What to Do and Where to Stay in 2024

July

What: UEFA Euros 2024
Where: Berlin, Germany
When: 15 June to 14 July
Stay: Safestay Berlin Kurfürstendamm

Heading to the Euros this year? Safestay Berlin Kurfürstendamm is a fuss-free option for footy fans in need of a comfortable place to stay. Conveniently located in the heart of the Bavarian Quarter, it’s just a 10-minute walk to some of Berlin’s most popular attractions including the famous Kurfürstendamm shopping boulevard and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

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August

What: Notting Hill Carnival
Where: London, England
When: 24 – 26 August
Stay: Safestay London Kensington Holland Park or Safestay London Elephant & Castle

The Notting Hill Carnival celebrates the legacy of Caribbean culture in Britain, and attracts around a million visitors each year. Since the first carnival in 1966, the event has grown to become Europe’s largest street party, welcoming people from all over the world with its colourful dancers, booming sound systems, flavourful food and endless good vibes.

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September

What: La Mercè Festival
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: Date TBC
Stay: Safestay Barcelona Gothic or Safestay Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

The La Mercè Festival dates back to 1902 and celebrates the Patron Saint of Barcelona, Mare de Deu de la Mercè. Now the largest street party in the city, visitors can expect an electrifying experience as they peruse the buzzing streets, enjoy the passing parades and processions, and light sparklers for the famous Correfoc (fire run).

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October

What: Marc Chagall Exhibition
Where: Vienna, Austria
When: 28 September 2024 – 9 February 2025
Stay: Safestay Vienna Margaretenviertel

Visit the Albertina Museum’s must-see Chagall exhibition which features around 90 works created by the prolific artist. Home to the world’s largest and most valuable graphical collections, there’s lots more to see at the Albertina too. If you were ever in need of a reason to hop, skip and jump over to Vienna for a short stint, this is it!

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November

What: Edinburgh Short Film Festival
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
When: October 2024
Stay: Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

One thing you should definitely have on your 2024 cultural calendar is the Edinburgh Short Film Festival, which is returning for its 14th year. Having built a reputation for bringing the world’s best short films to Scotland, expect to see shorts created both on home soil and across the globe. Safestay’s newest hostel, located on Cowgate, one of Edinburgh’s oldest streets, is the perfect base for movie buffs.

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December

What: Brussels Christmas Market
Where: Grand Place, Rue de la Bourse, Place Sainte-Catherine and Marché aux Poissons
When: Date TBC
Stay: Safestay Brussels Grand Place

The Brussels Christmas market is widely regarded as one of the best in Europe, offering its visitors a fun-filled festive experience brimming with Belgian charm. Last year’s event offered more than 200 chalets, a glittering light show, a ferris wheel, merry-go-rounds, ice skating and lots more, and all just steps away from Safestay.

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