{"id":672831,"date":"2026-01-04T07:29:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T07:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/672831\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T07:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T07:29:16","slug":"europes-prettiest-city-is-perfect-for-a-59-january-break-just-two-hours-from-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/672831\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe’s ‘prettiest city’ is perfect for a \u00a359 January break just two hours from London"},"content":{"rendered":"

With flights and hotel included, a Prague city break could be yours for less than lunch in London<\/p>\n

Laura McKenna<\/strong> Audience Writer<\/p>\n

05:35, 04 Jan 2026<\/p>\n

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a>\"CzechEscape the January blues with a cheap trip to the Czech Republic(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

A budget-friendly city break to Prague is the perfect antidote to the January blues, offering a change of scenery after the expense of the festive season. With its fairytale skyline and cosy cafes on every corner, the city feels particularly magical at this time of year.<\/p>\n

Offering a chance to explore Prague\u2019s cobbled lanes and famous landmarks without the usual crowds, a winter trip is not just cheaper, it also offers a calmer, more intimate feel. Right now, savvy travellers can snap up a Prague city break deal from Wowcher<\/a> for as little as \u00a359 per person including return flights accommodation at a four-star hotel.<\/p>\n

Travellers can choose a stay of two, three or four nights, departing from London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted as well as a selection of other UK airports. The cheapest dates available at the time of writing include a four-star stay in Prague<\/a> on January 14 at just \u00a359 per person.<\/p>\n

Prague is often thought of as one of Europe\u2019s most beautiful cities. Nicknamed the “City of a Hundred Spires,” it\u2019s famous for its striking mix of Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau architecture. A great choice for a cheeky getaway it regularly tops travel polls with its timeless beauty and medieval charm.<\/p>\n

For an effortless getaway, guests can stay at a choice of two city hotels. Each one has a four-star rating and a daily buffet style breakfast will be available.<\/p>\n

Mosaic House Design Hotel<\/a> is situated around fifteen minutes from the centre of Prague and offers direct tram links as well as access to a private garden area. Hotel Caesar Prague<\/a> is set in a restored historic building close to the city centre and features classical architecture and a traditional atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Hop across to Prague from \u00a359 per person in January<\/p>\n

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From \u00a359 per person<\/p>\n

Wowcher<\/p>\n

Book Here<\/a><\/p>\n

The price includes flights and a four-star hotel stay<\/p>\n

Both hotels provide modern en-suite rooms equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, minibars, safes and complimentary toiletries. The city\u2019s major landmarks are easily reached from either location.<\/p>\n

Visitors can explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town, admire the gothic architecture of Charles Bridge or spend time at Prague Castle, which dominates the skyline. The surrounding areas also offer cafes, markets and cultural attractions, making the hotels a convenient base for discovering Prague\u2019s historic charm and lively nightlife.<\/p>\n

\"PragueDiscover the historic city of Prague (Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

If the Wowcher Prague city break isn’t quite right, Love Holidays has slashed the price of selected January getaways in it’s winter sale. A short break in Amsterdam<\/a>, for example, starts at \u00a3209 per person, with flights and hotel stays included.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Tui has a range of city breaks that can be booked last minute, including destinations such as Barcelona<\/a> and Rome<\/a>. Perfect for a little warmer weather<\/a> to beat the winter chill, breaks start from around \u00a3300 per person.<\/p>\n

Travellers who have already taken the plunge with the Wowcher city break to Prague <\/a>have shared their experiences on the website. One said: “Everything was very great A great hotel, large nice rooms, but a little simple furnishings and no picture on the wall. Excellent cleaning.”<\/p>\n

Another added: “Excellent The location of the hotel is central. It is surrounded by many restaurants and cafes, the old town can be reached on foot in about 10 minutes along the Vltava.”<\/p>\n

One solo traveller was less impressed however, noting ” I am not happy with the minimum two deals policy. I am a single traveller and don’t expect to pay extra for single occupancy.”<\/p>\n

Hailed as being “excellent value” a further five-stare review added: “The location of the hotel was excellent as it is sited so you have easy access to the new town, the old town & the river area. Local bars & restaurants were good and well priced and the beautiful city of Prague was easily explored.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With flights and hotel included, a Prague city break could be yours for less than lunch in London…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":672832,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5174],"tags":[2000,299,5187,82261,246,38492,183],"class_list":{"0":"post-672831","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-eu","8":"tag-eu","9":"tag-europe","10":"tag-european","11":"tag-luton-airport","12":"tag-shopping","13":"tag-stansted-airport","14":"tag-travel"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/672831","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=672831"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/672831\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/672832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=672831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=672831"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=672831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}