London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Glasgow are among the world’s top 50 best cities in 2024, ranked by Time Out
Introduction
Time Out, a renowned global magazine, collaborated with research firm Potentia Insight to survey 20,000 city dwellers worldwide, as well as its network of editors, to compile its most recent round-up of the best cities in the world in terms of food, drink, art galleries, museums, live music, theatres, nightlife, green spaces, architecture, the happiness of locals, and community vibes (Beard et al., 2024; Street, 2024). Time Out’s annual ranking of the world’s best cities aims to inspire travel and provide a global snapshot of city living (Bloom, 2024; Street, 2024). Four UK cities made the top 50 this year: London (4), Liverpool (7), Manchester (15), and Glasgow (30).
Rank #4: London
It is no surprise that London has again been named one of the world’s best urban hubs. London has just been placed fourth in Time Out’s list of the world’s best cities for 2024, after only New York, Cape Town, and Berlin. London offers so much cultural richness, so many fantastic restaurants, fabulous bars, must-see museums and galleries, massive parks, and cutting-edge nightclubs. Despite the misery and rain, 94% of Londoners expressed happiness, and 95% thought the city was beautiful (Beard et al., 2024).
Universities in London: Imperial College London, University College London, King’s College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, Queen Mary University of London, City, University of London, and Brunel University London.
Rank #7: Liverpool
Aside from Beatles tours and football matches, Liverpool is a city that never sleeps, offering plenty of possibilities for late evenings with the best DJs and dive bars and daylight with Michelin-starred restaurants, art, and music events like Eurovision. Liverpool received an 89% rating for the affordability of its cultural scene, making it the least expensive city on the list for art and culture (Beard et al., 2024).
Universities in Liverpool: The University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool Hope University, and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Rank #15: Manchester
Manchester shines due to its dynamic blend of history, culture, sports, and entertainment. It has numerous amazing bands, two world-conquering football teams and one world boxing champ. Moreover, Manchester has world-class food, a vibrant club scene, and live comedy shows, among other things. 96% of Mancunians reported that clubbing and comedy make them happy (Beard et al., 2024).
Universities in Manchester: The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of Salford, and the University of Bolton.
Rank #30: Glasgow
Glasgow, unlike any other city, thrives on the spirit of its people, the Glaswegians. Glasgow’s identity and sense of community are deeply ingrained in its soul, and no newcomer is left out. Glasgow scored 92% for food quality and the happiness of the locals (Beard et al., 2024).
Universities in Glasgow: The University of Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde, and Glasgow Caledonian University.
The complete list of Time Out’s 50 best cities in 2024
1. New York City
2. Cape Town
3. Berlin
4. London
5. Madrid
6. Mexico City
7. Liverpool
8. Tokyo
9. Rome
10. Porto
11. Paris
12. Mumbai
13. Lisbon
14. Chicago
15. Manchester
16. Sao Paulo
17. Los Angeles
18. Amsterdam
19. Lagos
20. Melbourne
21. Naples
22. Singapore
23. Miami
24. Bangkok
25. Lima
26. Budapest
27. Beijing
28. Dubai
29. Montreal
30. Glasgow
31. Sydney
32. Buenos Aires
33. Kuala Lumpur
34. Manila
35. Seoul
36. Hanoi
37. San Francisco
38. Barcelona
39. Abu Dhabi
40. New Orleans
41. Philadelphia
42. Austin
43. Boston
44. Accra
45. Marseille
46. Taipei
47. Istanbul
48. Osaka
49. Hong Kong
50. Vancouver
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References:
Beard, G. et al. (2024) ‘The 50 best cities in the world in 2024’, Time Out, 23 January. Available at: https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/best-cities-in-the-world (Accessed: 3 February 2024).
Bloom, L. B. (2024) ‘Ranked: The 20 best cities in the world, according to Time Out’, Forbes, 23 January. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2024/01/23/ranked-the-20-best-cities-in-the-world-according-to-time-out/ (Accessed: 3 February 2024).
Cunningham, E. (2024) ‘London is officially one of Time Out’s best cities in the world right now’, Time Out, 23 January. Available at: https://www.timeout.com/london/news/london-is-officially-one-of-time-outs-best-cities-in-the-world-right-now-012324 (Accessed: 3 February 2024).
Street, F. (2024) ‘Time Out reveals world’s best cities for 2024’, CNN Travel, 23 January. Available at: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/23/travel/time-out-reveals-worlds-best-cities-for-2024/index.html (Accessed: 3 February 2024).