From Madrid to Marrakech, Prague to Porto, I’ve got 10 great city break deals for the perfect winter escape.
With airfares to European cities relatively low during the winter time, there has never been a better time to explore somewhere new. I’ve found some great city break deals for you to enjoy. All deals include flights and top rated hotels in central locations.
Most city break deals are for two or three nights, however, dates can be changed to suit you requirements – simply edit the search links below. Like city breaks?
Read: My top 30 city break destinations for 2023.
1. Rome: Flights & 4-Star Apt, 28th November, 2 Nights, €219pp
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Rome is always a great choice for a city break. There are ancient wonders at every corner, Rome feels like one magnificent open-air museum. And let’s not forget the food – the home of pizza, pasta and gelato, Rome is a feast for the senses.
I found a great deal in the centrally located 4-star Barberini Hotel is just 500 metres from the Trevi Fountain. Price for a two-night stay is just €151 per person.
Dates and durations can be changed to suit your requirements – simply edit the search dates via the links below. There are many more hotel choices, as well as some top tips for visiting Rome in these posts:
Read: Where to stay in Rome, my top picks of 3, 4 and 5-star hotels
Read: Top things to do in Rome and restaurant recommendations
Search flights here 28 – 30th November €68pp
View Hotel here €151pp
2. Porto: Flights & 4-Star Hotel, 19th November, 3 Nights, €228pp
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I loved our trip to Porto and would highly recommend Porto for a city break. As well as being home to a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is packed with colourful buildings, delightful streets, and has a great food and wine scene.
Enjoy a three-night stay at the 4-star Premium Porto Downtown for just €148 per person. Located in the historical centre, this modern hotel is just 10 minutes walk from the Dom Luis bridge and boasts a sun terrace and bar with scenic views.
Read: Why you need to choose Porto for your next city break
Search flights here 19 – 22nd November €70pp
View hotel here €148pp
3. Madrid: Flights & 4-Star Hotel, 6th December, 2 Nights, €240pp
Visit the Royal Palace, shop the Gran Via, take the tour of Real Madrid’s stadium, or enjoy a tapas trail around the city – there is so much to do in Madrid.
I found great value flights from Dublin departing early morning and returning late in the evening, so you have 3 days to explore this great city. A two-night stay in the superbly located 4-star Opera Hotel is only €157 per person. See lots more hotel options in this post:
Read: Where to stay in Madrid and the top things to do – Madrid travel guide
Search flights here 6 – 8th December €83pp
View hotel here €157pp
4. Marrakech: Flights & 4-Star Riad, 7th December, 3 Nights, €230pp
Marrakech may not be the first place you think of when looking for city break deals from Ireland. However, Marrakech is a great choice if you want to sample the sights and sounds of this fascinating country, and catch some sun at the same time!
For the most authentic experience, a stay in one of Marrakech’s Riads is a must. I found a great deal in the highly rated Riad l’Heure d’Eté, which is just 3-minutes walk from Jamaâ El Fna Square, and it includes breakfast!
Search flights here 7 – 10th December €113pp
View hotel here €117pp
5. Venice: Flights & 4 Star Hotel, B&B, 9th December, 3 Nights, €242pp
The unique floating city of Venice has to be visited at least once in a lifetime. There are so many iconic sights, that simply wandering around its streets and canals will captivate you. However, sipping a latte on St Mark’s Square and taking a gondola ride through the canals have to be done too!
Located just five minutes from St Mark’s Square, the highly rated Hotel Bel Sito e Berlino is great value at just €144 per person for a two-night stay. You can find lots more hotel options in my Venice travel guide here:
Read: Top things to do in Venice and where to stay
Search flights here 9 – 12th December €98pp
View hotel here €144pp
6. Bilbao: Flights & 4-Star Hotel, 12th November, 3 nights, €252pp
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One of the world’s finest art museums, some of the best Spanish cuisine, and a bustling old town, spend a weekend in Bilbao and enjoy one of Spain’s best kept secrets.
