World’s favourite destinations of 2025: Cities, islands, and an Indian surprise

A diverse mix of cities, islands, and cultural hubs have emerged as the world’s most sought-after travel spots for 2025, based on global traveller preferences over the past year. The list, compiled from millions of reviews and ratings, highlights destinations that consistently offered high-quality experiences across hotels, restaurants, and activities, as per Tripadvisor analysis.

London ranks first, followed by Bali and Dubai, while the rest of the top ten includes popular places in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Italy is the only country with two destinations in the top ten, Sicily and Rome.

New Delhi, also secured a place among the top-ranked cities globally, securing a position at 22nd rank, reflecting growing interest in its mix of heritage, cuisine, and contemporary appeal.


Fewer than one percent of the eight million listings on Tripadvisor received the platform’s “Best of the Best” title, which recognises destinations with exceptional traveller feedback over a 12-month period.

Top 10 best of the best 2025 destinations

Rank	Destination	Country
1	London	United Kingdom
2	Bali	Indonesia
3	Dubai	United Arab Emirates
4	Sicily	Italy
5	Paris	France
6	Rome	Italy
7	Hanoi	Vietnam
8	Marrakech	Morocco
9	Crete	Greece
10	Bangkok	Thailand

Other destinations that made the top 25 include Hoi An, Barcelona, Cusco, Siem Reap, Lisbon, Phuket, Istanbul, New York City, Majorca, Edinburgh, Kathmandu, New Delhi, Maldives, Cancun, and Mauritius.

Tripadvisor stated, “The Best of the Best title recognises the highest level of excellence in travel. These destinations have received a high volume of exceptional reviews and opinions from the community over a 12-month period.”

The 2025 list reflects global travel patterns, with increased interest in heritage-rich cities, island escapes, and destinations that offer both cultural and leisure experiences.