Call it the bronze apple.
Time Out has released a list of the world’s 50 best cities to visit in 2025 – and New York will have to settle for third place, behind two surprise contenders.
The global travel authority surveyed more than 18,500 people around the world to analyze their opinions of their hometown, regarding everything including food, nightlife, culture, affordability, happiness and general atmosphere.
Time Out then polled a panel of experts to determine the best cities to visit this year.
While 78% of New Yorkers ranked the city that never sleeps as “exciting” in the poll, Gotham didn’t make it to the top – but it was the top-ranked place in the US.
Here, a closer look at the top 10.
1. Cape Town
Most Cape Town residents (97%) of locals said their city makes them happy – so maybe it will make you happy too?
Ninety-five percent gave the city’s food scene a high rating, and 82% said they would describe the place as “nice.”
2. Bangkok
Bangkok’s Ekkamai neighborhood was named one of Time Out’s most beautiful in the world.
Eighty-six percent of locals would call the food in Bangkok “good” or “amazing,” and 84% said eating out is affordable.
3. New York
A whopping 78% of New Yorkers find the city “exciting” — the highest percentage of any city on the list.
The Big Apple also received a 92% approval rating for its world-class arts and culture scene.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne came second overall in the “restaurants and eating out” category.
But that’s not all it has to offer, it was also ranked fourth for its “culture”.
London
London is the Time Out staff’s favorite city.
Residents particularly emphasize its diversity and inclusiveness.
New Orleans
New Orleans was the third most affordable city on the list. Seventy-two percent of residents say seeing live music is budget-friendly, and 83% said they don’t break the bank to go out for a cocktail.
Mexico City
The Mexican capital was ranked the fourth happiest city on the list.
An overwhelming 96% of locals say their city makes them happy, and the same percentage agree they find joy in the everyday experiences their city offers.
Porto, Portugal
Porto was named fourth most beautiful on the list – 78% of locals describe it as such.
And the natives are not likely to go anywhere. A happy 80% said they are happier in Porto than anywhere else in the world.
SHANGHAI
Shanghai’s nightlife scene received the highest overall rating from locals.
This likely influenced why 80% of respondents in Shanghai said it was easy to meet people and make friends.
Copenhagen
Residents said that the city’s investment in itself has paid off.
Some 59% of residents said that the feeling of happiness in the Danish capital has increased recently.
The 50 best cities in the world for 2025
- Cape Town
- Bangkok
- New York
- Melbourne, Australia
- London
- New Orleans
- Mexico City
- Porto, Portugal
- SHANGHAI
- Copenhagen
- Chicago
- Lisbon
- Edinburgh
- Hong Kong
- Sydney
- Amsterdam
- Barcelona
- Sevilla
- Paris
- Medellin
- Hanoi
- Madrid
- berlin
- Dubai
- Singapore
- Rio de Janeiro
- Beijing
- Chiang Mai
- Jakarta
- vienna
- Tokyo
- Marrakesh
- Perth
- Brighton
- Prague
- Glasgow
- Brisbane
- Marseille
- Budapest
- Los Angeles
- Lagos
- SEOUL
- valence
- Montreal
- Bilbao
- Abu Dhabi
- Belfast
- Bristol
- Mumbai
- Warsaw
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