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Iconic sights, world-class attractions, restaurants you’ll want to write home about… discover just what makes the world’s most famous cities so exciting on a short break or weekend away.

When you search for cheap city breaks on TravelSupermarket, you can compare amazing deals to top cities and save money on your getaway. Filter your search by hotel star rating, guest reviews, board type and price to find the right deal for you and get ready to explore somewhere new.

Popular city breaks

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The Corner Hotel

4.5

Excellent

Barcelona, Barcelona Area, Spain
  • 25 Aug 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • From Liverpool

Prices from

£587 pp
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Best Aranea

4.2

Very Good

Barcelona, Barcelona Area, Spain
  • 23 Sept 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • From Manchester

Prices from

£427 pp
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ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

4.3

Very Good

Barcelona, Barcelona Area, Spain
  • 25 Aug 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • From Liverpool

Prices from

£555 pp
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Cheap city break for less than £250pp

Cheap short breaks are easy to find, with many offering great-value accommodation, low-cost public transport and plenty to eat and drink without breaking the bank. Generally, for breaks in Europe, central cities such as Prague, Krakow and Budapest, and the Baltics (Tallinn, Vilnius and Riga) are excellent budget destinations. You can also find cheaper options in the likes of Italy, Spain and France. Head south in Italy to Naples and Palermo. In Spain, smaller cities, such as Toledo and Cordoba, tend to be much cheaper than big hitters Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, while Toulouse, with its large student population, is a top budget choice for France. Outside of Europe, Marrakech, in Morocco, provides great value on a short break. Of course, if you compare prices and are flexible on when you travel (and perhaps don't mind a cheaper hotel), you can book cheap city breaks almost anywhere.

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Six Inn Hotel - Budapest

4.2

Very Good

Budapest, Budapest Area, Hungary
  • 16 Oct 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • From Stansted

Prices from

£171 pp
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Aparthotel Santi

4.4

Excellent

Krakow, Krakow Area, Poland
  • 8 Jan 2026
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • From Stansted

Prices from

£229 pp
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Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Cracow

4.4

Excellent

Krakow, Krakow Area, Poland
  • 8 Jan 2026
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • From Stansted

Prices from

£144 pp
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City breaks at family friendly hotels

Family holidays don’t always have to be of the fly-and-flop variety – just think, on a whirlwind short break, the kids won’t even have a chance to cry boredom! So, wave goodbye to noisy days at the waterpark and say hello to one of these crowd-pleasing places for your next escape.

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Mercure Roma Centro Colosseo

4.4

Excellent

Rome, Rome Area, Italy
  • 29 Oct 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • From Gatwick

Prices from

£492 pp
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Best Western Blu Hotel Roma

4.2

Very Good

Rome, Rome Area, Italy
  • 15 Aug 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Stansted

Prices from

£325 pp
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Best Western Amsterdam

4.1

Very Good

Amsterdam, Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
  • 21 Aug 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • From Birmingham

Prices from

£417 pp
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European city breaks

There's a reason why travellers can't get enough of weekend breaks in Europe: no two city breaks are the same. Whether you're after romance, nightlife or just a short budget break, these European cities will draw you in for a closer look…

How do I find the best deal for a city break?

Finding the best deal for a city break is easy if you can be flexible. Visit summer cities that are busy in spring and autumn when crowds are thinner, prices lower and queues shorter.

For summer bargains, look for midweek city breaks instead of weekend breaks. Be flexible with travel dates and look at using a low-cost airline, and you're likely to make even bigger savings on your city break.

Know of a major event in your destination? It’s best to avoid them if you’re after a city break bargain. Places such as Venice are busy in summer, but the annual carnival (Feb/March) here also sees tourists flooding the city streets, pushing up hotel prices.

How do I find the best deals for a last-minute city break?

When is the best time to book a cheap last-minute city break? Well, according to TravelSupermarket data, it’s two weeks before your departure date.

Most people tend to look for deals between four and two weeks before the day of departure, while some leave it as late as one week before. Quick and easy, city breaks make for great late escapes – especially if you’re travelling to a European destination.

Generally speaking, the closer you get to the date, the cheaper it gets – taking a risk here can pay off. However, if you leave it to the absolute last minute (as in the week of), there’s likely to be a jump in price.

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Best city break destinations for couples

Sneak away for a cheap weekend break, go big in New York, or plunge into the unfamiliar with your other half – whether it’s romance or adventure you’re after, a holiday in one of these exciting destinations will only bring you closer together.

Best city break destinations for culture

Got that must-do list ready? Good, you’ll need it in these cities. With museums and galleries, architecture and art, history tours and a packed cultural calendar, you might not get through all the sights in one short visit, but that’s all the more reason to return.

Best city break destinations for nightlife

Night owl? These high-energy destinations are at their best when you are. Chill pints at a pub, dancing ‘til dawn, or something entirely different… whatever kind of night out you’re looking for, in these cracking cities the party only stops when you want it to.

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