How is it the end of November already?
And HOW do I not have a European Christmas Market trip not booked in yet?
Madness.
Let’s see what we can rustle up for some last minute cheap weekend trips away this December.
Either scroll on through or click on the trips that interest you:
- Toulouse from £59.50pp – London and Bristol
- Poznan from £107.49pp – London
- Brussels from £106.50pp – Edinburgh
- Basel from £158pp – Manchester and London
- Seville from £78.50pp – Bristol, London and Manchester
All prices are based on flights and two people sharing a room.
TOULOUSE
from £59.50pp for 2 nights
Set in their impressive Place du Capitole, expect the traditional style huts bearing the customary toys, candles and local woodcrafts.
FLIGHTS
London – Toulouse
Fri 6th Dec – Sun 8th Dec – from £24 return
You can also fly from Bristol for £64 return
Psst – There’s also flights from London between 13th – 15th for only £44 return
ACCOMMODATION
At just £67.50 a night for a well rated 4 star hotel, Hôtel de Brienne is a great shout!
Want cheaper? The Aparthotel Adagio across the river is just £35.50 a night or this cute Airbnb works out at £50 a night.
Remember, if you haven’t used Airbnb before you can get money off your first stay here!
POZNAN
from £107.49pp for 3 nights
Listed as this year’s 6th best European Christmas market, Poznan ticks all the boxes for a magical festive experience but also if you’re there on the 7th and 8th December, you’ll also experience their amazing Ice Festival where sculptors come together to compete in the streets!
FLIGHTS
London to Poznan
Fri 6th Dec – Mon 9th Dec – from £66 return
Yes, the flights are EARLY (the evening flight with Ryanair costs A LOT more!) but think of how much festive cheer you can cram in? I’ve gone for the return on the Monday morning as it allows you more time to explore the city but you can return early on the Sunday for just £46 return.
ACCOMMODATION
This super central Airbnb works out at just £36.67 a night.
Travelling as mates? This twin bed studio will only cost you £35 a night and if you don’t mind the 40 min walk central, this modern studio is only £27.66 a night!
Remember, if you haven’t used Airbnb before you can get money off your first stay here!
BRUSSELS
from £106.50pp for 2 nights
Another from the top ten Christmas Markets is Brussels! Their ‘Winter Wonders’ gets 2.5 million visitors a year and has markets, an ice rink and a huge Christmas tree in the square.
FLIGHTS
Edinburgh to Brussels
Fri 13th Dec – Sun 15th Dec – from £62 return.
Though you can fly into and out of the main airport for just £67 return.
You can also fly direct from London from £127 and from Manchester from £176 return.
ACCOMMODATION
Currently under offer thanks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this 4 star hotel – The President Brussels Hotel – has rooms from just £72.86 a night.
Plus, it’s just a 20 min walk from the Christmas markets!
Top Tip: Be sure to click on ‘rooms’ rather than ‘packages’ to get this deal.
Want to stay somewhere cheaper? A private room woth ensuite in Hostel Galia is £56 a night and this simple £44.50 a night Airbnb is a 40 min walk or a 15 min public transport journey away from the markets.
Remember, if you haven’t used Airbnb before you can get money off your first stay here!
BASEL
from £158pp for 2 nights
Okay, it may not be the cheapest once you’re there but if you’re gagging to see some snow, you’re not too far from the Alps here! Placing #15 on the best Christmas Markets, Basel is known as the Switzerland’s biggest and most beautiful Christmas city.
FLIGHTS
Manchester to Basel
Fri 6th Dec – Sun 8th Dec – £78 return
What great timed flights!
There’s also some great times from London for £97 return.
ACCOMMODATION
Top tip: You get a free Baselcard when you check in to a hotel in Basel which offers discounts on local attractions. More importantly it also gives you unlimited public transport in the city and to the airport as well. If your hotel reservation is marked ‘mobility ticket’, you can use this to travel from the airport to your hotel. More information is here.
Hotel Stücki is a really well rated 3 star hotel that’s a mile from the historic old town where the Christmas festivities take place! For Switzerland it really isn’t bad for £80.90 a night.
SEVILLE
from £78.50pp for 3 nights
With average temperatures in December coming in at 17 degrees, you may think Seville is a bizarre choice yet it was voted amongst the Best Sunny Christmas Markets in Europe and was visitors top market in Spain last year. Expect traditional style markets, an ice rink and delicious food, of course!
FLIGHTS
You can fly Fri – sun from London from £83 return and from Manchester for £122 return but I wanted to shine a light on this amazing deal instead.
Bristol to Seville
Fri 13th Dec – Mon 16th Dec – £20 return
What a bargain!
ACCOMMODATION
Okay stop.
WHY IS SEVILLE SO DAMN CHEAP FOR GORGEOUS HOTELS?
LET’S ALL GO TO SEVILLE.
A room at the 4 star One Shot Palacio Conde de Torrejón 09 (mouthfull or what?) comes in at just £64.66 a night.
Lush.
This cute Airbnb is just £57 a night and if you want to keep it really cheap, this one bedroom Airbnb is only £39 a night (the reviews are amazing, I just think they need better photos!!).
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