Each year, the media company asks around 20,000 city dwellers around the world, along with its network of global editors, to identify what makes their city great through a survey known as the Time Out Index. Time Out uses the resulting data to compile global city rankings. It’s not just Edinburgh’s beauty that earned it the top spot for 2022, the city is also known for its bustling arts festivals and growing foodie scene, and locals surveyed praised the city’s walkability as well as its welcoming, inclusive feeling of it. “It’s been amazing to see how much the city has grown since we grew up here,” the team behind Edinburgh’s recently opened wine bar Eleanore, featured by Time Out as one of the city’s highlights, told CNN Travel . “It’s great to see it getting the recognition it deserves.” While last year’s list praised places that rallied during the pandemic, this year Time Out highlighted everything we’ve lost over the past two years, taking a close look at each city’s restaurants, bars, nightlife and museums. The aim, says Time Out, is to make the ranking “the ultimate travel list for 2022”. “They’re all places that excel at things that inspire people to travel and try new things,” Time Out’s Huw Oliver tells CNN Travel.
Endurance and partying
Hot on Edinburgh’s heels at No. 2 is Midwestern hub Chicago, lauded as much for its early-morning nightclub scene as it is for its resilience in the age of the pandemic. Third on the list is Medellin, Colombia, famous for its nightlife, boutique hotels and delicious food. And it’s a strong showing for Scotland, with Glasgow at No.4 on the list, with Time Out championing Glaswegian’s diverse dining options and the city’s friendly atmosphere. Sustainability initiatives, safety and public transport also contribute to the ranking. On the green front, Time Out checks out Glaswegian Club SWG3’s recent initiative to generate energy through dancers’ body heat, while Amsterdam, at No.5 on the list, is recognized as the world’s most bike-friendly city. The aim, says Time Out’s Oliver, was for the 2022 gathering to highlight “all the things that make cities fun, vibrant places to visit”. See the full rankings here.
Time Out’s 10 best cities
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Chicago, USA
- Medellin, Colombia
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Marrakesh, Morocco
- Berlin, Germany
- Montreal, Canada
- Copenhagen, Denmark
title: “Time Out Lists The World S Best Cities For 2022 " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Cary Dickenson”
Each year, the media company asks around 20,000 city dwellers around the world, along with its network of global editors, to identify what makes their city great through a survey known as the Time Out Index. Time Out uses the resulting data to compile global city rankings. It’s not just Edinburgh’s beauty that earned it the top spot for 2022, the city is also known for its bustling arts festivals and growing foodie scene, and locals surveyed praised the city’s walkability as well as its welcoming, inclusive feeling of it. “It’s been amazing to see how much the city has grown since we grew up here,” the team behind Edinburgh’s recently opened wine bar Eleanore, featured by Time Out as one of the city’s highlights, told CNN Travel . “It’s great to see it getting the recognition it deserves.” While last year’s list praised places that rallied during the pandemic, this year Time Out highlighted everything we’ve lost over the past two years, taking a close look at each city’s restaurants, bars, nightlife and museums. The aim, says Time Out, is to make the ranking “the ultimate travel list for 2022”. “They’re all places that excel at things that inspire people to travel and try new things,” Time Out’s Huw Oliver tells CNN Travel.
Endurance and partying
Hot on Edinburgh’s heels at No. 2 is Midwestern hub Chicago, lauded as much for its early-morning nightclub scene as it is for its resilience in the age of the pandemic. Third on the list is Medellin, Colombia, famous for its nightlife, boutique hotels and delicious food. And it’s a strong showing for Scotland, with Glasgow at No.4 on the list, with Time Out championing Glaswegian’s diverse dining options and the city’s friendly atmosphere. Sustainability initiatives, safety and public transport also contribute to the ranking. On the green front, Time Out checks out Glaswegian Club SWG3’s recent initiative to generate energy through dancers’ body heat, while Amsterdam, at No.5 on the list, is recognized as the world’s most bike-friendly city. The aim, says Time Out’s Oliver, was for the 2022 gathering to highlight “all the things that make cities fun, vibrant places to visit”. See the full rankings here.
Time Out’s 10 best cities
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Chicago, USA
- Medellin, Colombia
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Marrakesh, Morocco
- Berlin, Germany
- Montreal, Canada
- Copenhagen, Denmark
