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City breaks

Holidays from £210 per person

City breaks are all about escaping the stresses of daily life for a couple of days and swapping all of this to explore the local culture.

Many travellers venture on city breaks to enjoy a short but sweet holiday. After all, city breaks work around your schedule; giving you a taste of the location you’ve waited so long to visit.

Want to relax for a few days, explore a bustling city jam-packed with tourist attractions and enjoy a spot of shopping? Or, are you looking to get the best of both worlds with a city break by the beach? Well, we can find the perfect destination for you!

City break deals

Use the filters to narrow down by price, star rating, board basis, departure airport and more.

Prices and availability may change, confirm with the provider before booking. Prices include all mandatory fees and taxes.

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

8.5

Very Good

New York, United States
  • 2 Dec 2026
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Heathrow

Prices from

£1,533 pp

New York Hilton Midtown

7.9

Good

New York, United States
  • 27 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Room only
  • Heathrow

Prices from

£2,397 pp

Hotel Edison

8.5

Very Good

New York, United States
  • 3 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Heathrow

Prices from

£2,241 pp

Soho Boutique Hotel Las Vegas

8.3

Very Good

Malaga, Costa Del Sol, Spain
  • 10 Oct 2027
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Belfast Intl

Prices from

£575 pp

Cheap European city break deals under £250pp

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Prices and availability may change, confirm with the provider before booking. Prices include all mandatory fees and taxes.

XO Hotels Blue Tower

8.5

Very Good

Amsterdam, Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
  • 4 Jan 2027
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£243 pp

Best Western Zaan Inn

8.1

Very Good

Zaandam, Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
  • 4 Jan 2027
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£243 pp

Six Inn Hotel - Budapest

8.6

Very Good

Budapest, Budapest Area, Hungary
  • 7 Nov 2026
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Stansted

Prices from

£246 pp

Our top 3 city breaks this month

Athens

Steeped in ancient history, Athens is the perfect cultural city break. The scorching climate means that those in search of a tan won't be disappointed.

Barcelona

Brimming with culture, a holiday to Barcelona makes for sunny getaways that are guaranteed to create everlasting memories of fun in the sun.

Amsterdam

There’s every reason to visit Netherlands’ quirky capital city – Amsterdam, with its impressive scenery, lively atmosphere and choice of adventure.

Last-minute European city break deals

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Prices and availability may change, confirm with the provider before booking. Prices include all mandatory fees and taxes.

D8 Hotel

9.3

Excellent

Budapest, Budapest Area, Hungary
  • 7 Nov 2026
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Stansted

Prices from

£326 pp

ACHAT Hotel Budapest

9.1

Excellent

Budapest, Budapest Area, Hungary
  • 7 Nov 2026
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Stansted

Prices from

£256 pp

Corinthia Budapest

9.3

Excellent

Budapest, Budapest Area, Hungary
  • 26 Nov 2026
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Stansted

Prices from

£636 pp

Short weekend breaks abroad

NH Bussum Jan Tabak

Bussum, Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
  • 14 May 2027
  • 2 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Glasgow

Prices from

£328 pp

Ares Milan

Milan, Lombardy, Italy
  • 15 Jan 2027
  • 3 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£261 pp

Grand Hostel Berlin Classic

Berlin, Germany
  • 5 Feb 2027
  • 3 nights
  • Room only
  • Stansted

Prices from

£227 pp

Catalonia Born

Barcelona, Barcelona Area, Spain
  • 27 Nov 2026
  • 3 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Manchester

Prices from

£450 pp

Oriente Atiram Hotel

Barcelona, Barcelona Area, Spain
  • 27 Nov 2026
  • 3 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£393 pp

Hotel the YARD Berlin

Berlin, Germany
  • 5 Feb 2027
  • 3 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Stansted

Prices from

£302 pp

Hôtel B Square

Paris, France
  • 12 Mar 2027
  • 2 nights
  • Room only
  • Glasgow

Prices from

£309 pp

Zoku Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
  • 19 Feb 2027
  • 2 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Edinburgh

Prices from

£404 pp

Prices and availability may change, confirm with the provider before booking. Prices include all mandatory fees and taxes.

Why are city breaks popular?

City breaks are more popular now than ever before. A mini-break lets you explore different places all around the world, across a shorter period; without paying over the odds. A city break is a perfect choice for a brief escape. If you’re looking to discover the pulse of your desired city or explore the rich history and vibrant nightlife, a city break is the holiday for you. Even better, city breaks offer flexibility; you’re not waiting on scorching temperatures to ensure you have a good time, like on a sunbathing holiday. Instead, you can travel in or out of peak season and get your holiday fix!

Where to go for a cheap city break?

The best destinations for a cheap city break completely depend on your personal preferences, all of which we at icelolly.com will tailor to your holiday package. Planning a city break doesn’t mean you can’t get your sun fix for the year; there are plenty by the beach to choose from. Stroll over to Barceloneta Beach after a day of sightseeing in Barcelona. Or, enjoy the quirky Lummus Park Beach in Miami after stepping into history at the Art Deco Historic District. Meanwhile, enjoy the “city that never sleeps” in New York. Stroll down Fifth Avenue by day and embrace the magic of Broadway by night!

What are the best city breaks in Europe?

icelolly.com compares the best city breaks in Europe, from romantic Rome, scenic Prague and historical Amsterdam to bustling Barcelona. Not forgetting weekends away to the exciting cities of Lisbon, Venice and Milan. Whether you’re looking to embark on a romantic break to Paris, learn about Berlin’s intriguing history or spend a weekend away in Budapest, we have plenty of city breaks to choose from. Your city break doesn’t just have to be stretched across a weekend, either; we offer plenty of locations for you to enjoy the luxuries of a city stay, for longer. Brilliant!

How to book a city break

Select which airport you’re looking to fly from, the duration of your city break, your chosen holiday dates and whether you’re looking for a completely self-catered trip, or would prefer breakfast and dinner included in your package. Don’t worry about hold baggage; a cabin suitcase will suffice, ensuring you travel lightly on your city break. Plan the adventures you’ve always dreamed about and more importantly, budget ahead of your city break. This way, you know you’re not returning home to any unforeseen surprises in your bank account and have organised to squeeze in every sight possible during your time in your chosen city!

The Destination Finder

Know what you want from your holiday but don’t know where to get it? Just ask our Destination Finder! We’ll narrow it down to your perfect destinations and find the best deals to get you there!

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