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Our city breaks bundle flights and a handpicked hotel into one easy, ATOL-protected package — with weekend city breaks in Europe from £201 per person and long-haul escapes to New York, Dubai and beyond. Whether it’s a last-minute city break, a romantic weekend for two or a few days away with the kids, everything’s sorted before you fly.

LAST MINUTE CITY BREAK DEALS

  • City Breaks in New York
    from £727pp
  • City Breaks in Amsterdam
    from £214pp
  • City Breaks in Krakow
    from £214pp
  • City Breaks in Dubai
    from £739pp
  • City Breaks in Rome
    from £202pp
  • City Breaks in Paris
    from £206pp

Why choose a TUI city break?

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FLEXIBLE FLYING

We've partnered with leading airlines to give you more choice on where and when you fly.
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HANDPICKED HOTELS

Our handpicked hotels are all within easy reach of the top sights.
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HASSLE-FREE

All our city breaks come with flights and a hotel rolled into one handy package.

WHAT CITY BREAK IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Answer four quick questions and we’ll match you with the right city from our current city break destinations.

BEST CITY BREAKS IN EUROPE

BEST CITY BREAK HOTELS

CITY BREAKS BY MONTH AND SEASON

Spring city breaks

March · April · May

Shoulder-season prices before the summer rush — tulip season in Amsterdam, blossom in Paris and comfortable sightseeing weather everywhere.

from £202pp

Summer city breaks

June · July · August

Long evenings and café terraces. Head north to Copenhagen, Stockholm and Berlin to skip the fiercest heat, or pair Nice with an afternoon on the beach.

from £219pp

City breaks in September & October 2026

September · October

Our favourite window — summer crowds gone, prices down and cities like Rome, Krakow and Budapest at their best. September and October 2026 breaks are on sale now.

from £202pp

Winter city breaks

November · December · January · February

Christmas markets in Vienna, Prague and Cologne from late November, then January-sale prices across Europe — or swap winter for 30°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

from £209pp

Only got a few nights?

Two nights covers a weekend in Paris or Amsterdam from £206pp. Three-night city breaks in Europe are the sweet spot for Rome, Prague and Budapest — and four or more unlocks long-haul: New York from £727pp, Dubai from £739pp.

WHERE CAN OUR CITY BREAKS TAKE YOU?

From weekends in Europe to adventures in far-flung destinations, our city breaks come in all shapes and sizes. Barcelona serves up striking architecture with a side of sunshine. Amsterdam's a favourite with culture vultures thanks to its bushel of museums. And Lisbon's pretty, cobbled streets make it another one of Europe's highlights. Further afield, the USA has some firm contenders for the world's best city break - stroll around Central Park in New York City, or experience the legendary nightlife Las Vegas has to offer. Meanwhile, in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has a super-modern skyline to write home about.

No matter where you end up, we've got a handpicked selection of centrally located hotels, and offer a range of expert-led experiences to help you explore. So, even if you're looking at a last-minute city break, you can relax knowing everything's sorted.

CITY BREAK FAQS

It depends what you’re after. For a first city break, Paris, Amsterdam and Rome pack in the most sights per day. On a budget, Krakow and Budapest start from £214pp with flights and hotel included. For winter sun, look at Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Our city break deals start from £201 per person.

Three nights is the sweet spot for Rome (from £202pp), Prague, Budapest and Lisbon — enough time for the big sights plus a lazy morning. Cities with short flight times from the UK, like Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels, work well too.

London, Edinburgh, York and Bath are the classic choices for a three-night UK city break. TUI city breaks fly you abroad with flights and hotel in one package — if you’d rather stay closer to home, browse our package holidays for UK options.

A two-night European city break with TUI starts at £201 per person with flights and hotel included — Rome from £202pp, Paris from £206pp, Amsterdam and Krakow from £214pp. Most people spend £250–£350pp for three nights in a central European hotel. Long-haul city breaks cost more: Miami from £665pp, New York from £727pp and Dubai from £739pp for three nights.

A city break is a short trip to any city — big or small. We’ve partnered with other airlines to take you to more cities in Europe and beyond.

A city break is usually for two to four days, but if you’re flying further afield, you might want to stay for a week or more.

Barcelona, Lisbon, Paris and Amsterdam are some of Europe’s best city break destinations — they’re brimming with culture and sights.

Once you’ve decided on your perfect city break destination, take a look at the best things to do and start planning your holiday.

A city break can easily be a hand luggage-only affair. Just don’t forget to bring comfy shoes and a roomy bag.

January to March and November are usually the cheapest months to travel — flights and hotels drop once the school holidays end, and Christmas-market season aside, cities are quieter too. Booking two to three months ahead normally gets the best of both price and choice.

Absolutely — the trick is picking the right city. Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen and New York are packed with things kids love, from canal boats to open-top buses. Because every TUI city break bundles flights and a central hotel into one package, you’re never far from a pit stop.

Yes. Every TUI city break that packages flights and a hotel together is ATOL protected, so your money’s safe if anything goes wrong before or during your trip.

Flights and a handpicked hotel, rolled into one package — that’s the core of every TUI city break. You can add extras like hold luggage, transfers and experiences when you book.

Around £50–£80 per person per day covers food, sights and getting around in most European cities — less in Krakow, Budapest and Bucharest. Budget £100+ a day for pricier cities like New York, Dubai, Copenhagen and Oslo.