Low-cost design hotel chain Motel One has a number of budget European Christmas breaks. Prices at the group’s hotels over Christmas start at €59 for a double room.
Suggested places to go include:
Berlin: Berlin offers has more than 100 Christmas markets of all sizes and in a surprising variety of styles. Fairytale, thought-provoking, trendy and urban – the choice is yours. You’ll find them on grand boulevards, squares and small side streets. There are nine Motel One hotels in the city and during the Christmas markets rooms start from €59.
Brussels: A winter wonderland dominates many of Brussels’ main streets and squares at Christmas. Activities include Christmas markets, a skating rink, ferris wheel, carousel and light show. Brass bands, free performances and ice sculptures are all also part of the cultural programme. Motel One Brussels can be found on Rue Royale, with rooms starting from €79.
Edinburgh: Scotland’s capital prides itself on holding what it calls “the world’s best New Year Party”. Three days of celebrations include the world-famous Street Party, theatre, music, dance and other exciting activities. The headline act at this year’s Hogmanay concert is Lily Allen. Motel One’s two Edinburgh hotels are centrally located on Market Street and Princes Street and rooms this December start from €69.
Munich: Christmas in Munich this year includes live music and carols from the balcony of the Town Hall, baking and arts workshops for children, themed Christmas tram tours of the city, and of course the Munich Christmas Market, which can be dated back to the 14th century. Choose from seven Motel One hotels with rooms starting from €59.
Vienna: Austria’s capital features Christmas markets throughout the city, including a winter market in the famous Prater, featuring children’s adventure rides, live musical acts and a variety show – and there are two Motel One hotels in handy locations for exploring the city, with rooms this December starting from €69.
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