Three Spanish destinations made the top five party hot spots, with Benidorm, Madrid and Barcelona all featuring.
As hen dos today are far more elaborate than they once were, with many using them as the perfect excuse to head away for some sunshine and partying, swimwear retailer Pour Moi has analysed everything needed for a great hen do, including accommodation costs, the number of bars and clubs and the Instagramability factor for each city to reveal the best places to visit.
Budapest, known for its famous thermal baths and incredible sights, tops the list as Europe’s best hen do destination. Those looking for a combination of culture and clubbing will be spoilt for choice. Not only does the city boast plenty of beautiful landmarks for you to visit during the day, as well as river cruises and day trips, but it also has a vibrant nightlife, with plenty of bars and clubs for you to dance the night away in.
Spain dominates the top five hot spot destinations, with Benidorm, Madrid and Barcelona coming in second, third and fourth place respectively. Benidorm ranked as the second-best hen do spot in Europe, with the Spanish town being cheaper than both Madrid and Barcelona for accommodation, a glass of wine and a McDonald's meal. Benidorm also benefits from over 2,800 hours of sunshine each year, making it a great destination for those looking for some affordable fun in the sun.
Top 20 Hen Do Hot Spots In Europe
Ranking |
City |
Average Airbnb |
No. of clubs & bars |
Cost of wine |
Cost of McDonald’s |
Instagram-ability (/5) |
Annual Rain (mm) |
Annual Sunshine (hours) |
1. |
Budapest, Hungary |
£220.33 |
293 |
£2.58 |
£4.04 |
3 |
183.2 |
1980 |
2. |
Benidorm, Spain |
£343.33 |
160 |
£2.94 |
£6.14 |
4 |
49.3 |
2870 |
3. |
Madrid, Spain |
£518.66 |
663 |
£2.90 |
£6.71 |
3 |
170.4 |
2740 |
4. |
Barcelona, Spain |
£558.33 |
584 |
£3.35 |
£7.67 |
4 |
144.8 |
2530 |
5. |
Thessaloniki, Greece |
£166.00 |
89 |
£3.27 |
£6.00 |
1 |
135.5 |
3234 |
6. |
Lisbon, Portugal |
£345.33 |
222 |
£6.70 |
£5.97 |
2 |
294.8 |
2801 |
7. |
Sofia, Bulgaria |
£100.00 |
149 |
£4.27 |
£4.97 |
1 |
260.7 |
2223 |
8. |
Albufeira, Portugal |
£557.00 |
93 |
£2.52 |
£5.57 |
3 |
183.2 |
3030 |
9. |
Playa de las Americas, Tenerife |
£339.66 |
30 |
£2.94 |
£6.86 |
2 |
234 |
2890 |
10. |
Athens, Greece |
£263.66 |
182 |
£3.77 |
£5.92 |
1 |
380.9 |
2769 |
11. |
Marbella, Spain |
£815.00 |
84 |
£3.78 |
£6.22 |
2 |
139.1 |
3427 |
12. |
Bratislava, Slovakia |
£209.66 |
77 |
£2.43 |
£5.92 |
1 |
255.9 |
2042 |
13. |
Krakow, Poland |
£191.33 |
201 |
£3.22 |
£4.49 |
3 |
374.7 |
1402 |
14. |
Rome, Italy |
£526.66 |
439 |
£2.93 |
£6.86 |
1 |
258.4 |
2470 |
15. |
Vienna, Austria |
£226.66 |
173 |
£3.77 |
£7.62 |
1 |
128.4 |
1925 |
16. |
Prague, Czech Republic |
£536.66 |
703 |
£4.62 |
£5.56 |
3 |
257.2 |
1670 |
17. |
Berlin, Germany |
£349.00 |
545 |
£4.19 |
£6.77 |
3 |
335.4 |
1712 |
18. |
Valencia, Spain |
£394.66 |
94 |
£2.26 |
£6.82 |
3 |
427 |
2701 |
19. |
London, UK |
£472.33 |
699 |
£5.70 |
£6.08 |
5 |
596.5 |
1640 |
20. |
Riga, Latvia |
£244.00 |
91 |
£3.36 |
£5.11 |
1 |
386.9 |
1760 |
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