The top 10 cities with the best nightlife according to our travellers
Discover where in the world you need to go for a great night out according to our UK travellers
What’s your idea of a great night out? Fantastic food at a trendy restaurant? A buzzing nightclub where the world’s most famous DJs get the dance floor heaving? Perhaps even taking in a great show or concert at a top theatre? We took a look at thousands of Expedia UK traveller reviews and ranked the cities that people regularly heralded as having the best nightlife. Did your favourite party spot make the list? Read on to find out.
01
London
No surprises here—Expedia UK travellers think London has the best nightlife. With a city as big as London comes a seemingly infinite number of options for going out in the evening. Whether you’re after a pint at a local pub, a West End musical, or a night spent on the dance floor, London is the party capital with a capital letter.
02
Paris
According to our UK travellers, Paris is the most romantic city in the world, so it makes sense that it would also nab one of the top spots on this list of cities with the best nightlife. Whether you’re out with your “amour” or hitting the town with a group of friends, there’s plenty to keep you busy in the City of Light.
03
Barcelona
Tapas, flamenco and clubs open late into the night. If you’re looking for a fantastic place to party, Barcelona is sure to have you covered. Expedia UK travellers chose this Spanish city as one of the best when it comes to nightlife; from bustling restaurants to lively dance clubs to quiet wine bars, Barcelona has something for everyone.
04
Amsterdam
Long famous for its stag dos, Amsterdam grabs the fourth spot on this list. However, the Dutch capital isn’t just a great city for nightlife if you’re celebrating an upcoming wedding, as the abundance of amazing cocktail bars, restaurants and pubs throughout Amsterdam draw a varied crowd. One thing’s for sure: a night out in Amsterdam is never boring.
05
Dublin
This addition to the list should be pretty obvious—according to Expedia UK travellers, it’s also the best city in the world for Irish pubs. And while St. Patrick’s Day may be one of the most famous Irish holidays worldwide, the truth is that going out in Dublin is fantastic on any night of the year. With energetic pubs, top of the line music venues and the Guinness Storehouse in the centre of town, you’re sure to have a night to remember in this Irish capital.
06
Rome
As Italy’s largest and most populous city, Rome has an incredible array of options for going out. Whether the nightlife you’re after is a delicious meal in a local “trattoria” (traditional, family-run eatery), a stroll past the iconic Spanish Steps, or partying until dawn, you’ll find it in iconic Rome. Our Expedia UK travellers ranked this as the sixth best city in the world for its nightlife.
07
New York
The data from our Expedia UK travellers doesn’t lie: New York is one of their favourite cities for terrific nightlife. As its dubbed “the city that never sleeps”, it’s not hard to imagine why it made the list. All-night diners, world-class restaurants, clubs that keep going late into the night and some of the best entertainment venues on the planet make New York a very deserving city to take a spot on this list.
08
Edinburgh
Anyone who’s been to Edinburgh knows that the city is a hub for the arts, as well as Scottish history and culture. The city is also a fantastic place to sample a wide range of nightlife activities: “ceilidh” venues (for traditional dancing and music), upmarket cocktail bars and cosy pubs where you can settle in with a whisky—take your pick. And be sure to check out the Edinburgh Festival Fringe every August for an amazing array of live entertainment.
09
Berlin
Famous for its underground clubs and all-night dance parties, our Expedia UK travellers thought Berlin deserved a spot on this list. From the wild raves to the cosmopolitan cocktail bars, whatever your going out style is, Berlin is sure to have you covered.
10
Birmingham
Our Expedia UK travellers chose another city close to home: Birmingham. As England’s second largest city, it comes as no shock that Birmingham is full of nightlife options that are sure to keep anyone happy. Fancy a late night of dancing, a quiet dinner for two or a local musical performance? Birmingham will show you a good time no matter how you’d like to be entertained.
Which city do you think should be added to this list? The more traditional party cities like Las Vegas or Prague? The lesser-known (but equally fun) party spots like Stockholm, Riga or Montreal?
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