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Top 13 hotels for Christmas break in 2024

Who said the Christmas holidays were just for kids? Work is out, the Christmas lights are up, and it’s time to treat yourself to the best gift of all for the holidays - a vacation! Give yourself something to look forward to this year and take advantage of the unique atmosphere of the festive period to enjoy an unforgettable 2024 Christmas break with NH Hotels. Whether you choose to travel with friends, family, or that special someone, a vacation at one of our top 13 hotels for Christmas will be a memorable experience.

And, if you are thinking about how to celebrate the special festivities during this time of year, do not hesitate to take a look at our menus for Christmas and New Year's Eve lunches and dinners in our hotels.

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A winter getaway? The best hotels for Christmas break and the end of the year

1) NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía

If Madrid is your destination of choice for Christmas break, why not choose the recently opened NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía hotel? From here, you’ll enjoy a fun-filled festive break exploring the museums and plazas and browsing the stores and boutiques found right on your doorstep. Then, after a busy day, why not head to the hotel’s stunning restaurant and sky bar, Picalagartos, for dinner and unrivalled views of the city skyline? For an evening out, you could also attend a musical at one of Gran Vía’s many theaters.

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2) NH Trento

A medieval city that’s home to one of Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets, during the holidays the city of Trento is also a winter wonderland perfect for all those who love skiing and winter sports. Spend a few days in the luxury NH Trento over the festive period and you’ll have everything you could need on your vacation – modern facilities, gourmet food, and stunning views of the Alps. When you travel to the region of Trento, you’ll enjoy a magical atmosphere against the backdrop of a picture-perfect location.

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3) NH Collection Wien Zentrum

How about experiencing the attractions of Austria? If you opt for Vienna, choose the 7-story NH Collection Wien Zentrum hotel for this Christmas break, which is ideally located on the bustling Mariahilferstrasse, one of the longest shopping streets in Europe. Relax and soak up the city’s festive atmosphere as you get all those last-minute holiday purchases and wander around the many Christmas markets with a cup of warming Glühwein in hand. Or, to get into the true holiday spirit, enjoy the sounds of Christmas at one of the city’s concerts.

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4) NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt

There’s no need to travel to the beach for a unique Christmas! A mini-break in the city of Dresden just might be the best way to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve with the whole family. At the NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt hotel, right in the heart of the city, you’ll be able to enjoy the wonderful views of the city’s famous Christmas market from your room, before you wander over to browse the stalls and enjoy some mulled wine as you pick up some gifts and souvenirs.

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5) NH Collection Nürnberg City

Thanks to the world-famous Christmas market in the picturesque Old Town, the city of Nuremberg is a much-loved destination for the holidays. The market becomes the heart of the city, with its famous wooden stalls decorated with Christmas lights, and the delicious smell of gingerbread. When you and your family stay at the NH Collection Nürnberg City hotel, the Christmas market, restaurants, and shops will be just a 5-minute stroll away. While you’re here, don’t miss the chance to sample the city’s gastronomy with a New Year’s Eve dinner.

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6) NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie

The NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie is the perfect hotel for Christmas if you’re looking to travel to Germany this Christmas break, since it’s located on one of the city’s most famous shopping streets, Friedrichstrasse. From this privileged spot you’ll be a stone’s throw from the famous fairy-tale Christmas market on Gendarmenmarkt, and other points of interest such as the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, and Potsdamer Platz. On New Year’s Eve, join the German tradition and eat a bowl of lentil soup – it might bring you luck!

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7) NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon

If you love chocolate, Brussels is the city for you! Travel to the NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon hotel for your vacation, and you’ll appreciate its wonderful city-center location: close to the train station and Brussels’ best stores and chocolate shops, the perfect place to buy gifts for those with a sweet tooth! For good reason, the city’s Christmas celebrations are nicknamed the Plaisirs d’Hiver or Winter Wonders, while it’s also home to one of Europe’s best ice rinks, perfect for immersing yourself in the festive atmosphere.

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8) NH Brugge

When speaking of hotels for Christmas break, we have to mention the NH Brugge, which is located in a picture-perfect city: Bruges, in Belgium. Its building in and of itself is captivating, as it is a former monastery from the 17th century located in the center of the city. Bruges has a Christmas festival, known as Lueur d'hiver, that includes Christmas markets, an ice rink, immersive lighting… With all these elements, who would want to be anywhere else?

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9) NH Collection Gent

Without leaving Belgium we can mention another tempting option, the NH Collection Gent, which is located in Ghent, a location anchored in time. With its strategic location, just a few steps from the city’s iconic belfry, the Saint Nicholas Church and the stone bridge, a favorite for taking pictures, Christmas adds a special charm to the hotel’s surroundings. You can visit Ghent’s Christmas market, skate in the country’s largest ice rink or marvel at the Gravensteen medieval castle, which is specially decorated during this time of year.

