Hoera! Amsterdam has just secured its spot among the world’s best cities, edging out Barcelona to claim seventh place.
Compiled by data analytics company Euromonitor International, the report evaluates cities on tourism infrastructure, sustainability, economic performance, and health and safety.
Europe takes the crown
But Amsterdam isn’t the only European city cracking the top ten.
Paris snatched the crown for the fifth time in a row, ranking #1 for its tourist-friendly policies and excellent infrastructure. Hot on its chic French heels is Madrid at #2, followed by the Italian tourist hubs Rome and Milan at #4 and #5, respectively.
Meanwhile, Barcelona rounds out Europe’s domination of the charts by climbing two places to #8.
The Asia-Pacific region is also popular among tourists, with Tokyo winning #3 thanks to big investments in its tourism infrastructure.
It’s joined by two more regional heavyweights: Singapore at #9 and Seoul at #10.
These were the top city destinations in 2025
Are you keen to get cracking on your summer vacation plans? These are the world’s top city destinations, as compiled by Euromonitor International:
| Rank | Country |
|---|---|
| #1 | Paris |
| #2 | Madrid |
| #3 | Tokyo |
| #4 | Rome |
| #5 | Milan |
| #6 | New York |
| #7 | Amsterdam |
| #8 | Barcelona |
| #9 | Singapore |
| #10 | Seoul |
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