City Breaks

Whether you’re crunching through the snows of Edinburgh, strolling grand galleries in Paris or squeezing into lively rooftop bars in Porto, city breaks give you an exhilarating, intense cultural immersion. Our collection of places in the most interesting cities across the UK and Europe, will help you settle straight into the local pace at charming townhouse B&Bs, boutique hotels and chic apartments.

All our special places to stay are personally inspected by our team and chosen for their warmth and character. You book directly with the owners, meaning no fees or fuss from us, a better deal for them and a great trip for you.

Hotel San Mamolo Gallery

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Hotel San Mamolo
Bologna
From €130 p/n

Hotel

43 rooms for 2 - 4
A charming hotel in a quiet neighbourhood in medieval Bologna, just the ticket for a city escape filled with food, history and culture

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Artist Residence London Gallery

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Artist Residence London
Pimlico, London
From £170 p/n

Hotel

10 rooms for 2
A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

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Cima Rosa Gallery

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Cima Rosa
Venice
From €190 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

6 rooms for 2
A 15th-century Venetian palazzo, lovingly restored with stylish rooms overlooking the Grand Canal and a designer's insight into the city

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Palazzo Colpace Gallery

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Palazzo Colpace
Siracusa
From €120 p/n

Self-catering

3 places for 2 - 6
View-filled apartments in Ortigia, the heart of Siracusa. Immerse yourself in the blue of the Ionian Sea; walk to culture, shops and restaurants

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Hôtel Passy Eiffel Gallery

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Hôtel Passy Eiffel
Paris
From €170 p/n

Hotel

49 rooms for 2 - 3
A calm, leafy bolthole in one of Paris' most elegant districts. Step out to stylish boutiques, good bakeries – and the Eiffel Tower

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