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Best European city you’ve visited 💜
Holidayplans · 19/09/2021 11:15
What is the best European city you’ve been to for a short break? I would love to hear about any relatively cheap hotel you discovered too 
We have younger and older children and want to book a five day break over half term.
Done and loved Amsterdam several times. Been thinking Prague but I don’t really have a clue. Would so love some help!
Which European city have you loved and where did you stay? Wanting to start ticking some off as the years roll by.
Thank you!
rocksteadyfreddy · 19/09/2021 11:24
We had this conversation last night in a group of friends and everyone who had been said Prague was amazing.
Personally, nowhere for me beats Rome.
Northernsoullover · 19/09/2021 11:29
Barcelona. Not just for the architecture but the fact that you can go to the beach. Pobleneu and Barceloneta beach are ok but you can even jump on a train and either go to Calella way or down in Sitges direction. If you don't like the beach there is enough to keep you occupied in Barcelona for 5 days.
Sofia71 · 19/09/2021 11:29
Budapest is wonderful. A stunning city with loads to do for all ages and very cheap as a tourist.
NannyOggsWhiskyStash · 19/09/2021 11:31
Amersfoort is lovely, only about 40 minutes from Amsterdam, but not as many drug tourists.
ivykaty44 · 19/09/2021 11:32
Rome
Stayed in the Italian quarter
Very friendly city and great food
Itsinthetreesitscoming · 19/09/2021 11:32
Copenhagen - it has the bonus that the kids will love Tivoli
BunsyGirl · 19/09/2021 11:33
Florence, Barcelona, Bruges, Salzburg were all great. Geneva was also good, as was Seville. Not a massive fan of Prague.
boobot1 · 19/09/2021 11:33
@Bluntness100
Agree Rome, by a long way. Hated Paris, really hated it.
AdaColeman · 19/09/2021 11:36
Rome for all the layers of history, good interesting food, weather, and exciting city vibe.
Krakow for the culture, laid back elegance, good restaurants, friendly people.
Luckystar1 · 19/09/2021 11:36
Rome for me too. I am jealous when I hear someone is going for their first time. There’s nothing like your first visit to Rome!
Porto is also lovely!
Heyha · 19/09/2021 11:38
Malaga is often overlooked, it's a great little city in its own right and is a good base for exploring the other 'big ticket' cities in the region. Also Malaga beach was empty on a Sunday afternoon when I visited which is almost unheard of in Spain in my experience 😂
WeAreTheHeroes · 19/09/2021 11:40
Rome - amazing with so many familiar sights to see in person, though frantic and a bit bonkers too. Good food expensive in the centre as it's a capital city.
Valencia - compact, walkable, varied architecture, beautiful parks, by the sea, fab weather. What's not to love?
Serenissima21 · 19/09/2021 11:43
Rome
Stayed in the Italian quarter
The Italian quarter??
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