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Every year, the travel platform Booking.com analyzes where there are particularly many accommodations with so-called Traveller Review Awards. This in-house award is given for exceptional hospitality, and Booking uses it to create a ranking of the most hospitable places in the world.
To arrive at its ranking, the travel platform evaluates which providers on the platform consistently receive excellent customer reviews from holidaymakers and are praised for their outstanding service. The categories analyzed include accommodation, car rental companies, and cab drivers.
From coffee farms to pristine beaches or medieval hideaways to jungle towns, a wide variety of destinations made it into the top ten in 2025. And that is precisely what makes this list so charming: with one or two exceptions, these destinations are still flying completely “under the radar.”
- Sigiriya, Sri Lanka: This is a volcanic monolith on which a fortress has been built. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important historical buildings in Sri Lanka. Booking suggests travellers visit the nearby village known for its fabrics and handicrafts, including batik fabrics, decorative pots, and hand-woven textiles.
- Cazorla, Spain: Picturesquely beautiful, this small village is located in the mountains in the south of the Spanish province of Jaén. It is officially a “Conjunto histórico-artístico,” which means historically and artistically significant places in Spain.
- Urubici, Brazil: Located in the far south of this vast country, this place is known above all for its picturesque nature and diverse flora and fauna.
- Taupo, New Zealand: Located on New Zealand’s North Island, Taupo is a hotspot for outdoor and active travelers. Extensive landscapes are crisscrossed by rivers, valleys, and hot springs, and there are numerous hiking and cycling trails.
- St. Augustine, USA: This coastal town in Florida is considered one of the oldest cities in the USA and is enchanting with its well-preserved colonial architecture.
- Orvieto, Italy: This small town in southern Umbria boasts a beautiful location and magnificent architecture. In the Middle Ages, Orvieto was even the Pope’s residence for a time. “The family-run trattorias, which offer local specialties such as wild boar ragù and Orvieto Classico wine, will not disappoint you,” promises Booking.
- Manizales, Colombia: The municipality is surrounded by the cities of Medellín and Bogotá, which are very popular with tourists, and the town of Salento. Manizales is often overlooked, although the city is considered one of the most important places for coffee cultivation in Colombia.
- Quedlinburg, Germany: Quedlinburg seems to give travelers a particularly friendly and warm welcome and has much more to offer. Quedlinburg is the town with the most half-timbered houses in Germany. The Harz National Park hiking area is just around the corner.
- Ko Lanta, Thailand: The quiet island of Ko Lanta in the south of Thailand is a peaceful retreat with its pristine beaches, dense jungle, and relaxed atmosphere. The island is less crowded than its more famous counterparts, making it a perfect destination for those seeking peace and quiet.
- Chester, Great Britain: A Journey into the Past: Known for its well-preserved Roman city wall and other valuable remains from Roman times, the city in the northwest of England on the border with Wales also attracts visitors with its half-timbered houses and the so-called Rows—covered pedestrian passages on the second floor of historic buildings. (red, 30.1.2025)
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