Ultimate Confirmation: Prague Ranks Among Best Cities To Visit Now

Every visitor’s dream is to find destinations in the best cities in the world. Prague appeared among the world’s best cities to visit in an annual ranking by the acclaimed London-based market research company, Euromonitor International. Prague rounded in the top 25 out of the 100 Cities indexed by Euromonitor.

In another report by the global consulting firm Resonance in 2024, Prague was in the top 10 best cities to visit in Europe and among the top 15 worldwide.

Resonance cited the Czech capital’s high performance to factors like low poverty rates, diverse attractions, green spaces, and a vibrant nightlife environment among others.

The Euromonitor research considered over 50 factors under main categories like economic, business, and tourism performance. Other factors involved were infrastructure advancements, tourism policy, city attractiveness, and commitment to sustainability, health, and safety.

Prague ranked in 21^st place according to Euromonitor’s survey. Paris took first place worldwide and among European countries. Madrid, Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Barcelona, and London were other European cities that rounded in the top 10. Out of the list of 100, Europe had 63 cities featured, confirming the continent as a top tourist destination.

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Tokyo and New York City were the other cities in the top 10 outside of Europe, following Dubai which was the second-best city to visit in the world.

Prague’s Adaptability To Travel Trends Supports Its High Ranking

According to Euromonitor, travel trends have diversified to include sustainable tourism to support the world’s increasing environmental consciousness. This approach is more than preserving the environment but a commitment to improving the quality of life for locals and visitors alike.

Prague has adopted measures like improved public transport networks and strategies to combat over-tourism, boosting the city’s implementation of sustainable tourism. Through increased rail network, trams, and metro connections, Prague constantly enhances ease of movement in and around the city for locals and visitors.

The city has enhanced its livability by adding green spaces to complement its sights and landmarks. Such measures have increased Prague’s appeal to locals and visitors alike. Prague has diverse facilities catering to different cultures and tastes like restaurants, shopping centers, family-friendly activities, and more. This has kept Prague’s popularity rising.

Nadejda Popova a Senior Manager at Euromonitor International, emphasized, “Sustainable tourism remains a prominent and evolving topic for global cities. Destinations are taking various steps to enhance their sustainability practices such as harnessing renewable energy sources, green construction, launching recycling programs, or investing in emission-free transportation”.

Prague’s reputation as one of the best cities to visit in the world is supported by other rankings such as the Safety Index which named it among the world’s safest cities.