Title: Eastern Europe Travel Guide: Best of Eastern Europe, Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Eastern Europe](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Europe-Hotels.d6049473.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Eastern Europe](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Europe-Holiday-Rentals.d6049473.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Eastern Europe](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Eastern-Europe.d6049473.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Eastern Europe Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Eastern-Europe.d6049473.Car-Hire-Guide)[Eastern Europe Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Europe.d6049473.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Eastern Europe Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Cemetery gate in Kašperské Hory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025682/9466ab01-1cfc-4955-9816-1f14eecf279f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cemetery gate in Kašperské Hory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025682/9466ab01-1cfc-4955-9816-1f14eecf279f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kamenné lázně](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125537/800fa017-eb70-48df-8035-9e134b29fb7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bog Jezerní Chalupská in the Šumava National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000042463/cc52aeec-4f29-458f-8d58-b71afbf7d236.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Budapest is also called the "City of Baths". Széchenyi is one of the many thermal baths in Budapest. The outdoor pool has 38°C even in the winter. There are also plenty of indoor pools to check out!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/715/6c257b8f-571a-4e8a-b070-ed9996314a19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Eastern Europe Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Eastern Europe ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Molzhaninovsky District 3.5/5(6 area reviews) When in Molzhaninovsky District, you can plan a visit to Mega Khimki Mall and Ezhi Monument, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscow-Molzhaninovsky-District.dx553248635949096884) ![One of the jewels of Kazan! The new mosque connects the old Kazan Khanate with modern Russian and Islamic architecture, and serves to keep the memory of the original 16th century mosque alive. One of the best sites in all of Kazan, Tatarstan and Russia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118258/74c050df-af27-449b-99cd-7f877b51347e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kazan City Centre 4/5(7 area reviews) The museums and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Kazan City Centre. Kazan Academic Russian Bolshoi Drama Theatre and Central Market are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Ploshchad Tukaya Station or Kremlyovskaya Station to get around the larger area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kazan-Kazan-City-Centre.dx553248633981727999) ![Moscow City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000662241/8811d19b-b525-4a16-9199-006bd7d0147b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Moscow City Centre 4.5/5(81 area reviews) Theatres, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Moscow City Centre. Make a stop by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Kremlin Arsenal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Okhotny Ryad Station or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscow-Moscow-City-Centre.dx3000662241) ![Kazan Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502943/b7345c35-647b-4470-bd1b-8e0312a53015.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### St. Petersburg City Centre 4.5/5(147 area reviews) Fascinating museums, prominent churches, and charming cafes are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to Alexandrinsky Theatre or Architect Rossi Street might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Petersburg-St-Petersburg-City-Centre.dx6200526) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Moskovskiy When in Moskovskiy, you can plan a visit to Vnukovo Airport Public Museum of Battle and Labor Glory and State Memorial Museum of Bulat Okudzhava, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moskovskiy.dx3000019976) ![It's iconic.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2395/058d7684-8e99-4d2c-8967-2069e8160516.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Administrative Okrug If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or State Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station. 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Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=67292355&PinnedHotelID=67292355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049473) ![Hilton Prague](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18000/17986/de5e9df3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Prague Pobrezni 311/1 Prague £66 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Prague. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) My sister and I had an amazing time at the Hilton Prague. The staff were all extremely courteous and helpful, including the bartenders at the Cloud 9 bar. The hotel was very clean and we had no issues. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Prague. 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(1,252 reviews) Great location Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Hotels-Aparthotel-Stare-Miasto.h4310502.Hotel-Information) ![City Pop 2Night Prague - Self check-in](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108780000/108772700/108772686/b88657b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### City Pop 2Night Prague - Self check-in Legerova 1627/61 Prague Stay at this aparthotel in Prague. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (368 reviews) Perfect. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Prague-Hotels-City-Pop-Prague.h108772686.Hotel-Information) ![Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76490000/76481100/76481005/5314b5d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost 36 Dob u. Budapest Stay at this aparthotel in Budapest. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/State-Hermitage-Museum-St-Petersburg-City-Centre.d6066673.Attraction) ![Bolshoi Theatre which includes theatre scenes, heritage architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066603/c1749372-6d44-4e42-932f-3be39b44b57a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bolshoi Theatre 4.5/5(39 reviews) A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bolshoi-Theatre-Moscow-City-Centre.d6066603.Attraction) ![St. Basil\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501923/df680b37-60df-4d9a-82ba-fa27b2881a2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Basil's Cathedral 4.5/5(80 reviews) Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline. 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