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Short City Breaks UK & Europe

Discover cool urban culture with a short city break. From the architectural grandeur of London's landmarks to the historic and neoclassical wonders of Edinburgh, fall in love with a brand-new city with one of our captivating city breaks. Whether you’re seeking to explore, relax or simply wanting to see what an exciting new city holds, do it in style with one of our city breaks. If you’re desiring all things lavish, we have a selection of sumptuous stays boasting five shining stars, or if you’re into heritage and history, then we have a range of traditional retreats that serve up a real ‘ye olde’ charm. With locations all over the UK, we’ve got something for every type of wanderer.

The Best City Breaks in the UK

With the UK being home to an array of stunning locations, it’s no wonder more and more people are choosing a staycation over a vacation. Find plenty of ways to unwind with a relaxing break in Cambridge, discover Merseyside’s wealth of modern bars and swanky restaurants or experience a night of sheer tranquillity with a deluxe spa break in the heart of our cosmopolitan Capital. Whether you’re treating someone to a special birthday surprise or whisking away your other half on a romantic break on your anniversary, we’ve got an exciting range of short city breaks to satisfy your wanderlust.

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Susan · 23-10-2025

Excellent service

Booking with buy a gift was easy problem free and we were so pleased with our choice of hotel which was excellent.
Two Night Hotel Break for Two
Cs · 07-10-2025

70th Birthday gift

Lovely pub hotel Warm and very clean rooms Super menu’s with delicious food. Especially the pie ?? Used park and ride into Stratford both days, ideal and convenient.
Two Night Luxury Getaway Experience Box
Gill · 08-10-2025

Lovely weekend stay

We spent two nights in the West cliff Premier Inn ,in Bournemouth. The hotel is clean ,well run and the evening meal ( gammon and chips ) and then the cooked breakfast we had were lovely . Staff are friendly . Parking is extra at 10 pound for 24 hours in an underground secure carpark. The buy a gift experience was easy to exchange for our hotel and then add to for any extra money.
Two Night Memorable Break for Two
Sandie · 18-10-2025

A very comfortable stay

We were given a room in the annexe next to The Malthouse, as we'd noticed they have a lot of live music. The room was perfect - comfortable and warm enough with a nice ensuite bathroom. Plenty of choice at breakfast in the main hotel, and the staff were always friendly and helpful. Ironbridge is a pretty town with river walks and plenty to explore. Many thanks for a relaxing break!
Two Night Deluxe Getaway for Two
Wb · 16-10-2025

Lovely

Had a one night stay at the Camelia hotel, lovely hotel, spotlessly clean, food very good, staff lovely, definitely would recommend.
Luxury Escape Experience Box
Sarah · 20-02-2022

Fabulous city break

Friendly staff, Fantastic breakfast loads to choose from & Dog friendly
One Night Break with Bubbly at Sandman Signature Hotel
John · 16-10-2025

Good Christmas present

Lovely hotel and was well situated for all the events and activities we required in central Newcastle
One Night Memorable Break for Two
Itsok · 20-10-2025

VERY ENJOYABLE STAY

VERY ENJOYABLE STAY
One Night Stay at a Crowne Plaza Hotel
Shazza. · 30-08-2025

Best Birthday Trip.

We had a three day trip to Edinburgh. We stayed at the Palmerston suites we were greeted by the very polite Ramana. After reading reviews of where we were staying honestly we were not looking forward to it. But on arrival at our room we were pleasantly surprised. A nice big window I lovely comfortable bed with white bedding a very useful kitchenette and a bathroom that was much needed. In fact it had everything we needed clean and well presented. If we come back to Edinburgh, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Edinburgh was amazing the architecture the buildings the scenery the garden is absolutely fantastic. We loved it all.
Two Night Break in Edinburgh
Pauline · 19-06-2018

Lovely brake

2 nights in the heart of Newcastle in a lovely hotel
Two Night Break with Bubbly at Sandman Signature Hotel
Kirstie · 27-08-2025

Weekend getaway

Lovely hotel with helpful friendly staff and fantastic breakfast.
Luxury One Night Stay with Dinner for Two
Debs · 16-08-2025

Fantastic

Very easy to book with buyagift . No problem at all everything was all on computer at the hotel, brilliant
Two Night Stay at a Holiday Inn Express