If you fancy a day at the beach you can easily hop on the metro but there is more than enough to see in Bilbao’s city centre, which is easily navigated on foot. Read more about our stay here:
Read: 48 hours in Bilbao
Aer Lingus is offering return weekend flights from €108 in November and a three-night stay in the centrally located 4-star Hotel Hotel Miro is only €144 per person.
View flights here €108pp
View hotel here €144pp
7. Nice: Flights & 4-Star Hotel, 17th November, 3 Nights, €223pp
The South of France is always a good idea and Nice is certainly one of the best value short breaks from Ireland. The flight time is only 2 hours 30 minutes from Dublin, and Nice town centre is only 4 miles from the airport, so you can be sipping cocktails on the Promenade des Anglais within a half hour of arriving in France🍸.
Nice has some gorgeous boutiques, amazing restaurants, and of course a fabulous long sandy beach – but that’s not all. Its location in the South of France is ideal for visiting Cannes, St Tropez, Monaco, you can even pop into Italy on the train for your lunch!
This weekend break includes a three-night stay in the top rated Le Windsor, Jungle Art Hotel. Centrally located, and highly rated on TripAdvisor, this is a great choice for a weekend break in Nice.
Search flights here 17 – 20th November €79pp
View hotel here €144pp
8. Lisbon: Flights & 4-Star Hotel, 26th November, 3 Nights, €267pp
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Lisbon is one Europe’s top city break destinations, and after my recent visit I now know why! It has a beautiful old town, and pastel-coloured buildings with terracotta rooftops as far as the eye can see.
Lisbon is very easy to navigate too, but if you don’t fancy walking it, there are delightful old trams and tuktuks available to help you explore this great city.
Read: My Top 10 things to do in Lisbon
Located in Lisbon’s historical area, the Hotel’s decor is inspired in the female world, representing the platonic ideal of women’s aesthetics and balanced forms. featuring attractive lines, the delicacy, lightness and romanticism are an integrant part of our design. the rooms are perfect to relax and are equipped with complimentary coffee and tea facilities as well as private bathroom.
I found a great rate in one of Lisbon’s top rated 4-star hotels – LX Boutique Hotel. See this and lots more hotel and apartment options in this post:
Read: Where to stay in Lisbon – my top 10 Lisbon hotels
Search flights here 26 – 29th November €72pp
View hotel here €195pp
9. Barcelona: Flights & 4-Star Hotel, 16th November, 2 Nights, €192pp
It’s no surprise that Barcelona is one of the world’s best city break destinations. It’s got amazing architecture, mouthwatering cuisine, buzzing nightlife and excellent shopping, and let’s not forget its location on the Mediterranean Sea.
There are many great hotels to choose from, but for this city break deal I have chosen the highly rated Grupotel Gran Via 678. Located just 700 metres from Plaza Catalunya with an outdoor pool and sun terrace, this is a great choice for a central stay in Barcelona. See lots more accommodation options in this post:
Read: Where to stay in Barcelona and the top things to do
Search flights here 16 – 18 November €52pp
View hotel here €140pp
10. Malaga City: Flights & 4-Star Hotel, 5th December, 2 Nights €211pp
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After many years of visiting the beach resorts on the Costa del Sol, I finally got around to enjoying a Malaga city break, and I can’t believe what I have been missing for the last 30 years!
Despite being the six largest city in Spain, Malaga feels more like a vibrant town. Its colourful streets are a delight to explore and it is packed with history and culture, as well as tasty tapas bars.
Many of the top things to do in Malaga are located close together so you can see most of the highlights in a Malaga city break. My Malaga travel guide has all you need to know about discovering this great city:
Read: Top things to do in Malaga, where to stay and eat
The 4-Star Soho Boutique Hotel Colón is just €125 per person for a two-night stay. I chose early flights from Dublin on 8th of October and returning on the 10th in the evening, this will give you three days to explore the city and beyond.
Why not walk the Caminito del Rey too? I did this recently and can’t recommend it highly enough!
Read: Top tips for walking the Caminito del Rey
Search flights here 5 – 7th December €87pp
View hotel here €124pp
All prices are correct at time of issue but are subject to change. Please note some these city breaks deals contain affiliate links, where I receive a small commission if a booking is made – but at no additional cost to you.
Sarah
