Away for new year?

Hi all
After reading about the UC sales it got me thinking about going away for the new year.
Have decided to stick a bit closer to home and was thinking maybe Budapest .
We haven't been here before and wondered if any of you guys had.
We also have Copenhagen and Prague on our shortlist .
All comments welcome
Blacky

It depends what you are looking for? Budapest has some lovely parts, and not so lovely, there's a lot of poor modern building in the centre of the city that detracts from the vista, but equally there are some very attractive parts and there has been a lot of renovation in recent years. I was last there three years ago (stayed at the Kempinski) and did find dining options limited, the shopping not so good, but did enjoy it overall - especially in the old town around the cathedral (the Hilton there is well sited).

Prague on the other hand is just so beautiful in winter. The lanes and streets are enchanting, there's so much to see and do, great restaurants, shopping, arts and a visit to the Jewish quarter is fascinating (and torrid because of the history), watching the changing of the guard at Prague Castle is like something out of ruritania!

Copenhagen has different qualities, a beautiful setting, another fantastic city, but like anywhere in Scandinavia you might have wide eyes at the price of things ...

Not to confuse you more but three other places in Europe I find wonderful are Stockholm (eye wateringly expensive though), Kracow (probably my favourite place of all) and Dresden which I also thoroughly recommend (ensure you book tickets for the Green Vault in advance).

The no. 1 and I take a trip somewhere in easter Europe every winter, this year was Venice which doesn't really count, and in February it'll be Munich I think. Many of the cities are wonderful and if you don't mind the cold winter is a great time to visit, out of season they're quieter and more enjoyable (Prague in particular can be heaving in summer).

Thanks slinky ,some other options to consider there.
I think it's a toss up between Prague and Budapest .
Not really looking for anything in particular,just nice being away for a few days over the new year.
Will do a post when we've booked something

What about Berlin?

I've not been myself but I have some friends who are regular visitors (and are there now having brunch as I type this and teasing us with their FB updates!)

I've also been to Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo (but not in winter) and all three are beautiful and have a lot to offer.

Thanks TB ,I think I'm going to go for Budapest though.
After a bit of research it seems to offer better value for money in terms of decent hotels right in the city centre and when there is six people to pay for price is a big consideration .

What about Berlin?

Fabulous city. I lived there for 4 years in the early 80s (before the wall came down) and still didn't manage to explore the whole city. Berlin is an enormous place with so much green space, as well as canals and other waterways to visit. It goes without saying that it is a hugely historical place - both in the east and west of the city - though there is also now a great cosmopolitan feel to the place. Definitely well worth a visit.

Went to Berlin in September for my birthday - couldn't get the feel of it at all.

Well all booked.
Gone for Budapest ,staying in the boscolo hotel and flying with wizz air !
Will of course do a TR .
Thanks for all the suggestions
Blacky

Good choice Blacky1 also been to Budapest (very nice) as is Belin did enjoy all 3 places but think I enjoyed Budapest the best

Good to hear comments like that jodash ,just fancied somewhere a bit different from the norm