Athens, Lisbon, and Florence, according to travelers and based on a study by money.co.uk, are the best destinations when it comes to things to do, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife.
Let's take a closer look at the list published by the UK-based price comparison website, which can help you narrow down your choices for your next travel destination.
1- Athens, Greece
Five-star rated hotels: 11.8%
Michelin guide restaurants: 0.6%
Five-star rated nightlife: 33.6%
Five-star rated things to do: 44.1%
Athens is at the top overall. About 20% of restaurants, hotels, nightlife, and things to do in Athens were highly rated. Athens was the top rated city for things to do and came in second for nightlife and hotels.
The Greek capital was the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful empire and civilization. The city is dominated by 5th century BC landmarks such as the Acropolis.
Sculptures, jewelry, vases, and more from Ancient Greece are preserved in the Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum.
2- Lisbon, Portugal
Five-star rated hotels: 3.7%
Michelin guide restaurants: 0.6%
Five-star rated nightlife: 23.6%
Five-star rated things to do: 40.0%
Lisbon has the second highest number of five-star things to do on the list. Forty percent of attractions were positively rated by tourists.
There are numerous sights to see in Portugal's hilly coastal capital, including São Jorge Castle, which offers a wonderful view of the city, the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge, and the Tagus estuary. Just outside Lisbon, there are a number of beautiful beaches to discover.
3- Florence, Italy
Five-star rated hotels: 6.5%
Michelin guide restaurants: 1.2%
Five-star rated nightlife: 14.5%
Five-star rated things to do: 38.6%
In third place is Florence, the capital of the Italian region of Tuscany. It's home to many masterpieces of Renaissance architecture and art.
The Duomo with its terracotta-tiled dome is one of the most famous sights of Florence. Michelangelo's sculpture "David" is exhibited at the Gallery of the Academy of Florence.
Other top-rated destinations
The first three places on money.co.uk's list are followed by Edinburgh, Honolulu, Rhodes, Dublin, Venice, Prague, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Nice, Rome, Barcelona, and New York City.
Los Angeles, Brussels, and Rhodes are respectively the highest-rated cities for hotels, restaurants, and nightlife.
Given that European countries top the list, you might want to consider traveling to Europe in the spring or summer. The green continent will never cease to amaze travelers.
Don't forget to check out the listings on Flatio if you want to enrich your trip to Europe with a stay at a quality and affordable accommodation.
