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City breaks

Holidays from £160 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
  • 1 Apr 2027
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£1,158 pp

Paramount Hotel

7.6

Good

New York, United States
  • 6 Apr 2027
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Heathrow

Prices from

£799 pp

Holiday Inn NYC Lower East Side

New York, United States
  • 25 Nov 2027
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£2,020 pp

Aliz Hotel Times Square

8.3

Very Good

New York, United States
  • 6 Apr 2027
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Heathrow

Prices from

£1,089 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.

Holiday Inn München - Leuchtenbergring

8.5

Very Good

Munich, Munich Area, Germany
  • 14 Dec 2026
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Bristol

Prices from

£250 pp

Opera

Prague, Prague Area, Czech Republic
  • 15 Nov 2026
  • 4 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Newcastle

Prices from

£250 pp

Panorama Hotel Prague

Prague, Prague Area, Czech Republic
  • 15 Nov 2026
  • 4 nights
  • Room only
  • Newcastle

Prices from

£230 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.

NH Madrid Ribera del Manzanares

9.3

Excellent

Madrid, Madrid Area, Spain
  • 4 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Manchester

Prices from

£697 pp

Elba Madrid Alcalá

9.1

Excellent

Madrid, Madrid Area, Spain
  • 4 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Manchester

Prices from

£641 pp

NH Madrid Balboa

9

Excellent

Madrid, Madrid Area, Spain
  • 4 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Manchester

Prices from

£719 pp

Short weekend breaks abroad

San Carlo Suite

Rome, Rome Area, Italy
  • 27 Nov 2026
  • 3 nights
  • Room only
  • Birmingham

Prices from

£349 pp

Hotel Bookquet

Prague, Prague Area, Czech Republic
  • 19 Mar 2027
  • 3 nights
  • Room only
  • Glasgow

Prices from

£410 pp

Viceversa

Paris, France
  • 20 Nov 2026
  • 3 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Manchester

Prices from

£441 pp

Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station

Amsterdam, Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
  • 26 Feb 2027
  • 2 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Liverpool

Prices from

£273 pp

Best Western Amiral Hotel

Paris, France
  • 20 Nov 2026
  • 3 nights
  • Room only
  • Manchester

Prices from

£401 pp

Plus Prag Hostel

Prague, Prague Area, Czech Republic
  • 19 Mar 2027
  • 3 nights
  • Room only
  • Glasgow

Prices from

£280 pp

Hotel Mercure Paris 17 Batignolles

Paris, France
  • 20 Nov 2026
  • 3 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Manchester

Prices from

£391 pp

Villa Brown Ermou

Athens, Athens Area, Greece
  • 4 Dec 2026
  • 3 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Stansted

Prices from

£412 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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