Bit of context: I’m going on vacation in about a week for 10 days. I’d like to go somewhere in Europe. I’m in my early 20s. I’d like to stay in 1 or 2 cities, but because I’m on a bit of budget, ideally I would like to spend the 10 days without having to take a flight to get from one the other, a short train ride or something of that nature is much preferable.

A bit about my personality: During the day I want to relax and go to the beach. I like to party but at the same time I like history, art, history, walking around, architecture, food, culture, sightseeing. Ideally I’d like to spend most of my days at the beach and walking around a beautiful city with good culture, sites, and history, and during the night have the option to party and enjoy the night life.

Another option would be to spend the first half of my trip with a destination that fits some of these criteria, and the second half of my trip with a destination that fits the missing criteria (for example, the first destination being for the beach, and the second destination being for the nightlife). Again, these two places would have to be quite close to one another.

Hostel recommendations would also be greatly appreciated.