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To find out, we asked our network of writers and editors across a breadth of cities to nominate the vibiest district in their hometown right now. We then ranked every neighbourhood against criteria including culture, community, liveability, nightlife, food and drink, street life and that hard-to-define sense of ‘nowness’. On our list this year, you’ll find everything from homely, village-like enclaves with tight-knit communities to revitalised city-centre hubs and formerly dormant, industrial areas transformed into creative districts. Many are underrated spots that sit in the shadow of their commercialised counterparts; others have become unexpected culinary hotspots or magnets for the city’s artists, writers and activists. What they all have in common is a DIY spirit – and an unshakeable proclivity for ingenuity and fun. Get ready to debate – these are the 39 coolest neighbourhoods on the planet right now. 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## Discover the world’s coolest cities ## Trending around the world [](https://www.timeout.com/travel/best-cities-2026) Travel [The 50 best cities in the world in 2026](https://www.timeout.com/travel/best-cities-2026) Now in its tenth anniversary year, our Best Cities ranking features new entries and re-entries, with smaller and second cities slotted between the world’s major metropolises. [](https://www.timeout.com/travel/coolest-streets-in-the-world-2025) Travel [The 31 coolest streets in the world in 2025](https://www.timeout.com/travel/coolest-streets-in-the-world-2025) If you really want to experience local life at its most authentic when exploring a new city, the best thing you can do is take to the streets. And no, not that one major thoroughfare with the samey high street megastores and generic coffee shops. We’re talking about the neighbourhood backstreets and lively avenues that locals love; the places packed with independent shops and creative people, where a brand-new hi-fi listening bar will share the space with an old-school grocer or a centuries-old pub. This year, to create our annual ranking of the world’s coolest streets, we asked our global network of local editors and experts to nominate the street that epitomises the very best of their city. Time Out’s global travel team then narrowed down the list and ranked each street against criteria including food, drink, culture, fun and community spirit. From Saturday samba sessions in Rio de Janeiro to a shapeshifting shopping street in Osaka, every avenue, alleyway and side street on this year’s ranking is unique to its hometown. Walking their length is like taking a stroll through the city in miniature, getting a taste of what makes life there brilliant – from food and culture to shopping and nightlife. 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Put simply, the world’s coolest neighbourhoods are places that represent the soul of our cities, while maintaining their own unique local character that draws people in to live, work and play. So, what are the neighbourhoods that fit the bill this year? To find out, we asked our network of writers and editors across a breadth of cities to nominate the vibiest district in their hometown right now. We then ranked every neighbourhood against criteria including culture, community, liveability, nightlife, food and drink, street life and that hard-to-define sense of ‘nowness’. On our list this year, you’ll find everything from homely, village-like enclaves with tight-knit communities to revitalised city-centre hubs and formerly dormant, industrial areas transformed into creative districts. Many are underrated spots that sit in the shadow of their commercialised counterparts; others have become unexpected culinary hotspots or magnets for the city’s artists, writers and activists. What they all have in common is a DIY spirit – and an unshakeable proclivity for ingenuity and fun. Get ready to debate – these are the 39 coolest neighbourhoods on the planet right now. RECOMMENDED:🌆 The world’s greatest cities in 2025🪩 The best cities for nightlife right now🍴 The best cities for food right now🖼️ The world’s culture capitals in 2025 [](https://www.timeout.com/news/the-worlds-best-cities-for-gen-z-to-live-in-according-to-gen-z-081325) Things to do [The world’s best cities for Gen Z to live in – according to Gen Z](https://www.timeout.com/news/the-worlds-best-cities-for-gen-z-to-live-in-according-to-gen-z-081325) The world’s best cities for Gen Z celebrates the places where the next generation truly thrives. [](https://www.timeout.com/travel/worlds-best-cities-for-nightlife) Travel [The world’s 20 best cities for nightlife right now](https://www.timeout.com/travel/worlds-best-cities-for-nightlife) The world’s best cities for nightlife in 2025 reflects an incredible spectrum of after-dark culture. [](https://www.timeout.com/travel/worlds-best-cities-for-food) Travel [The world’s 20 best cities for food right now](https://www.timeout.com/travel/worlds-best-cities-for-food) To figure out the great culinary metropolises of today, we surveyed thousands of people around the world about food in their city. [](https://www.timeout.com/travel/worlds-best-cities-for-culture) Travel [The world’s 20 best cities for culture right now](https://www.timeout.com/travel/worlds-best-cities-for-culture) From Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi, these are today’s cultural capitals. See you out there\! 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