Polish City dubbed ‘Venice of Eastern Europe’ is one of the cheapest holiday spots for Brits with £30 return flights

By ESTHER MARSHALL

Published: 07:57 BST, 22 May 2025 | Updated: 07:57 BST, 22 May 2025

A Polish city known as the ‘Venice of Eastern Europe’ is one of the cheapest holiday destinations for a break this summer.

Wroclaw, a city in southwestern Poland, earned the Venetian title as its built across 12 islands which are separated by canals. 

But while the city has some similar characteristics to Venice, it’s a much cheaper choice for a summer break. 

Brits can fly to the Polish gem for under £30 with the journey taking just two hours in total. 

And it’s not just canals that tourists will find there. 

Wroclaw, pronounced vrot-swaaf, has a pretty Old Town that’s centered around its lively central square. 

While it hosts a Christmas market in winter, the square is used for markets and social events during summer. 

And children will love Wroclaw’s dwarfs. Statues of dwarves have been popping up all over the city since 2005. 

A Polish city known as the ‘Venice of Eastern Europe’ is one of the cheapest holiday destinations for a break this summer

And children will love Wroclaw’s dwarfs. Statues of dwarves have been popping up all over the city since 2005

The small figurines, some just 20cm high, are located all over the city and tourists can keep their eyes peeled to spot them or use a map to find the tiny figures.  

Ostrow Tumski is the city’s Cathedral Island and one of the prettiest areas of Wroclaw to get lost in. 

Lonely Planet reveals: ‘The beautifully preserved Cathedral Island is a treat for lovers of Gothic architecture.’  

The Gothic cathedral is the fourth church to have been built upon its site and one of the city’s major landmarks. 

Each evening a lamplighter wearing a cape and hat, lights the island’s gas lamps in a tradition that can’t be missed. 

And Wroclaw is a bargain choice for holidaymakers looking for value this summer. 

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs just 40 zloty (£7.96) according to Numbeo while a cappucino comes to 14 zloty (£2.79). Domestic beer is also fantastic value at just 14 zloty (£2.79) for a pint. 

At the other end of the scale, a new study by Post Office Travel Money recently revealed that Oslo is the most expensive destination for a city break in 2025. 

Wroclaw, a city in southwestern Poland , earned the Venetian title as its built across 12 islands which are separated by canals

Wroclaw, pronounced vrot-swaaf, has a pretty Old Town that’s centered around its lively central square

Tourists will need to fork out a whopping £636.29 to afford a two-night break in the Scandinavian city. 

The research has found that two nights of three star accommodation in Oslo adds up to £304 on average.

And costs quickly add up in Oslo even after you’ve paid for accommodation.

Tourists will need to pay £173.08 for a three-course evening meal for two on average while a glass of wine comes to an eyewatering £9.86. A beer comes to over £8 while a Coca-Cola costs as much as £4.17.

Flight prices correct at time of writing. 

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Polish City dubbed ‘Venice of Eastern Europe’ is one of the cheapest holiday spots for Brits with £30 return flights

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