Best Winter City Breaks In Europe

An often under rated European getaway, Hamburg has a lot to offer those is search of a fairytale Christmas. Set among a backdrop of striking architecture, as many as 16 Christmas markets pop up towards the beginning of December - offering unique gifts, plenty of mulled wine and hot sugar roasted almonds! Stop by the Historic Christmas Market at the foot of the Town Hall where you can catch Santa Claus flying across the market in his sleigh with his reindeer in tow!

With so much to see, visitors to Hamburg will need a centrally located hotel that is well-connected to all of the main tourist attractions. The magnificently designed Barceló Hamburg is an urban and avant-garde hotel surrounded by the best cultural and shopping areas of the city has to offer. Be sure to visit the hotel's pièce de résistance - the 1700 Restaurant which uses locally sourced ingredients to create Mediterranean inspired dishes with a northern German twist.

With towering Gothic spiers and breath-taking architecture, it's no wonder Prague is regarded as one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Add to that a fresh dusting of white snow powder and you've got yourself the ultimate winter getaway. Be sure to take advantage of the low season and enjoy sites such as the  Charles Bridge and Prague Castle all to yourself.

With views of the National Museum and the Opera, the five-star Western Praha Wilson offers a luxurious haven of tranquility in the heart of Prague city center. So whether you're visiting the Czech capital with family, loved-one, or on business, the Western Praha Wilson is the perfect place to get to know this beautiful city.

If it's a cheap winter city break in Europe you're looking for, then it does not get better than Spanish capital of Madrid . Offering crisp cold weather, beautiful blue skies and more manageable crowds, winter is the best time to experience the very best of Madrid. Be sure to take a ride on the dedicated Christmas Bus which will take you on a festive tour of the best Christmas light displays in the city. Alternatively, you can escape from the cold and explore the many museums which will be quieter during the low season - including the Prado Museum and Reina Sofia.

Located in the popular Plaza de España, in one of Madrid's most iconic buildings lies the Barceló Torre de Madrid. Offering luxurious accommodation in an ideal location for those looking to get out and see as much of this beautiful city as possible, the Barceló Torre de Madrid is the best place to start your trip in Madrid.

With diminished crowds and plenty of last-minute deals, Winter offers tourists the perfect time to ditch the queues and see all that Rome has to offer. While away the hours wandering through the Colosseum or visit the latest exhibitions at the Galleria Borghese which contains works from Picasso, Titian and Raphael...

Soak up the idyllic Roman views from the comfort of your private balcony at the Western Aran Park. With great transport links and a shuttle service running directly to the city center, you can experience life in the quiet residential area within the EUR District of Rome, surrounded by lush green gardens...

While summer is a popular time for sun seekers and beach goers, winter is when Barcelona 's cultural calendar really swings in to action - making it the perfect time to visit and really experience what the Catalan capital has to offer. Get in to the Christmas spirit and visit one of the many Christmas Markets which pop up around the city, Including the popular Santa Llucia Christmas Market which is held annually outside the Gothic Cathedral in Old Town.

Looking for a post New Year's getaway? Then, it does not get much better than the festival of Santa Eulalia . Taking place every year around the 12th February, visitors will be treated to a jam-packed festival program that includes concerts, processions and castellers (human towers).If you're looking for a hotel in the middle of all the action, then the Barceló Raval is the perfect choice for your next winter break. Located next to the famous Las Ramblas , you'll be perfectly positioned to go out and explore all the best Barcelona has to offer.

No matter what time of year you visit, Malaga in Spain's sunny Andalucia region offers year-round sunshine making it the perfect winter escape! So pack away the scarves and snow boots and instead head to Malaga to kick back and enjoy the laidback Mediterranean vibe. Start your day here with a stroll up the marble-paved Marques de Larios Street , browsing the many shops and cafes which line its streets before heading off to one of the many Museums here. Favorites include the Carmen Thyssen Malaga Museum just off Plaza de las Constitucion, the Picasso Museum  and the recently restored Roman amphitheater on Calle Alcazabilla.

With so much to see and do in Malaga, visitors will need a centrally located hotel offering easy access to the city's main attractions. The Barceló Malaga , offers everything to impress even the most discerning guests, including its sophisticated design and magnificent modern facilities. Be sure not to miss out on the steel slide that directly connects the first floor to the B-Lounge which will leave you feeling like a kid again ...