'Tis the season - Christmas markets, mulled wine, cold nights (and days for that matter). There's nothing quite like exploring snow-sprinkled European cities.
Fear not snow-haters, if being wrapped up drinking hot cocoa isn't your thing, there are a few ideas for warmer cities to visit too.
Below, you'll find 10 cities worth a visit this festive period.
Istanbul
Stay at: 10 Karakoy From: £90 per night Flight time: 4hrs
Not to miss: a trip to Kilic Ali Pasa Hamamm: Turkish Bath
Vienna
Stay at: Grand Ferdinand From: £180 per night Flight time: 2.5hrs
Not to miss: exploring the many Christmas Markets
Seville
Stay at: Mercer Sevilla From: £325 per night Flight time: 3hrs
Not to miss: food, naturally, you're in the tapas capital of the world
Berlin
Stay at: SO Berlin Das Stue From: £260 per night Flight time: 2hrs
Not to miss: tour the abundance of art galleries in the city
Valletta
Stay at: Valletta Vintage From: £90 per night Flight time: 3hrs
Not to miss: a show at Teatru Manoel
Ghent
Stay at: 1898 The Post From: £165 per night Flight time: 1.5hrs
Not to miss: wandering the cobbled streets of Patershol
Prague
Stay at: Boho Hotel From: £350 per night Flight time: 2hrs
Not to miss: the sauna, jacuzzi and treatment rooms at the hotel
Rome
Stay at: Le Quattro Dame From: £150 per night Flight time: 2.5hrs
Not to miss: seeing the city sights with less tourists
Porto
Stay at: Rosa Et Al Townhouse From: £105 per night Flight time: hrs
Not to miss: an art, food or photography tour
Reykjavik
Stay at: SandHotel From: £190 per night Flight time: 3.5hrs
Not to miss: a trip to the Blue Lagoon
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