AntwerpApril 10, 2025, by Hansen van der Woude

Your ultimate interrail travel route along the most beautiful European stations? We've got you covered!

Antwerp, April 10, 2025, by Hansen van der Woude

Your ultimate interrail travel route along the most beautiful European stations? We've got you covered!

Is Interrailing on your list for next summer? Well, we have a top tier number here good-looking destinations are ready for you. The stations are especially hot here, but the cities… phew, you really can’t pass them by. Choo choo, let’s quickly visit these gems. This article was created in collaboration with Booking.com

Antwerp Belgium

Antwerp Belgium

First stop: at our neighbours in Belgium. You probably know it, the iconic train station of Antwerp. Which not only serves as a station, but also as a rave location (yes, that's lit). In addition to this gem, the city also has a lot to offer in the field of fashion and art: vintage shopping or viewing art in the KMSKA. Come on, time for a day of Antwerp - the city is waiting for you! Sleep at Little Antwerp Holiday, stylish, centrally located and just like the city, just as much charm!

Here you will find our favorite restaurants in Antwerp! 

Porto, Portugal

Porto, Portugal

Toot toot, in Porto you are greeted by impressive blue azulejos (Portuguese tiles) – a bit like Delft blue, but in Portugal. Home sweet home. Why Porto? Affordable, good wines, tasty food and full of rooftop bars. Afterwards you dive into your bed satisfied at the trendy Gallery Hostel. Or do you value your privacy a little more? Then the cozy InBloom Apartments je go-to. Close to the station, so you can get back on the chuckle right away.

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary

There it is: Keleti Pályaudvar, not to be missed. This stately neoclassical station is an eye-catcher in Budapest. And what is so great about this city, is that it is all still quite budget-friendly. When in Budapest, then you have to bathe, visit the ruin bars and a boat trip on the Danube is also not bad. In the evening you sleep well at Limehome Budapest Mosonyi u. Close to the metro and the central station, you are like a fish in water here.

Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich, Switzerland

Lots of greenery, a beautiful lake and close to the mountains, welcome to Zurich. A ten minute walk from Zurich Hauptbahnhof is Hotel St. Josef. Ideal for when you are with two: nice beds, wooden details and natural tones. In the summer they also have a nice terrace. From the hotel you are also with both legs in the city center and at the well-known lake.

Naples, Italy

Naples, Italy

Futuristic Naples? Yep, speaking of Stazione di Napoli Afragola, designed by Zaha Hadid. Discover lively Naples or take the train to Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast. All win-win. In Naples you sleep stylishly in the city center at The Rooms of Naples. And Naples = Italy, Italy = pizza, nothing better than that.

Valencia, Spain

Valencia, Spain

Valencia-yeah!! The Estació del Nord station is a colorful Art Nouveau gem. It's sun, beach, city – best of both worlds and just a little bit quieter than Barcelona. For a city also absolutely a lot of green, and for our favorite restaurants, see this list. You will find conviviality at Colo Colo Hostel, and for a hostel this looks tip-top in order. A little more luxury? Then you should go to Nalu Valencia Boutique Hotel, more boho vibes and chill rooms. Vamos!

 

Leipzig, Germany

Leipzig, Germany

The Berlin-dupe is Leipzig. You arrive via Hauptbahnhof, one of the largest terminal stations in Europe, plus shopping mall. Leipzig in three words: creative, underground and affordable. Do you want to be close to all the hotspots? Then sleep in the apartment Luga Homes – Nikolaikirche. If you thought the trip there was expensive enough, then Hostel Multitude je way to go.

Paris, France

Paris, France

Weekend in the city of love? Then you arrive at Gare du Nord station, a real classic with cast iron details and marble stairs. From the station you can roll straight to Montmartre or take the metro to one of your favorite hotspots. Paris is always a good idea, and very easy to reach from the Netherlands. If you are in Paris, you also want to sleep in the French atmosphere. This is what you do at Hotel Les Deux Gares: bright colors, animal prints, wooden chairs, you name it. But cozy, that's for sure. Just as cozy, but a little less luxurious, is the Fraternity.

Check here for all our Paris tips!