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Cheap weekend breaks in the UK for under £100
An affordable stay in one of the UK's most beautiful towns and cities is much harder to find - with average hotel rates up 21% last year according to our analysis of thousands of prices.
However, we've found you can still get a weekend trip for less than £200 with one of our top picks (below) - and have money left for lunch.
All have hotels for under £100 per night on average and received a destination score of 79% or more in our city break or seaside town surveys.
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Cheap weekend breaks to Wells, Somerset
Wells is one of England's smallest cities, but packs a big punch: you gave it a customer score of 88% in our city breaks survey.
Home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for more than 800 years - in their magnificent, moated palace - it also has one of the only intact residential medieval streets in Britain, Vicars' Close. It was built more than 650 years ago to provide accommodation for the Vicars Choral, who sang daily inside the breathtaking Wells Cathedral.
Wells is a walkable city with plenty to see and do; it received four out of five stars for cultural sights and attractions in our survey. The average hotel stay costs £91 a night.
Check with booking.com to easily compare and find accommodation deals in Wells.
Booking.com is the top-rated hotel-booking site in our survey and received five stars for its flexibility. Most bookings can be cancelled at short notice without penalty. The only way to be sure you've found the best rate is to call or email the hotel directly.
Cheap weekend breaks to Llandudno, Conwy
Which? readers are fond of Llandudno, awarding it 79% in our seaside towns survey, and it’s easy to see why. The Welsh town brims with seaside charm – think fish and chip shops and a promenade lined with pastel-coloured houses. Its retro pier juts out 700 metres into the Irish Sea and comes complete with a big wheel for those with a head for heights. Otherwise, watch with a slice of cake and a coffee at one of the nearby cafés.
When the weather is kind, a ride on the Llandudno Cable Car offers panoramic views over the Llandudno Bay and the Conwy estuary. Otherwise go below ground to the prehistoric copper mines (Great Orme Mines) dating back to the Bronze Age, or take a stroll along the promenade.
A hotel in Llandudno is £94 per night on average.
Check with booking.com to easily compare and find accommodation deals in Llandudno.
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Cheap weekend breaks to Cambridge
For a romantic weekend break in a beautiful city steeped in history, Cambridge is ideal. Which? readers agree, scoring it 81%.
The historic college buildings with their well-kept gardens have no doubt contributed towards its four-star rating for cultural attractions. There's also a thriving shopping scene with independent and high street stores to choose from, plus great food. Head to Mill Road for restaurants serving up dishes from all corners of the globe.
A trip to Cambridge isn’t complete without a punting tour down the River Cam. It’s less crowded in autumn and winter, allowing you to admire the historic views in relative peace.
Check with booking.com to easily compare and find accommodation deals in Cambridge.
Cheap weekend breaks to Filey, North Yorkshire
Filey is one of the smallest seaside resorts in Yorkshire and the place to go for a quiet and cheap break, averaging £92 per night.
Spend an afternoon meandering along the town’s beach, watching the waves. Dogs are welcome from October to May, when you can enjoy the full five miles of biscuit-coloured sand with your four-legged friend. The surrounding Filey Brigg crags and cliffs of Bempton offer some shelter from the elements.
It’s ideal for bracing walks, quiet drinks in low-key pubs and spectacular views - Filey's scenery was awarded four out of five stars by Which? readers. Don't expect busy shopping centres or high-octane attractions.
Check with booking.com to easily compare and find accommodation deals in Filey.
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Cheap weekend breaks to Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
For an affordable UK city break, Newcastle, on the banks of the River Tyne, is a great option at £93 a night on average for a hotel stay.
Gateshead on the south side of the river is the place to go for independent shops, a microbrewery and street food markets. Readers gave the food scene five stars, with stacks of great restaurants to choose from.
To absorb some culture, head to the free Great North Museum: Hancock, where you can explore natural history and ancient civilisations from fossils to Ancient Egyptian mummies. Alternatively, check out the contemporary art in the Baltic art gallery (transformed from an old flour mill).
With so much to keep you busy, good shopping and great food, it’s no wonder readers gave Newcastle a score of 80% .
Check with booking.com to easily compare and find accommodation deals in Newcastle.
Cheap weekend breaks to Stirling
A night in Stirling will set you back £87 on average, the cheapest location that scored at least 80% in our city break survey.
The smaller cities in Scotland are often overlooked in the haste to visit Edinburgh and Glasgow, but Stirling has a lot to offer. Stirling Castle was a reader favourite in our survey of historic attractions. This centuries-old castle, which sits on top of a steep volcanic crag, has seen royals crowned within its walls – including Mary Queen of Scots – and battles over Scottish independence.
Elsewhere, learn more about the fascinating history of the city on a guided walking tour. If it rains, visit the Smith Art Gallery & Museum, which celebrates the area’s culture and history.
Check with booking.com to easily compare and find accommodation deals in Stirling.
Which? Travel research
We analysed 2,036 reports of the price of a double or twin room in our survey of the best and worst hotel chains, and compared the average with the previous year's figure to establish how much nightly hotel prices have increased.
Average prices for each town were provided by Kayak and are for three and four-star hotels only.