Short city breaks are growing in popularity as holidaymakers are looking to see the world without using up much of their annual leave.
Many tourists are choosing to get away for just one or two-nights – and some even just for the day.
And a new study has revealed the easiest places in Europe to get around quickly.
Created by LateRooms, the Easy Breaks Index has compared 50 popular European cities by flight time from UK airports, airport transfer cost and duration, average hotel prices and the rating of each city’s top attraction.
Matt Fox, CEO of From LateRooms said: ‘People are realising you don’t need a full week away to feel like you’ve had a proper break. A short trip can be just as refreshing when the journey is simple and the city is easy to move around.
‘The key is choosing destinations where the airport transfer is quick, the centre is walkable and your hotel is close to the places you want to see. Pack light, stay central and give yourself time to slow down with a coffee or a drink.
‘When you remove the stress from the travel part, even a one or two night break can feel like a real holiday.’
These are the most-stress free city breaks in Europe…
1. Krakow, Poland
Kraków, Poland ranks as Europe’s most stress-free city to visit in LateRooms’ Easy Breaks Index
Kraków ranks as the easiest overall city break.
Flights from major UK airports take under three hours and the airport train into the city takes only 17 minutes.
Hotels start at around £72 per night and the Old Town is simple to explore on foot.
The Main Market Square is rated 4.8 out of 5.
2. Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is the quickest city to reach overall, with an average flight time of one hour and 58 minutes, and a 15-minute metro into the centre
Copenhagen is the quickest city to reach overall, with an average flight time of one hour and 58 minutes, and a 15-minute metro into the centre.
The city is known for its calm atmosphere and clean, walkable areas.
Travellers can cycle or wander between Nyhavn harbour, Tivoli Gardens and the canals.
However, Copenhagen isn’t the place to go for those on a budget, as it was recently named Europe’s most expensive city break too.
3. Prague, Czechia
Prague is the best value break, thanks to low cost hotels, affordable transfers and walkable streets with plenty of free landmarks
Prague is the best value break, thanks to low cost hotels, affordable transfers and walkable streets with plenty of free landmarks.
Transfers here cost less than £2 and hotel prices average at around £50 per night.
The Old Town, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle are all close together, making the city easy to explore on foot, and in the shortest amount of time.
4. Venice, Italy
Venice is ideal for couples, with iconic canals, romantic views and a small centre that is best enjoyed on foot
Venice is ideal for couples, with iconic canals, romantic views and a small centre that is best enjoyed on foot.
Flights from the UK take around two hours, and an express bus brings travellers to the Grand Canal in around 20 minutes.
The city’s compact layout makes it perfect for slow exploring, with quiet side streets, bridges and waterfront views.
5. Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Palma is the easiest route to sunshine, with temperatures still reaching around 19 degrees in November
Palma is the easiest route to sunshine, with temperatures still reaching around 19 degrees in November.
Flights take under three hours and the airport bus reaches the city in 20 minutes.
The beaches are close to the centre too, making it easy to get a tan in.
Visitors can also explore the marina, relax by the coast or wander through shaded courtyards in the old town.
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