10 Friendliest Cities in the World, Starting from Brazil to Japan

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - One of the world's largest travel platforms, Booking.com, released a list of the friendliest cities in the world in 2024.

There are ten top cities selected based on the number of accommodation providers that received the 2024 Traveler Review Award.

The platform examines more than 309 million verified customer reviews. The profiled accommodations have also been recognized for their consistent delivery of first-class hospitality and service.

Here are the ten friendliest cities in the world 2024 according to Booking.com:

1. Arraial d'Ajuda, Brazil

2. Ermoupoli, Greece

3. Viana do Castelo, Portugal

4. Daylesford, Australia

5. Grindelwald, Switzerland

6. Moab, United States

7. Uzes, France

8. Mazatlan, Mexico

9. Jaisalmer, India

10. Fujikawaguchiko, Japan

Interesting Attractions from Some of the Friendliest Cities in the World:

Arraial d'Ajuda, Brazil

At the top of the ranking is Arraial d'Ajuda, this city is located south of Porto Seguro, which is known as one of the best beach destinations in Brazil. If Porto Seguro is quite busy, Arraial d'Ajuda is quite the opposite. The atmosphere is calm and serene. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful architecture, with colorful houses scattered throughout the city.

Ermoupoli, Greece

The next is Ermoupoli, the capital of Syros, a Greek island in the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea. The city is the heart of Venice and the extraordinary neoclassical architecture painted in attractive pastel colors makes this hillside town a treat in itself. Tourists can stroll the small streets and winding alleys, while enjoying the beautiful views.

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Meanwhile, in third position, in the coastal city of Viana do Castelo, located in northern Portugal, the city is famous for its maritime heritage such as the Shipyard Museum and the Gil Eannes, a former hospital ship turned museum. Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean makes it a mecca for surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing.

Jaisalmer, India

Jaisalmer, located in Rajasthan, India, which occupies the ninth position, it is known as the Golden City, because of the yellow sand and yellow sandstone used in every architecture of the city. The city's most iconic landmark is Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the few forts in the world that is still inhabited by part of the city's population.

Fujikawaguchiko, Japan

The next friendliest city in Asia is Fujikawaguchiko which is located at the foot of Mount Fuji, Japan. The city serves as the gateway to the Fuji Five Lakes region and offers tourists easy access to Lake Kawaguchi, the Yoshida Trail, and the region's many hot springs.

TRAVEL+LEISURE ASIA | BOOKING.COM

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