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Holiday rental accommodation for great weekend breaks and family holidays
With some of the worlds most exciting cities just a couple of hours away, city breaks offer a fantastic option for a memorable holiday, whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, family holiday or last minute weekend break. With an abundance of cheap flights to great destinations across Europe and beyond, weekend city breaks have never been more accessible and affordable.
Holiday rental properties offer a fantastic option for great value city breaks, with more space, privacy and flexibility than a hotel. Many holiday home owners are happy to take bookings for short breaks and even offer discounts to fill last minute vacancies and quieter periods. So if you’re looking for a bargain, combining a cheap flight with holiday rental accommodation is a great way to find a cheap weekend city break. Whatever your budget, we have a range of unique holiday rental homes in great city centre locations in Europe and beyond.
Great City Break Destinations
Top Five European City Breaks
London City Breaks
With something for everyone from famous landmarks, royal attractions, historical sights, world class theatre, fascinating museums, fantastic shopping and some of the best nightlife in Europe, London is perfect for an exciting weekend break.
Paris City Breaks
One of the world's best loved cities, the French capital is a celebration of art, history and culture packed full of famous landmarks, historical sights and world class art galleries. Stylish, romantic and sophisticated, it's impossible not to fall in love with this magical city.
Prague City Breaks
With its fairytale architecture and medieval Old Town, the 'City of a Thousand Spires' is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Steeped in history and culture with a delightful bohemian atmosphere, Prague is the perfect destination for an unforgettable city break.
Venice City Breaks
Arguably the most romantic city in the world, La 'Serrenissima' (the serene one) truly lives up to its name. With cars banished, set out by foot or boat to discover the maze of canals, bridges and narrow streets for which this enchanting city is renowned.
Barcelona City Breaks
Renowned for its eclectic architecture, outstanding food and fantastic nightlife, this vibrant city is a joy to visit. With its coastal setting, Mediterranean climate and friendly atmosphere, it's no surprise that Barcelona is one of the top city break destinations in Europe.
With so many great cities on your doorstep, the only thing you need to decide is where do you want to go? European city breaks are great for cheap weekend breaks and a chance to experience the culture, history and lifestyle in another country. Choose from a range of self catering apartments and holiday homes in classic destinations for European city breaks such as Paris, Prague, Venice, Nice, Dublin, Barcelona, Amsterdam or Rome.
With no need to book a flight and easily accessible by car or train, British city breaks are ideal for last minute holidays. Sample some of the best tourist attractions, shopping and nightlife the UK has to offer with a visit to one of the great cities in England, Scotland or Wales. Further afield, why not combine a classic beach holiday with a city break for a great family holiday in top countries across the world in such as USA, South Africa, Morocco or Australia.
See a selection of available city break homes
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Design and charming parisian flat for 6 pax in the center of Paris - 3 bedrooms to sleep 7
- From £1575 per week
- 4th Pompidou Centre/Le Marais | France
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Home from Home in Central Edinburgh - 1 bedrooms to sleep 4
- From £330 per week
- Edinburgh & Lothians | Scotland
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Rome Charming 2 bedroom apartment in Trastevere with large terrace - 2 bedrooms to sleep 7
- From £543 per week
- Rome City | Italy
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Design and charming parisian flat for 6 pax in the center of Paris
France , Ile-de-France (Paris area) , Paris , 4th Pompidou Centre/Le Marais
Apartment/ flat 6 persons. 5 room(s) , of which 3 Bedroom(s), Independent kitchen, Living room, Dining room, 1 bathroom Surface area : 125 m2 / 1345 sqft Year of construction : 1930, Date of last renovation : 2007 Amenities Bedding : 2 Double be... [full details of property 95646]
Home from Home in Central Edinburgh
Scotland , Edinburgh & Lothians
This beautiful one bedroom apartment has just been renovated to the highest stanard. I ts classically decorated and furnished lounge directly overlooks the Water of Leith so it is perfect for those relaxing nights in, but is also just a stone's t... [full details of property 75078]
Rome Charming 2 bedroom apartment in Trastevere with large terrace
Italy , Rome & Lazio , Rome City
This charming apartment on the last floor to lease out for short stays is located in Trastevere, in the heart of the Eternal City, on the 7th and 8th floor of a nice block of flats with a superb view on the city roofs, 50 metres from the public tr... [full details of property 71616]
Rome,delightful flat in the heart of the city
Italy , Rome & Lazio , Rome City
This charming apartment for vacation rentals is located in the heart of the Eternal City, on the 3rd floor of a lovely, characteristic 3 storey building, on Via della Luce, a picturesque alley in Trastevere district. The apartment, 80-square m... [full details of property 56291]
4 apartments in Rome on the same floor, sleep 5-25, in the centre, Vatican area
Italy , Rome & Lazio , Rome City
These 4 apartments,in Vaticana area, are on the same floor of a building located right in front of the San Pietro station, only 200 meters from St. Peter’s Basilica and 500 meters from the historic center of Rome (Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountai... [full details of property 18283]
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