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10) NH Collection New York Madison Avenue

If you’re not scared away by the cold, New York is one of the best cities to visit during Christmas thanks to its spectacular liveliness, the decoration of its shops and its sheer ambience. And, if you have decided to travel there, there’s no better option than the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue, just three blocks away from one of the most significant spots during Christmas in the city, Bryant Park. At its Winter Village you’ll find many holiday shops, the only free ice-skating rink in the city, known as The Rink, and a breathtaking Christmas tree. Just a 15 minute walk away is the emblematic Rockefeller Center, where you’ll also be able to skate, browse through different shops and take unforgettable pictures.

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11) Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

To enjoy Christmas in Amsterdam, there is nothing better than a central location: the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam is located in an imposing building that dates to 1855, in the city’s main square (Dam). With incredible views of the Royal Palace, the hotel is also perfect to enjoy a wide range of Christmas activities: you can reach different ice-skating rinks, the Winterparadijs, with attractions for the whole family and a 40-meter-tall Ferris wheel, and the unmissable arrival of Sinterklass (Santa Claus), a parade with a length over one kilometer and during which Christmas Eve’s most expected visitor rides a chariot, a boat and even a horse.

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12) nhow Rotterdam

Christmas in the Netherlands has a particular flavor, that of a traditional sugar fritter with raisins, and a name, oliebollenkramen, which is what the shops where they are sold are called. If you want to taste them during a Christmas in the Netherlands you can stay at the nhow Rotterdam, the best hotel for a Christmas break in the area. You can enjoy your holidays there at the Schaatsbaan skating rink, which has an impressive 400-meter tunnel, or going to the nearby Dordrecht, where the country’s largest Christmas market is located.

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13) NH Collection Roma Centro

Rome is fascinating during any time of year, but during Christmas everything takes on a different shade. Iconic markets like the Mercatino di Natale in Piazza de Spagna or the Christmas Labda, which occupies 6000 square meters, appear. To enjoy the 100 presepi (100 nativity scenes) at the Vatican, we recommend the NH Collection Roma Centro, which is near the Piazza Navona and the Castel Sant’Angelo and is a perfect hotel where to stay during Christmas. The characters that appear in Rome during the holiday season are not to be missed: they include the zampognari or bagpipers and the Befana witch, who travels through the country every January 5 to leave gifts to the kids. Panettone and mulled wine await you in the eternal city!

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More destinations that are just perfect for Christmas

Zaragoza, Spain

4 hotels

Florence, Italy

3 hotels

Genoa, Italy

2 hotels

NH Collection Plaza Mayor

León, Spain

Turin, Italy

5 hotels

Bogota, Colombia

10 Hotels

Vienna, Austria

5 hotels

Valencia, Spain

5 hotels

Mexico City, Mexico

5 hotels

NH Napoli Panorama

Naples, Italy

Buenos Aires, Argentina

9 Hotels

Seville, Spain

3 hotels

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

12 hotels

Lisbon, Portugal

7 hotels

Christmas markets

Spain

A great activity for the 2024 festive period? Visit the Christmas markets which fill Spanish squares with lights, decorations, and holiday spirit! They become the perfect place to meet up with friends and family to find original gifts and unique objects to decorate our homes with. A classic Spanish market is found in Madrid’s Plaza Mayor, where there are over 100 stalls bursting with traditional and more unusual items. In Barcelona, you’ll find one of Spain’s oldest markets, the Fira de Santa Llúcia, which is famous for the huge number of Nativity scenes and its traditional caganer.

Italy

Italian Christmas markets are a wonderful place to immerse yourself in the spirit of the Christmas break while you sample the local culinary specialties. Bolzano’s Christmas market, one of the oldest in Italy, is a must-see where you can browse the stalls decorated with twinkling lights as you warm up with some traditional vin brulè - Italian mulled wine. This delicious refreshment is also perfect for a stroll around Trento’s famous Christkindlmarkt, which dates back to 14th-Century Germany. In Genoa, step back in time at the traditional Mercato di San Nicola and attend the spectacular medieval parade on its opening day.

Germany and Belgium

In Germany and Belgium, enjoy the magic of the holidays in 2024 by visiting one of the world-famous Christmas markets. For example, in Nuremberg you’ll find the well-known Christkindlesmarkt, with characteristic features such as the “Prune Men”, while one of the most famous of Munich’s colorful Christmas markets is found on Marienplatz in the heart of the city. In Dresden, you’ll find Striezelmarkt, one of the world’s oldest markets which began in 1434. Finally, if you’re traveling to Brussels, don’t miss Winter Wonders, the traditional Christmas Market which runs from the end of November to New Year’s Eve.

If traditional cold, snowy winter landscapes aren’t for you, why not travel to warmer climes this year for Christmas in one of our hotels or resorts?

With NH Hotels, you’ll find the perfect destination!

For a truly unique Christmas break, the Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort & Spa, the Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel and NH Collection Taormina, in Italy, and the Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort, in Spain, are all wonderful hotels perfect for Christmas and to say goodbye to the year 2024 in style. You’ll love the exclusive location with 5-star facilities and pleasant, mild temperatures.

Discover our luxury beach resorts in the best destinations and choose your accommodation to enjoy your sunny Christmas holidays.

Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort & Spa

Trieste, Italy

Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel

Convento di Amalfi Amalfi, Italy

Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort

Tenerife, Spain

NH Collection Taormina

Taormina, Italy

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