Top 10 stag and hen do destinations in Europe

When it comes to planning the perfect hen night, few places deliver like London. Whether you and your girls are looking for a relaxing spa break, a wild night on the tiles or a civilised and classy Afternoon Tea, the capital has you covered. Want to save a few pennies while you’re at it? Then check out our selection of London’s best budget-luxury accommodation.

It’s a fact: no-one has craic quite like the Irish – which is probably why so many of us flock to Dublin for a great weekend. And there’s plenty to appeal to hen parties, too: atmospheric pubs and bars playing traditional Irish folk music, super chic cocktail bars and a great foodie scene ensure you won’t be short of excellent restaurants to choose from. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the city offers a great selection of hotels too…

Brighton is another popular choice for the perfect hen do. Coastal, cosmopolitan and full of character, Brighton offers plenty to see and do. Grab your gelato and spend a kitsch day on the pier, go to Western Road to sample some of the best international food in the country or head to one of Brighton’s many bars and clubs to party the night away. Of course, a trip to the seaside isn’t complete without some Fish and Chips – try The Regency for some of the best seafood in town.

Made famous by the hit show TOWIE, Marbella is an undeniably popular destination for hen parties abroad. And why not? The glamourous resort in Spain has become synonymous with day-time pool parties, beachside restaurants and great hotels. The classiest resort on the Costa del Sol, Marbella is also known for attracting the rich and famous, with harbours full of luxury yachts. Why not join them on the water with a boat ride or sailing lessons?

If you’re looking for a wild hen party abroad filled with dancing, parties and hangovers in the sun, Ibiza might be the choice for you. You and the girls can siesta by the pool during the day before hitting up the island’s infamous clubs by night. However, if a serene sun-kissed retreat in Spain is more your thing, Ibiza has plenty for that too: wander the charming streets of Ibiza’s old town before heading out with the group to sample some traditional tapas dishes during the warm evenings.

Edinburgh has to be one of the best cities in the UK for a stag do. Easily accessible with plenty to see and do, the Scottish capital offers something for everyone’s tastes. Why not explore Edinburgh’s famous landmarks, such as Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, sample some of Scotland’s finest food and drink – Scotch whiskey anyone? – or simply dive into the city’s famously welcoming pub scene. Just don’t put the groom in a kilt – it’s been done…

One of Europe’s most exciting cities, Amsterdam is one of the most popular destinations for Brits – and it’s not hard to see why the city appeals for stag parties abroad. But aside from the city’s most notorious neighbourhood (you know which one we mean…), the Dutch capital actually has a lot to offer stags, from city bike tours and historic walking tours to iconic museums like the Heineken Experience or the infamous Sex Museum.

A classic for stag dos, the capital of the Czech Republic is famous for its beer culture. In fact, the city boasts its own beer museum, beer spa and not one but two beer-themed hotels. But if none of that floats your boat, there’s still plenty to see and do – after all, Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Eastern Europe. Explore the city’s imposing castle, admire both classic and modern architecture and remember the city’s tragic history at the Prague Jewish Museum.

You might not have heard much about Budapest yet, but that will change soon; the Hungarian capital is definitely a star on the rise for stag dos abroad. Located pretty much in the centre of Europe, but easily reachable from the UK and Ireland, Budapest offers visitors something really different: the city is one of Eastern Europe’s premier spa towns, with thermal baths found almost everywhere, while ‘ruin pubs’ have sprung up in the city’s more neglected neighbourhoods, offering cool hipster hangouts in shabby-chic dive bars.