Zagreb, winter wonderlands and deals of the week

Zagreb has long been overshadowed by the photogenic charms of medieval Dubrovnik, but that could all be about to change with the launch of a new direct flight to the Croatian capital and the opening of the city’s first “boutique B&B”. BA will launch a daily service from Heathrow to Zagreb from 9 December with fares from £69 one way (ba.com).

In the heart of the old town, Studio Kairos (studio-kairos.com) offers a budget alternative to bland business hotels with just four quirky rooms, a communal area with internet access and bike rental enabling you to explore the city’s lively café scene and handsome boulevards. From €48 per night.

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