Melbourne takes world's friendliest city title
Melbourne scored 98.52 in Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. It beat Porto to claim the title of world's friendliest city.
Melbourne has been named the world's friendliest city in Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. The city narrowly beat Porto, Portugal and outpaced Seoul and Amsterdam.
The magazine surveyed about 300,000 readers worldwide. Melbourne scored 98.52, just ahead of Porto's 98.33.
Readers praised the city's warm locals, helpful residents, and easy-to-navigate public transport. The award noted Melbourne's coffee culture, Victorian architecture, graffiti alleyways, and strong work-life balance.
Perth also made the top 10 at number 6 with a score of 97.28. Sydney, which appeared on the 2025 list, did not rank this year.
Visit Victoria's chief executive said the recognition reflected the city's wonderful people and tourism operators.
- 98.52
- Melbourne's score
- 98.33
- Porto's score
- 6th place with 97.28
- Perth ranking
- About 300,000 worldwide
- Survey respondents
Why it mattersThe ranking boosts Melbourne's global reputation. It gives visitors another reason to choose the city for travel.
AustraliaTwo Australian cities ranked in the world's top 10 for friendliness, with Melbourne reaching number one. The award may help attract international visitors to Victoria.
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