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While there are plenty of savings to be had this Black Friday, from air fryers to hair dryers, the latest gaming consoles and your favourite make-up brand, there is one offer that should not be slept – Booking.com’s global getaway reductions.
Now that Black Friday has finally arrived, the site has cut prices by up to 35 per cent on selected hotel reservations and accommodation until 4 December.
Avid travellers can save on stays around the world, from New York to Thailand. The deal is available for bookings between now and 31 December 2025, whether a long weekend away or two weeks of rest and relaxation on sandy beaches.
With thousands of hotels, resorts and properties reduced over the money-saving weekend, here’s our pick of the best Booking.com offers.
Read more: Black Friday travel deals on flights, holidays, hotels and cruises
Sea Containers, London
Was £319 per night, now £223
Longing for a staycation or simply love London? Save almost £100 on a stay at Sea Containers to anchor on South Bank with river views, two vibrant cocktail bars and a restaurant primed for British dishes all at your fingertips. Better still, to unwind from all those city break steps, the agua London Spa and Curzon Cinema promise to help guests put their feet up.
Amatara Welleisure Resort, Phuket
Was £407 per night, now £216
There’s a huge £200 off relaxing rooms at Amatara Welleisure Resort in Thailand’s Phuket this Black Friday. The spa destination overlooks the turquoise palette of the Andaman Sea with spacious suites, wellness retreat programmes and sea-view villas sure to recharge even the most mindful of guests.
Sixtytwo Hotel, Barcelona
Was £270 per night, now £192
For a big-hitting city break you can’t go wrong with Barcelona and at £192 a night, the Sixtytwo Hotel is a steal for holidaymakers headed for the Catalan capital. The 19th-century boutique hotel sits on the glitzy Paseo de Graci shopping avenue with elegant rooms and a Japanese-style garden that complements the best of Barcelona’s impressive architecture.
UNAHOTELS Decò Roma, Rome
Was £237 per night, now £170
When in Rome, art, food and architecture are king – and Una Hotels’ Decò Roma has all three a stone’s throw from the Italian city’s main railway station, Roma Termini. Sat in the centre of the Eternal City, guests who book a bright terrace room will be rewarded with views over the Roman rooftops (an authentic setting for Aperol aperitifs) between their days spent at Renaissance palaces or simply learning the art of il dolce far niente – the sweetness of doing nothing.
Aqua Luxury Suites by NOMÉE Hospitality Group, Santorini
Was £249 per night, now £150
To save on Santorini, luxury aqua suites in Imerovigli – some complete with a hot tub or plunge pool – currently start from just £150 a night in the Booking.com sale. Think Caldera and Volcano sea views, a la carte breakfasts in-suite and an open-air veranda to enjoy Mediterranean meze.
Hôtel Piapia, Paris
Was £147 per night, now £105
Hop on the Eurostar and hole up at Hôtel Piapia for a Parisian weekend of fromage and fine wine in the 20th arrondissement. Now just £105 per night, split the cost with a pal for a trendy stay in one of the Piapia’s colourful and cosy doubles. With everything from bucket list icons; the Louvre, Versailles and – la tour Eiffel – to Seine cruises on your doorstep, now’s the time to snap up savings on a Paris trip.
Barcelo Al Jaddaf, Dubai
Was £141 per night, now £86
Looking for long haul for less? Dubai sparkles with winter sun well into January, and Barcelo Al Jaddaf has the terraces, pools and balconies to bask in vitamin D with bright and spacious rooms from just £86 a night this sale season.
The Resident, Edinburgh
Was £209 per night, now £146
To enjoy the seasonal swagger of Edinburgh – whether at summer stand-out Fringe or ringing in Hogmanay – new kid on the cobbles The Resident has stylish suites with skyline views of the Castle and Georgian New Town just steps from the capital’s shopping hub, Princes Street. Here, home-from-home rooms are designed as spaces to eat, sleep and work, with mini kitchens, smart TVs and sophisticated furnishings a dream host for long weekends spent discovering the Royal Mile and hiking up extinct volcano Arthur’s Seat.
The Bonerowski Palace Boutique Hotel, Krakow
Was £545 per night, now £347
There’s five-star service for less in Krakow this Christmas, with rooms at The Bonerowski Palace Boutique Hotel almost £200 cheaper in the Black Friday sale. With creative plates at Amalia Restaurant and beds fit for a king on Kraków’s Main Market Square, book now to bring a touch of luxury to a long weekend in Poland.
Park Plaza Vondelpark, Amsterdam
Was £251 per night, now £176
In the Oud-Zuid district, Park Plaza is ideally situated to explore eclectic museums, the vibrant “Little Paris” district and Amsterdam’s green playground Vondelpark. With 47 hectares to skate, rose gardens to smell and open-air theatres to entertain, the city’s lung is a great base to embrace the Dutch capital. Once you’ve filled your boots with nature, swerved hundreds of cyclists and snacked on a stroopwafel, take a table at Tozi, the hotel’s Venetian-inspired restaurant with small plates and barrel-aged Negronis on the menu.
The Gregorian, New York City
Was £252 per night, now £187
To take a bite out of the Big Apple, the stylish Gregorian has stylish rooms for under £200 a night in the Booking.com sale. Just three blocks from Madison Square Garden and with New York icons within walking distance – the rooms may be monochrome but this is an ideal base to paint the town red in the city that never sleeps.
art’otel London Hoxton, London
Was £329 per night, now £230
For a quirky stay in the heart of London’s art scene, art’otel’s Hoxton hotel has a bold aesthetic designed by “signature artist” D*Face, original Banksys and an indulgent spa. In summer, The Brush Grand Café sets the scene for al fresco feasts, while winter events, including a New Year’s Eve skyline disco and a festive wreath-making workshop, are primed for festive fun. After all the merriment, guests can tuck into sleek art rooms and city-view suites. Hotel green flags – bath robes, slippers, coffee machines and Dyson hairdryers – await.
Read more: What is Travel Tuesday? And what are the best travel deals?