
The world's best cities: Time Out surveyed city residents from across the world to put together its 2021 round-up of the world's best urban hubs. Tokyo, Japan came in at number 10. Pictured here: people visiting Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo, Japan in August 2021.

9. Porto, Portugal: The coastal city of Porto in Portugal gained a spot in the top 10 thanks to its friendly vibe, according to Time Out. Pictured here: the city's Dom Luís I Bridge

8. Tel Aviv, Israel: The city of Tel Aviv is number eight on Time Out's list. Pictured here: Dizengoff Square in March 2021.

7. Prague, Czech Republic: The eastern European city of Prague was also crowned the most beautiful in the world, says Time Out. Pictured here: people drinking on a terrace in the city in May 2021.

6. Montreal, Canada: Residents surveyed said Montreal was a city in which it was "easy to express who you are." Pictured here: the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood of Montreal in May 2021.

5. New York, USA: New York was commended for its resilience by Time Out and was also named the "most exciting" city in the world. Pictured here: the Manhattan skyline from the Edge viewing deck in June 2021.

4. Copenhagen, Denmark: The Danish city of Copenhagen was praised for being an easy city to relax in. Pictured here: the Nyhavn, a 17th-century waterfront, canal and tourist attraction in Copenhagen in June 2021.

3. Manchester, UK: The northern English city of Manchester was ranked best for "community spirit" and praised for its friendly vibe. Pictured here: customers outside the city's Velvet Hotel in April 2021.

2. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Known for its bike paths and canals, Amsterdam was praised for its sustainability and green space. Pictured here: Amsterdam canals in August 2021.

1. San Francisco, USA: San Francisco's response to the pandemic was one of the reasons the city was crowned the best in the world by Time Out. Pictured here: Social distancing in San Francisco in May 2020.


