Many destinations of Europe's favorite Stags have gotten some rest during the Covid-19 pandemic, but it appears that the British for their trip and their intense drinks have returned in vengeance. As a result, many cities have begun cracking down on these badly behaving tourists.
“My bachelor's degree fell sharply during Covid and now I'm picking up again,” tells tour guide Daniel in Budapest, Hungary, one of the most popular budget destinations. “We need income from tourists, but these large party groups only (not pay) for free guided city tours, and they continue to sing, stumble, get sick on the streets and wake up locals,” he spoke to the Telegraph. Daniel added that the chaos will affect a small number of elderly residents who have not yet been evicted from the district. In 2017, Budapest banned pedal-driven gimmicks known as “beer bikes” due to noise and safety concerns.
In 2020, new laws were introduced to reduce the city's Red Light district, and in 2023 District VII hiked late-night screams and public urination fines. That same year, the venue was also given the right to refuse bookings for large groups.
But Budapest is not the only destination to launch crackdowns on these Stagdos. What's revealed below are six European destinations that have finally had enough of these bad behavior tourists.
Amsterdam
In 2023, the Dutch capital banned boosie guided tours and marijuana smoking in the infamous Red Light district. In the same year, Amsterdam also launched a “Stay Away” digital campaign targeting young British men with warnings about fines and arrests. Also, restrictions were introduced on short-term rentals and alcohol sales during certain times.
Barcelona
The Spanish cities' actions against unwanted tourists include strict enforcement of noise and action fines, cracking down on unlicensed party promoters and short-term rental properties, and implementing stricter restrictions on public drinking.
