Six European Cities That Work as a Long Weekend for Groups

Three nights is the sweet spot for a group: long enough to feel like a trip, short enough that nobody has to negotiate childcare for a week. These six work because they're compact, well-connected, and don't require a car.

Porto — £280 per person

Cheaper than Lisbon, prettier in parts, and small enough to walk everywhere. Stay in Cedofeita rather than the riverfront and eat where the queues are locals.

Seville — £320

Best in March, April and October. In summer it's 40°C and the group will fracture by 2pm. Tapas culture means dinner requires no booking and no consensus.

Kraków — £240

Still the best value city in Europe for a group. Rent an apartment on the edge of the old town; a whole flat costs less than two hotel rooms.

Naples — £310

Chaotic, loud, and the best food per euro anywhere on this list. Not the trip for a group that wants calm. Perfect for the group that wants a story.

Copenhagen — £520

Expensive, and the only city here where you should cook one night. Beautiful in May and June, when it's light until eleven.

Valencia — £290

A city and a beach in the same trip, which resolves the eternal beach-versus-city argument without anyone having to lose it.