Turkey: Istanbul Ranked Among the Top 20 Best Tourist Destinations in the World

Istanbul has once again confirmed its status as one of the world's most popular cities for travelers. In the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025, published in honor of the 25th anniversary of the award, it ranked 16th in the category “Best of the Best Destinations”.

The Travelers’ Choice Awards are based on ratings and reviews from millions of Tripadvisor users over the past year. They highlight the most popular destinations as rated by travelers from around the globe.

Leaders of the Ranking

The ranking was topped by London (United Kingdom), Bali (Indonesia), and Dubai (UAE), with Istanbul securing the 17th place.

The full top 20 destinations for 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards is as follows:

London, United Kingdom

1. Bali, Indonesia

2. Dubai, UAE

3. Sicily, Italy

4. Paris, France

5. Rome, Italy

6. Hanoi, Vietnam

7. Marrakech, Morocco

8. Crete, Greece

9. Bangkok, Thailand

10. Hoi An, Vietnam

11. Barcelona, Spain

12. Cusco, Peru

13. Siem Reap, Cambodia

14. Lisbon, Portugal

15. Phuket, Thailand

16. Istanbul, Turkey

17. New York, Istanbul

18. Mallorca, Spain

19. Edinburgh, Scotland

The Tripadvisor platform highlights Istanbul's uniqueness as a city that bridges East and West, past and present, offering tourists an incredible diversity of experiences.

Top Honeymoon Destinations

The Travelers’ Choice Awards also named the best destinations for romantic honeymoon trips, Top 3:

1. Mauritius

2. Bali, Indonesia

3. Maldives

Thanks to its rich history and modern pace of life, Istanbul remains one of the most attractive and visited cities in the world, consistently appearing on lists of top travel destinations.

Istanbul Airport was ranked 10th in the top 100 airports in 2024 by Skytrax World Airport Awards. According to Cirium analysis, the airport was recognized as the best connected airport in the world – 309 destinations worldwide. Istanbul is one of the most visited cities in the world.

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