The world's friendliest places for tourists

A ranking with surprising world cities in it

When we travel, hospitality plays a major role in how comfortable we feel at our destination. Booking.com has now published a ranking of the 10 most hospitable places in the world for 2025. For one, a German city has made it into the top ranking (photo).

360 million reviews

The ranking is based on the Traveller Review Award, for which around 360 million customer reviews were evaluated.

Photo: Chait Goli / Pexels (shows 6th place)

10th place: Chester, United Kingdom

Architecture fans will get their money's worth in Chester, as the city is home to an exciting mix of Roman, medieval, and Tudor architecture, according to Travelbook.de. The city is also the one in the United Kingdom with the oldest, longest, and best-preserved city wall.

9th place: Koh Lanta, Thailand

Koh Lanta is a double island in the southwest of Thailand. With this scenery, it's no wonder that the locals here are open and friendly.

8th place: Quedlingburg, Germany

Quedlinburg has made it into the top 10 most hospitable places in the world. The city in Saxony-Anhalt, with around 24,000 inhabitants, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has over a million visitors per year.

7th place: Manizales, Colombia

The city, founded in 1849, is rich in cultural events, such as a theater festival. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, volcanoes, and coffee-growing areas.

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6th place: Orvieto, Italy

The picturesque town with almost 20,000 inhabitants is known for its underground city, which consists of artificial caves, tunnels, and cellars.

5th place: St. Augustine, United States

Did you know? St. Augustine is the oldest city in the USA, founded in 1565 and located in the state of Florida. The photo shows the oldest street in the city, Aviles Street.

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4th place: Taupo, New Zealand

Action tourists get their money's worth in Taupo, as there are several outdoor activities to enjoy. The city is located on Lake Taupo, the largest lake in Australasia.

3rd place: Urubici, Brazil

Surrounded by forests, mountains, and waterfalls, the town, which is located at 915 m and has about 12,000 inhabitants, is the perfect destination if you love nature - and hospitality.

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2nd place: Cazorla, Spain

Cazorla is located in the east of the province of Jaén in Andalusia and is surrounded by olive groves. The Roman castle towers over the white houses. Ranked 2nd among the most hospitable places in the world in 2025.

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