From Reykjavik to Paris, take advantage of shoulder-season savings in top European cities.

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Europe is truly an all-season destination.

However, some seasons are less crowdedand subsequently less expensivethan others.

Exterior garden and statue

Exterior of The Louvre in Paris, France.Credit:Violetta Smirnova/Travel + Leisure

The same search and travel dates were used from 2024 to compare the year-over-year cost.

Lastly, it’s important to note that prices and percentages are on average and are subject to change.

Read on to see which cities made the cut and uncover some extra money-saving tips.

Aerial view of a town on the water.

Aerial view of Reykjavik, Iceland.Ambika Verma/Travel + Leisure

Fantastic free attractions include theGlasnevin Cemeteryand the tranquilNational Botanic Gardens, which Ternavan highly recommends.

Finally, Ternavan recommends purchasing aLeap Visitor Cardto get around.

You need not spend a fortune to experience it.

A street lined with shops

Shopping in Dublin, Ireland.Griffin Ungar/Travel + Leisure

Similarly, “Few visitors realize that they can experienceWestminster AbbeyorSt.

Additionally, budget-friendly dining options abound, fromMathallen food hallto Michelin-starredBrasserie Blanche.

On land, explore the city’s stunning surroundings.

A person walking the streets of a city with a large cathedral behind them.

St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England.Gautier Houba/Travel + Leisure

We’d be remiss not to mention Stockholm’s incredible culinary scene.

The city also offers plenty of unique dining options.

Buildings along the water

The Oslo Opera House in Norway.Maria Klenner/Travel + Leisure

Colorful buildings in a harbor

Nyhavn Harbor in Copenhagen, Denmark.Tessa Desjardins/Travel + Leisure

A bike in a park in Madrid

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Old Town Square with the Statue of the Mermaid and restaurant patios in Warsaw, Poland.

Warsaw, Poland’s Old Town Square.benedek/Getty Images

Buildings and boats along a river

Buildings along the water in Stockholm, Sweden.Ivey Redding/Travel + Leisure

People walking the streets of Berlin

Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin Germany.Stephanie Pollak/Travel + Leisure

Royal architecture

Courtyard at Palais Royal in Paris, France.Leopoldine Bauer/Travel + Leisure