Details: 00 31 2 0662 0526, www.acro-hotel.nl

Hotel Asterisk
Den Texstraat, from €79 for two

Well located for the city’s attractions, this 43-bedroom property has en suite rooms, but only the doubles with shared bathroom will get you change from £100. Breakfast is free if you pay for the room in cash.

Details: 00 31 2 0624 1768, www.asteriskhotel.nl

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DUBLIN

Cowper Downs 443
Rathmines, €450 for four staying two nights

With stunning views over the Dublin skyline and surrounding mountains, this top-floor self-catering apartment comes with all the goodies. The downside is that it is about 3km from the city centre, five minutes on the tram. There are two bedrooms, one double, one twin.

Details: 00 353 1 497 2693, www.discoverireland.ie

Baggot Court Guesthouse
92 Lower Baggot Street, B&B doubles from €59

In the heart of Georgian Dublin, home to the Lord Mayor of the city in 1844, now a townhouse B&B with 17 rooms of varying sizes. Recommended for its handy location, it is a few minutes’ walk from St Stephen’s Green and Merrion Square. Stay two nights and a ticket for the hop on, hop off Dublin City Sightseeing Tour is included.

Details: 00 353 1 661 2819, www.baggotcourt.com

Trinity Capital Hotel
Pearse Street, doubles from €80

Recently refurbished, modern three-star-plus hotel located between Trinity College and the Liffey. Your room card gives free entry to bars and clubs in the Capital Bars group. Free airport shuttle. Breakfast extra.

Details: 00 353 1 648 1221, www.trinitycapitalhotel.com

Ariel House
Lansdowne Road, B&B doubles from €79

South of centre in the prosperous Ballsbridge district, a four-star guesthouse converted from three substantial Victorian mansions. Afternoon tea is served in the elegant drawing room. It is a 20-minute walk to the centre, or 50 metres from a DART (commuter train) station.

Details: 00 353 1 668 5512, www.ariel-house.net

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