At the beginning of each year, the Tripadvisor website publishes the list of top destinations, based on the reviews and opinions of platform users. In 2026, in first place is the island of Bali, followed by a city where you can’t get bored: London. Who completes the top and where are destinations like Paris or the Maldives.
Top 25 destinations in the world
1. Bali (Indonesia) – White sand, corals, rice fields, stone temples and a unique culture. These are just some of the elements with which Bali attracts tourists. According to Tripadvisor, Ubud is the ideal base on the island if you plan to visit in 2026.
It’s the first time this destination has topped the list of the most famous travel site.
2. London (Great Britain) – “When a man is bored with London, he is bored with life”said Sir Samuel Johnson in the 18th century. The quote seems to have remained valid to this day. Museums, huge parks, fascinating streets, buildings where history was written, impressive modern constructions, famous musicals and plays performed in the West End – London has it all and continues to impress visitors in 2026.
3. Dubai (United Arab Emirates) – Built from scratch in the desert, a marvel of modern engineering, Dubai attracts more and more tourists every year. Especially those who are attracted by modern design, entertainment and unique experiences.
4. Hanoi (Vietnam) – The capital of Vietnam offers well-preserved historical monuments, lakes, parks and more than 600 temples. The city is easy to explore with the help of a taxi, write those who have already enjoyed the experience.
5. Paris (France) – The City of Lights could not be missing from the list. The metropolis breathes history and takes visitors on a fascinating story through the centuries, from which kings, emperors, artists and writers are not missing. The Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum or the Opera Garnier remain timeless objectives. If we also add the streets of Montmarte or the chic cafes of Saint-Germain-des-Près, it’s clear why “Paris is always a good idea”.
6. Rome (Italy) – The top is also completed by Cetatea Eternă. In Rome, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the grandeur. From the works of Michelangelo (such as the Pieta or the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel) to the monumental architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica, from the beauty of the Trevi Fountain to the imposing Colloseum, they all impress millions of tourists every year.
7. Marrakesh (Morocco) – Described by visitors as a magical place, Marrakech offers spice markets, gardens and palaces. Sounds like an oriental fairy tale, doesn’t it?
8. Bangkok (Thailand) – Crowded and bustling, Thailand’s capital is also a top destination in 2026. The city’s energy and nightlife are among tourists’ favorites, Tripadvisor writes.
9. Chalk (Greece) – The largest island in Greece attracts, first of all, through its spectacular beaches. Efalonissi, located in the west of the island, was named the most beautiful beach in the world last year. Balos, Falassarna or the beach with plum trees Vai are also among the favorites of tourists. And even if you don’t like to spend a lot of time at the beach, there is definitely something to do in Crete: you can venture on a mountain trail (the highest peak is 2,456 meters) or through the Samaria Gorge (the longest in Europe), you can walk through cities full of history such as Heraklion, Chania or Rhetymnon, and if you like the legends of Ancient Greece, you can visit the archaeological site of Knossos.
10. New York City (United States of America) – The Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty or Central Park are the sights that make New York one of the most desirable tourist destinations in 2026. In addition to buildings and parks, the city itself is an experience, it is not for nothing that they say that “there’s no other place like it” (Walt Whitman).
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The other top destinations are:
11. Siem (Cambodia)
12. Istanbul (Turkey)
13. Cusco (Peru)
14. Barcelona (Spain)
15. Lisbon (Portugal)
16. Tokyo (Japan)
17. Kathmandu (Nepal)
18. Edinburgh (Scotland, UK)
19. Hurghada (Egypt)
20. Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
21. Maldives
22. New Delhi (India)
23. Budapest (Hungary)
24. Seoul (South Korea)
25. Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
The complete list of top destinations, depending on the continent or the type of trip you are planning, can be found here.
