WEEKEND plans in the UK can easily burn through a hundred quid these days – so why not spend that exact same cash on a European getaway instead?
Travel companies Wowcher and Loveholidays offer city breaks that bundle your return flights and hotel stays together, all for £99 or less.
Whether you want to sip world-class beers in hidden cellar bars, or soak up the sunshine by a gorgeous Italian lake, here are five city breaks you can snap up now starting at £79pp.
Lake Como – £79
Rub shoulders with celebs at Italy‘s most glamorous lake without paying Hollywood prices.
Here you can cruise across sparkling waters, ride the funicular railway for panoramic mountain views, and tuck into delicious risottos at a waterfront trattoria.
Spend your days in Lake Como exploring historic cobblestone towns and lush botanical gardens right on the water’s edge.
This Wowcher deal includes a stay at the traditional B&B Hotel Como, which recently won a TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice award.
Wowcher offer a two night break to Lake Como with return flights from London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Bristol or Edinburgh, from £79pp.
Krakow – £89
Lose yourself in the cobblestone charm of Poland‘s cultural capital, where fairytale spires tower over Europe’s largest medieval market square.
Feast on traditional dumplings by day before wandering the glowing historic streets and exploring underground cellar bars by night.
From the trendy cafes of the old Jewish Quarter to the grand castle overlooking the winding river, Krakow packs masses of history into every corner.
This bargain Wowcher deal bundles in your return flights and a stay at the charming Hotel Yarden by Artery Hotels, right in the heart of the city.
Wowcher offer a two night break to Krakow with return flights from Newcastle, Edinburgh, London Bristol or Manchester from £95pp.
Barcelona – £99
Spend a whirlwind weekend in Barcelona to try tasty tapas, visit golden beaches, and tick off a visit to the jaw-dropping Sagrada Familia.
Wander the winding alleys of the Gothic Quarter before dipping into buzzing bars along La Rambla.
When the sun goes down, head to the hidden neighbourhood plazas like Plaça del Pi to drink cold beer under the palms.
This brilliant Wowcher deal bundles your return flights with a stay at the modern, four-star Eurostars Executive hotel.
Wowcher offer a two night break to Barcelona with return flights from Edinburgh, London Birmingham or Manchester for £99pp.
Prague – £99
Escape to Prague on a fairytale break where the streets are filled with soaring stone spires and historic castles.
Here, winding cobblestone streets hide traditional taverns and cellar bars pouring world-class lager.
Vibrant market stalls fill the sprawling Wenceslas Square, while the famous Astronomical Clock draws lively crowds to the historic Old Town.
This Loveholidays getaway pairs your return flights with an easy stay at the automated, digital-entry Royal Court Legerova apartments.
Loveholidays offer a two night break to Prague with return flights from London Luton for £99.
Venice – £99
Tick off a trip to romantic Venice with this cheap Loveholidays city break deal.
You can hop onto a public water bus for a few euros and cruise down bustling waterways, passing striped-shirt gondoliers along the way.
Stop off at a traditional neighborhood tavern to wash down bite-sized cicchetti snacks with a glass of bright orange Aperol spritz.
Loveholidays is offering flights plus a stay at the traditional Venetian hotel Agli Artisti, situated steps from the Grand Canal.
Loveholidays offer a two night break to Venice in November with return flights from London Luton for £99.
Five more affordable city breaks
Marrakech – £79
4* Overnight hotel stay with return flights from London or Manchester with Wowcher.
Book yourself in for some sun and visit Morocco’s Marrakech, with your flights and hotel included for £79.
The vibrant city is home to Jemma El Fnaa Square, a World Heritage site where you can find everything from souks selling fragrant perfumes to snake charmers.
Rome – £99
Overnight stay in a central hotel with return flights from Manchester, Edinburgh, London or Bristol with Wowcher.
A must-visit capital, Rome boasts some of the best-preserved historical sites on the planet. as well as top bars and restaurants.
For some lesser-known things to do, check out the street art and markets of the Testaccio district, and walk through the fairytale streets of Quartiere Coppedè.
Frankfurt – £90
Two-night stay at a&o Frankfurt Ostend with return flights from London Stansted with On the Beach.
Frankfurt offers something for everyone with a striking futuristic skyline alongside a beautifully restored old town.
Dip into traditional cider taverns. check out the independent boutiques and local markets of the Bornheim district, and walk through the picturesque streets of historic Höchst.
Nantes – £95
Two-night stay at Hotel F1 Nantes est Porte de Ste Luce with return flights from London Stansted with On the Beach.
Nantes is best known for its mix of medieval heritage and surreal mechanical art installations, as well as legendary buttery crepes and crisp Muscadet wine.
Make sure to check out the river and charm of the Chantenay district, and walk the brightly-coloured, bohemian streets of nearby Trentemoult.
Milan – £69
Overnight stay at B&B Hotel Milano Ornato with return flights from London, Edinburgh, Manchester or Bristol with Wowcher.
A world-renowned fashion capital, Milan has plenty of pretty sights from its Gothic cathedral to its own ‘Little Venice’, the Navigli District.
Make sure to have a nosy in the upscale designer boutiques, and check out the street art and independent markets of the Isola district.
*Prices correct at the time of publication.