How we choose our city escapes guides
Every guide in this section starts with a real trip. We book the travel, pay for the room and carry the gear ourselves before we write a word. That habit keeps the advice honest and the prices current.
We then cross-check the numbers against public sources such as UN Tourism and Booking.com. Where our figures disagree with a marketing page, we say so. You can read the full method on our about page.
What you will find in city escapes
This desk gathers the guides we would send a friend. Expect a ranked shortlist, the trade-offs behind each pick and a clear recommendation for different budgets. We name the weak points too, because a review without them is just advertising.
Prices are listed in euros and checked again the week we publish. Seasons, opening hours and transport links are included so you can plan without opening five other tabs.
How to use these guides
Start with the headline article and read the key facts box first. It gives you the short version in four lines. From there, jump to the section that matches your trip, whether that is a weekend, a fortnight or a long stay.
Found a mistake or a price that moved? Email [email protected] and we will correct it quickly. New city escapes guides land every month.
