Not London Or Shanghai, THIS Australian City Is The Best City In The World; Full List Inside

Don’t you love travelling? While you might have visited many cities in the world, do you know which are some of the best? The annual rankings of the ’50 best cities in the world’ have been revealed, and you can check whether your favourite city made it to the list or not.

50 Best Cities Across The World Revealed

Time Out has revealed its annual rankings for the ’50 Best Cities in the World’ list. The rankings are based on a readers’ survey that asked residents about factors like affordability, food, quality of life, nightlife, and more. As per a report by Euronews, more than 24,000 people from across 150 cities participated in the survey this year. Their responses were used to compile the final list of the 50 best cities in the world.

Melbourne in Australia has taken the top spot on the list this year, a city known for its vibrant laneways and culture. Shanghai in China secured the second position, followed by Edinburgh in third place and London in fourth.

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The top ten cities are rounded out by New York at fifth, Cape Town at sixth, and Mexico City at seventh place, with Bangkok being eighth, Seoul at ninth, and Tokyo at tenth.

Best European Cities In 2026

Out of 50, 19 European cities made it on the coveted list this year. With Edinburgh being in the top two, the city is known for its food, culture, and historic, hilly architecture. As per a report by Time Out, Edinburgh is one of the happiest cities surveyed for 2026, with 91% of people finding joy in their everyday experiences there.

European cities dominated the list between 11th and 20th place, with cities like Copenhagen at 13th, Krakow at 16th, Porto at 17th, Madrid at 19th, and Valencia at 20th. Here is the full list of the best 50 cities in the world.

1. Melbourne, Australia
2. Shanghai, China
3. Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4. London, United Kingdom
5. New York City
6. Cape Town, South Africa
7. Mexico City, Mexico
8. Bangkok, Thailand
9. Seoul, South Korea
10. Tokyo, Japan
11. Zurich, Switzerland
12. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
13. Copenhagen, Denmark
14. São Paulo, Brazil
15. Hong Kong, China
16. Krakow, Poland
17. Porto, Portugal
18. Guadalajara, México
19. Madrid, Spain
20. Valencia, Spain
21. Sydney, Australia
22. Paris, France
23. Singapore
24. Marrakesh, Morocco
25. Hanoi, Vietnam
26. Bath, UK
27. Bilbao, Spain
28. Berlin, Germany
29. Adelaide, Australia
30. Beijing, China
31. Antwerp, Belgium
32. Chiang Mai, Thailand
33. Naples, Italy
34. Amsterdam, Netherlands
35. Medellín, Colombia
36. Lima, Peru
37. Vancouver, Canada
38. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
39. Osaka, Japan
40. Athens, Greece
41. Chicago, USA
42. Cairo, Egypt
43. Buenos Aires, Argentina
44. Vienna, Austria
45. Dublin, Ireland
46. San Francisco, USA
47. Lagos, Nigeria
48. Auckland, New Zealand
49. Lisbon, Portugal
50. Bogotá, Colombia

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