A Scottish city has been named among the top travel spots in the world for 2025.
On Thursday morning, Tripadvisor unveiled the winners of its annual Travellers’ Choice Awards. The prestigious awards celebrate the top global destinations across a range of different categories.
Included in the top 10 overall destinations for Europe is Edinburgh, placing at number 10. The Scottish capital was also named the 20th best place to visit in the world.
Famous for its fascinating history, beautiful architecture, and cobbled streets, Edinburgh offers something for everybody. It is also home to some of the best restaurants in the world, including five Michelin Starred eateries.
Some of the most iconic attractions in Edinburgh include the historic Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, and The Real Mary King’s Close. Other popular places to visit in the city are the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and the Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky Experience.
Meanwhile, the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest performance arts festival in the world. Taking place each August, it welcomes millions of visitors from across the globe and hosts more than 51,000 scheduled performances.
Edinburgh is also home to a wealth of green space and parks, with Holyrood Park and The Meadows being among the most popular. In terms of walks, the extinct ancient volcano Arthur’s Seat in the centre of the city offers far-reaching views out over the city.
Topping the list as the top travel destination in both Europe and the world according to Tripadvisor is London. The English capital, which was singled out for its culinary and arts scenes, took the title from Dubai—which had previously held first place since 2022.
Tripadvisor President Kristen Dalton commented: “Over the last 25 years Tripadvisor has grown to become the world’s leading travel advice community, drawing on insights from real travellers all around the world. Based on the more than one billion reviews and opinions on our site today, Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards reflect the global travel community’s favourites – from destinations themselves, to everything that makes them special including restaurants, hotels and experiences.”
Read on for the full list of the top 10 travel destinations in Europe for 2025. Meanwhile, the full list of winners can be found on the Tripadvisor website.
Top Destinations – Europe
- London, UK
- Sicily, Italy
- Paris, France
- Rome, Italy
- Crete, Greece
- Barcelona, Spain
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Istanbul, Turkiye
- Majorca, Spain
- Edinburgh, UK
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