Region and interest
Best destinations for hidden gems in Europe
8 of the 16 destinations we track in Europe score highly for hidden gems, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for hidden gems in Europe
#1
Albania
Albania
hidden gems score: 10/10
USD 60–100 / person / day
Best May to September
#2
Iceland
Iceland
hidden gems score: 10/10
USD 230–400 / person / day
Best May to September
#3
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
hidden gems score: 9/10
USD 70–120 / person / day
Best May to September
#4
Montenegro
Montenegro
hidden gems score: 9/10
USD 90–160 / person / day
Best May to September
#5
Czechia
Czechia
hidden gems score: 8/10
USD 90–160 / person / day
Best April to June
#6
Croatia
Croatia
hidden gems score: 8/10
USD 120–220 / person / day
Best May to September
#7
Greece
Greece
hidden gems score: 8/10
USD 130–230 / person / day
Best May to October
#8
Portugal
Portugal
hidden gems score: 8/10
USD 140–220 / person / day
Best April to June
Common questions
- Which destinations are best for hidden gems in Europe?
- 8 of the 16 destinations we track in Europe score highly for hidden gems, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest hidden gems option in Europe?
- Albania carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 60–100 per person for a typical trip.
- When is the best time to go in Europe?
- For Albania our season model points to May to September.