City breaks
Holidays from £209 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
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Prices and availability may change, confirm with the provider before booking. Prices include all mandatory fees and taxes.
Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street
- 10 May 2027
- 4 nights
- Room only
- Heathrow
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Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residence
9.7
Excellent
- 8 Jul 2027
- 7 nights
- Room only
- Luton
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Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square
9.2
Excellent
- 17 Dec 2026
- 4 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Manchester
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Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
8.4
Very Good
- 6 May 2027
- 4 nights
- Room only
- Manchester
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Cheap European city break deals under £250pp
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Agape Apartments
- 23 Nov 2026
- 4 nights
- Room only
- Gatwick
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The Flying Pig Uptown Hostel
8.2
Very Good
- 18 Dec 2026
- 4 nights
- Room only
- Manchester
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Parador de Málaga Golf
8.6
Very Good
- 9 Nov 2026
- 4 nights
- Room only
- Leeds/Bradford
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Last-minute European city break deals
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NH Collection Budapest City Center
9.2
Excellent
- 19 Oct 2026
- 4 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Gatwick
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Catalonia Sagrada Familia
8.6
Very Good
- 1 Nov 2026
- 7 nights
- Room only
- Stansted
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PURO Kraków Kazimierz
9.5
Excellent
- 23 Oct 2026
- 4 nights
- Room only
- Birmingham
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St. Christopher's at the Winston
- 4 Dec 2026
- 2 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Liverpool
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Sanpi Milano
- 14 May 2027
- 2 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Manchester
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SANA Reno Hotel
- 29 Jan 2027
- 2 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Gatwick
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Corendon Amsterdam New-West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- 18 Dec 2026
- 2 nights
- Room only
- Glasgow
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Four Elements Hotel Amsterdam
- 5 Feb 2027
- 2 nights
- Room only
- Edinburgh
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Best Western Dam Square Inn
- 18 Dec 2026
- 2 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Glasgow
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Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station
- 6 Nov 2026
- 2 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Manchester
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Renaissance Amsterdam
- 8 Jan 2027
- 2 nights
- Room only
- Birmingham
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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!
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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!
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