Colourful winter escapes: Celebrating the festive season with art’otel
As the year winds down, winter calls for indulgence, inspiration and connection. At art’otel, your stay goes beyond the expected, blending bold design, curated cultural moments and elevated dining, all wrapped in festive warmth.
Whether you’re planning a winter city break in Europe, searching for luxury family hotels that welcome all generations, or booking a dog-friendly hotel so no one misses out, art’otel offers a creative twist on the traditional holiday. From twinkling Christmas markets to private dinners, here’s how to make the festive season unforgettable in London, Berlin, Rome, Zagreb, Cologne and Amsterdam.
Winter wonders: Europe’s best Christmas markets
There’s something timeless about strolling through a Christmas market, gloved hands wrapped around a steaming cup of mulled wine as music fills the air.
At London Battersea Power Station, riverside lights and artisanal stalls bring riverside charm, while Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park (14 November 2025 – 1 January 2026) creates a festive playground across the park.
art’otel Berlin Mitte puts you steps from the WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt (24 November – 31 December 2025), where glühwein, bratwurst and baked apples define Berlin’s winter flavour. And in Cologne, the cathedral market (17 November – 23 December 2025) turns the square into a postcard-perfect scene of pretzels and stollen.
In Italy, art’otel Rome Piazza Sallustio is your launchpad for panettone, vin brulé and the city’s charming mercatini di Natale. Meanwhile, art’otel Zagreb sits at the heart of Advent Zagreb (29 November 2025 – 7 January 2026), one of Europe’s most celebrated markets, alive with choirs and the scent of štrukli.
Finally, in Amsterdam, the Amsterdam Christmas Market at Museumplein (4 – 28 December 2025) mixes skating rinks and stroopwafels with a Dutch twist on festive spirit.
Christmas shopping for those in the know
This festive season, skip the predictable and discover gifts with personality and provenance. In London, Battersea’s boutiques showcase contemporary fashion and homeware. Berlin rewards the curious with indie galleries and pop-up concept stores. Rome’s leather ateliers offer timeless craftsmanship, while Zagreb’s ceramics and textiles reflect the city’s modern creative pulse. Cologne’s Ehrenstrasse buzzes with directional labels, and Amsterdam’s Jordaan district reveals studios where art and design converge.
With art’otel as your base, you’re always close to this creative heartbeat — and just steps from a retreat complete with a spa, bar and destination dining.
Hosting festive events with art’otel
The festive season is made for connection, and every art’otel is designed to bring people together in style.
Private dining rooms set the scene for seasonal menus and local flavours. In London, TOZI Grand Café overlooks the Thames, in Berlin, creative spaces double as galleries, and in Amsterdam, events unfold under the bold vision of Atelier van Lieshout.
Families and friends can host everything from intimate lunches to multi-generational celebrations, with expert coordinators ensuring every detail — from cocktails to digestifs — flows effortlessly.
A festive season to remember
From glittering markets to artful gatherings and one-of-a-kind finds, art’otel brings a smart, stylish lens to the season. These aren’t generic getaways – they’re carefully curated festive city breaks in Europe that combine culture, comfort and design. Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, or with a group, our luxury hotels in Europe are your canvas for winter inspiration.
