinner. Use official websites wherever possible.
Is hand luggage enough?
Yes for two nights. Prioritise comfortable walking shoes for Lisbon's hills and Prague's cobbles, and a light layer for evenings.
Which city is best without flying?
Prague and Bologna are the easiest to reach by train from Central and Western Europe. See Getting There for routes.
Which neighbourhood should I stay in?
Stay central so Friday evening is not spent commuting: Baixa or Chiado in Lisbon, Old Town or Malá Strana in Prague, Santa Cruz or El Arenal in Seville, Indre By or Vesterbro in Copenhagen and the Centro Storico in Bologna.
Are these cities good for a solo weekend?
Yes. All five are walkable with good public transport, and the bar-counter dining culture in Seville and Bologna suits solo travellers especially well.
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