| A city break can be a great way to escape from the | | | | enjoy the city. Flights into Bruges - as well as many |
| day-to-day sameness of regular life and can be a | | | | hotels - are very reasonably priced. |
| true breath of fresh air any time of year. Many | | | | 3. Prague, Czech Republic |
| people have the misconception, however, that | | | | The low cost of spending time in Prague has |
| escaping to another city for a day or two is simply | | | | drastically increased this city's popularity as a city |
| too expensive and unreasonable. The fact is, it is | | | | break destination. It's little wonder, considering its |
| perfectly possible to enjoy a city break - the trick is | | | | excellent cultural and historical attractions. Throw in |
| selecting a value destination where you won't have | | | | the many cheap hotels and inexpensive dining |
| to break the bank. We've selected to top five | | | | options, and it's easy to see why Prague has become |
| European cities where you can escape from it all | | | | a hot discount destination. |
| without going broke. | | | | 2. Budapest, Hungary |
| 5. Berlin, Germany | | | | Few European cities boast as many last minute hotel |
| This German capital is chock full of excellent | | | | deals as Budapest. Between its vibrant nightlife and |
| attractions, and many of them are incredibly low | | | | its many compelling attractions, the capital of |
| priced. It's possible to get a steeply discounted | | | | Hungary makes for a truly splendid city break. Cheap |
| museum pass for the many great places on Museum | | | | hotels are abundant in Budapest, so put this hot city |
| Island, for instance, allowing you to soak up a bit of | | | | on the top of your list. |
| culture without spending a fortune. Accommodations | | | | 1. Gdansk, Poland |
| in Berlin come in a wide range, but there are plenty | | | | Most seaside cities are expensive to visit, but Gdansk |
| of budget options. | | | | - located on the Baltic Sea - is an excellent exception. |
| 4. Bruges, Belgium | | | | Savvy travelers know that this European city is |
| Situated right on the sea, the ancient city of Bruges | | | | brimming with last minute hotel deals, and that many |
| is stunningly beautiful - and wonderfully low priced. | | | | of Gdansk's biggest charms - like its Royal Route and |
| There is a plethora of fascinating monuments to take | | | | its phenomenal pier - are totally free ways to |
| in for absolutely free; the popular Belgian pastime of | | | | immerse yourself in an unforgettable city break. |
| enjoying topnotch beer is also a low cost way to | | | | |