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. Dublin is also home to a 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 also the home of 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 17^th-century Rosenborg Castle. For very good value for money, you could book a stay at the charming Copenhagen Strand hotel, or consider the Hotel D'Angleterre for a truly regal, unforgettable hotel experience.

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. Choose a high-end hotel like the deluxe NH Collection Palacio de Tepa, or opt for somewhere more affordable 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. This international city is also famous for its intricately decorated, historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping mall, stupendous Gothic and Renaissance-themed Santa Maria delle Grazie church, and elegant hotels like the affordable Hotel Venini and 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. One of the most prestigious hotels in the city is the Conservatorium Hotel, while the Holiday Inn Amsterdam offers excellent value for money for people on a budget.