In case you think that the glitz and glamour of "Sex and the City" is only to be found in New York, HolidayCheck, www.holidaycheck.com, points out that there are a number of European cities that offer the same kind of vibe. Along with shopping, culture and nightlife, here are four examples of some of the hip places to stay when visiting Europe this summer.

In Barcelona, check out the Hotel H10 Montcada in this buzzing Catalan city. On the modernly designed roof, shopaholics can relax with a glass of champagne in the hotel's outdoor pool whilst enjoying the view of Barcelona.

Former holidaymakers agree 100% that the four-star accommodation is the perfect starting point for the five kilometre long shopping street.

And when night falls, wild party-goers are all in the Razzmatazz Night Club. The club is home to five different venues in one. It is also a concert hall, where internationally renowned musicians and bands come to play.

Dublin, Ireland's capital, has long been a trendy European city and has more to offer than just black beer and whiskey.

Dublin has produced some great writers, whose works you can see at the Dublin Writers' Museum.

To relax those high-heel strained feet, rest and have a meal underneath the museum in Chapter One. This modern kitchen has already been presented with numerous awards -- even with a Michelin star.

Equally classy is Grafton Street - the trendy shopping street in the heart of Dublin. Holiday makers recommend the former Temple Bar District in Dublin's centre, as somewhere where you can party the night away. It is filled with pubs and clubs.

Stockholm, the Scandinavian city on the east coast of Sweden has long been considered one of the hottest European hot spots.

Fashion in Stockholm is not for the faint-hearted. Visitors can go to the district "SoFo" (South of Folkungatan) for the latest Swedish designs, and then the new clothes can be shown off in the evening in the Spy Bar.

This bar is one of the most visited in the city - caution! Celebrity alert! To recuperate after a wild night, we recommend the Best Western Time Hotel.

This four-star establishment is one which 94% of all guests in the past class as an ideal place to go on holiday. For dinner there's always Mosebacke, one of the tourist and cultural hotspots of Stockholm, right in the district of Sedermalm. Besides concerts and cabaret performances, the in house restaurant offers very good food. In summer there is the amazing rooftop view over the city for free.

In Berlin, visitors will find that the best starting point for a trip is in the central district of Charlottenburg, in Hotel Otto.

The absolute highlight of the four-star hotel is the view from the breakfast room each morning over the city. It has been recommended by 100% of guests.

Nearby, situated on the famous Kurfurstendamm, there is the Story of Berlin, a museum with a difference and an absolute must.

Fashion is a way of life in Berlin, and it has plenty of designer stores to small boutiques spread all over the city.

Before the Berlin crowd rushes out into the night life, strengthen up in Kurfurstendamm 101, where the lounge bar offers healthy and trendy snacks. The club 1a Lauschgift offers the perfect start for a hot club tour through Berlin. This cocktail bar is in the style of the 70's, even with leather sofas, colorful wallpaper and retro decor.

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