Best European city you’ve visited 💜

[Holidayplans]

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!

[Bluntness100]

Barcelona, loads of cheap hotels near las ramblas.

[fruitpastille]

Rome. Santa Maria hotel was lovely.

[rocksteadyfreddy]

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.

[Thewiseoneincognito]

The expensive version of Paris 👌🏼

[Northernsoullover]

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]

Budapest is wonderful. A stunning city with loads to do for all ages and very cheap as a tourist.

[Moonflower12345]

Budapest for me too!

[bubblepond]

Berlin

[GiantHaystacks2021]

Berlin.

[MrsFriskers]

Granada, Valencia or Reykjavik

[NannyOggsWhiskyStash]

Amersfoort is lovely, only about 40 minutes from Amsterdam, but not as many drug tourists.

[StarryStarrySocks]

Copenhagen. I've been 3 times, I love it!

[ivykaty44]

Rome

Stayed in the Italian quarter

Very friendly city and great food

[Itsinthetreesitscoming]

Copenhagen - it has the bonus that the kids will love Tivoli

[bubblepond]

Oh and Copenhagen was great too!

[AllTheUsernamesAreAlreadyTaken]

Krakow

[BunsyGirl]

Florence, Barcelona, Bruges, Salzburg were all great. Geneva was also good, as was Seville. Not a massive fan of Prague.

[boobot1]

@Bluntness100

Barcelona, loads of cheap hotels near las ramblas.

Agree Rome, by a long way. Hated Paris, really hated it.

[peppercorn15]

I really loved Prague

[boobot1]

Sorry wrong quote

[AdaColeman]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Rome

Stayed in the Italian quarter
The Italian quarter??