City breaks from Edinburgh

Dublin

Explore the three branches of the National Museum of Ireland, which includes a world-class art gallery, a natural history museum, and a special archaeological exhibition. A Dublin city break also offers a visit to the fascinating Guinness Storehouse, an impressive family-friendly zoo, and plenty of stylish hotels, such as the high-end Radisson Blu Royal Hotel and the more budget-friendly North Star Hotel.

Geneva

See the elaborate St. Pierre Cathedral, and spend some time in the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, which showcases many wonderful fine artworks from the medieval to the contemporary era. The highly cosmopolitan Swiss city is perfect for a Geneva city break. It is also home to the Red Cross Museum and boasts plenty of value-for-money hotels like the Ibis Geneve Centre Nations and exclusive establishments like the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues.

Copenhagen

The pictorial Danish capital is revered for its stunning harbour and offers a fantastic array of attractions, from the National Museum of Denmark to the formidable Renaissance-style 17th-century Rosenborg Castle. A Copenhagen city break also offers excellent accommodation options, from the charming and great-value Copenhagen Strand hotel to the truly regal and unforgettable Hotel D'Angleterre.

Madrid

No visit to the lively Spanish capital would be complete without seeing the immense Royal Palace, the glorious Buen Retiro Park, and the bustling Plaza Mayor square. There are plenty of great places to stay during a city break in Madrid, whether you choose a luxury hotel like the deluxe NH Collection Palacio de Tepa or a more affordable option like the Travelodge Madrid Alcala.

Milan

One of the world's leading fashion centres, Milan is most noted for its exceptionally large cathedral, which required more than 600 years of construction and is more than 100 metres high. A Milan city break also includes a visit to the intricately decorated, historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping mall, the stupendous Gothic and Renaissance-themed Santa Maria delle Grazie church, and a stay in elegant hotels like the affordable Hotel Venini or the exquisite Antica Locanda dei Mercanti.

Amsterdam

Another top choice for city breaks from Edinburgh, Amsterdam is the home of the renowned Rembrandt House Museum, the grand Royal Palace of Amsterdam, The Anne Frank House, and many other leading art galleries and historic museums. A Amsterdam city break also offers a range of accommodation, from the prestigious Conservatorium Hotel to the budget-friendly Holiday Inn Amsterdam, which provides excellent value for money.