City breaks
Short breaks offer you great deals on city breaks to a variety of European destinations. Whether you are looking for a budget city break, or romantic city break away, Short Breaks’ expert knowledge will help find the right city break for you guiding you to the value, midrange, family and luxury hotels.

We offer city breaks to Paris, Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Lille and Ghent.

Getting there
Travelling to your city break destination couldn’t be easier, your booking with Short Breaks includes travel on Eurostar, which runs regular services to each of the major city break destinations featured here. 

Paris city breaks
Paris continues to be one of the most popular destinations for city breaks away and is renowned for being one of the most romantic cities in the world.

With famous sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre gallery, Notre Dame and Le Moulin Rouge, a city break to Paris has something for everyone.

If you are treating that special someone to a romantic city break away, why not book lunch up Paris’ Eiffel Tower? Contact Short Breaks to make a reservation.

Brussels city breaks
If you are looking for a bustling and vibrant city then why not choose a Brussels city break?

During your break to Brussels, you may decide to visit one of the many museums, stop by the Mannekin Pis, or simply enjoy a spot of people watching whilst sampling some Belgian beer in one of the numerous cafés dotted around the Grand Place.

Bruges city breaks
Incredibly pretty with its cobbled streets and arched canals, Bruges is an ideal destination for those wanting a more tranquil city break.

For a truly authentic and peaceful experience, the best way to explore this delightful city is on a horse-drawn carriage.

Book Bruges city breaks mid-week to experience the Wednesday market with its variety of good local food and handmade goods.

A visit to the ‘choco-story’ is a must for chocolate lovers, who will not be disappointed by the vast array of excellent chocolate shops Bruges has to offer.

Antwerp city breaks
The university city of Antwerp is Belgium’s second largest city. Known as the ‘diamond centre of the world’ it is the heart of Belgian commerce and this prosperous city will appeal to shopping lovers in need of some retail therapy on their city break away.

Antwerp is home to Rubens, the famous 17th century painter and city break visitors can stop by Rubens House which houses his collection of drawings and engravings.

Lille city breaks
Birthplace of General de Gaulle, if you like architecture Lille is the city break destination for you. Full of attractive cobbled streets with antique shops and stylish boutiques, Lille has plenty to offer for the more cultured visitor with fine museums including La Piscine Museum and the Palais des Beaux Arts, with the largest collection of paintings in France.

Ghent city breaks
The Belgian city of Ghent is steeped in history with parts of the city dating back to medieval times.