When visiting a new city, one of the most important choices you’ll make is picking where to stay. Every neighborhood is different and depending on your budget and travel style, you’ll want to choose an area that fits your plans. Shopping, nightlife, museums, food, safety, location — these are all considerations you’ll want to make as you plan your trip.
To help you find the best neighborhood for your travel budget and style, here is my ever-expanding list of the best neighborhoods to stay in around the world:
Asia
Where to Stay in Bangkok
Where to Stay in Singapore
Where to Stay in Tokyo
Australia & New Zealand
Where to Stay in Auckland
Where to Stay in Sydney
Where to Stay in Melbourne
Central & South America
Where to Stay in Bogota
Where to Stay in Medellin
Where to Stay in Mexico City
North America
Where to Stay in Austin
Where to Stay in Boston
Where to Stay in Chicago
Where to Stay in Los Angeles
Where to Stay in New York City
Where to Stay in Toronto
Europe
Where to Stay in Amsterdam
Where to Stay in Athens
Where to Stay in Barcelona
Where to Stay in Berlin
Where to Stay in Copenhagen
Where to Stay in Dublin
Where to Stay in Dubrovnik
Where to Stay in Lisbon
Where to Stay in London
Where to Stay in Madrid
Where to Stay in Paris
Where to Stay in Prague
Where to Stay in Rome
Where to Stay in Stockholm
Ready to book? Here are my favorite booking companies:
Hostelworld – The best hostel site out there, with the largest inventory, best search interface, and widest availability. You can also search for dorm beds or private rooms. I use it for my bookings (and it is an official sponsor of this website).
Booking.com – Booking.com provides is a great resource for cheap hotels and other accommodation. I like its easy-to-use interface.
Trusted Housesitters – For a unique (and free) way to travel, try house- or pet-sitting. In exchange for free accommodation, you simply look after someone’s house and/or pet while they’re away. It’s a great option for long-term travelers and anyone on a budget.