Get Change from $200: The Cheapest Destinations for Staying in 5-Star Hotels

A new Hotels.com report examined which cities offer luxury hotel stays at the lowest prices. Topping the list is Nha Trang in Vietnam, where a night costs $94. In second place is Zaragoza, Spain, where a night in a 5-star hotel costs $160. And also: what is the most important thing for guests in luxury hotels?

Ilan Arnon, mako Published: 10.06.26, 08:29 | Updated: 10.06.26, 10:36 Photo: monticello, Shutterstock

The Hotels.com 2026 Hotel Price Index ranked the most attractive destinations for tourists looking for a luxurious stay on a budget. The index found that the cheapest destination in the world for a stay in a five-star hotel is Nha Trang in Vietnam, with an average price of $94 per night.

The 10 cheapest destinations for staying in a 5-star hotel

Nha Trang, Vietnam ($94)

Zaragoza, Spain ($160)

Wrocław, Poland ($160)

Tirana, Albania ($174)

Riga, Latvia ($174)

Zagreb, Croatia ($174)

Sofia, Bulgaria ($178)

Heraklion, Crete ($187)

Tallinn, Estonia ($187)

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic ($140)

Zaragoza, Spain. Second overall, and first in Europe | Photo: AlexeMarcel, Shutterstock

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As part of the report, a survey was also conducted among 11,000 people from 10 countries, asking what they define as luxurious. At the top of the list of demands: a jacuzzi with a view (44 percent), a penthouse suite (41 percent). When asked what makes a hotel luxurious, the participants answered quality food (31 percent), a room with a view (30 percent), and high-level room service (28 percent).

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