Travellers’ Choice: Top 10 UK tourism hotspots
The awards, which are based on the millions of reviews and opinions of TripAdvisor travellers, ranked London just behind Istanbul and Rome on the global list, with historical favourites Paris and New York dropping to seventh and 12th place respectively (scroll down for full lists).
Our interactive gallery presents the top 10 UK cities in order. Two destinations that stand out amongst the UK top 10 this year are Torquay and Llandudno. Coming in third and eighth place respectively, the two winners are both the only towns in the list, as well as the only beach destinations in the national top 10.
This year, Manchester, Glasgow and Blackpool - all winning destinations in 2013 - are absent from the list and have been replaced instead by Edinburgh, York and Leeds - coming in second, sixth and ninth place respectively.
London's calling
But it was London that once again stole the show. Gordon Innes, chief executive of London & Partners, said: “We’re delighted that London has come out as the third-best destination in the world in the annual Travellers’ Choice Destinations awards.
“During the last year we’ve seen record numbers of visitors to the capital, who have enjoyed everything our great city has to offer.”
TripAdvisor spokesperson James Kay added: “These awards are based on millions of reviews and ratings by those that really matter - travellers themselves.
“There is no doubt the birth of the royal baby helped keep the eyes of the world on London in 2013, but the capital’s continued appeal among travellers around the world surpasses any one event.”
TripAdvisor’s 2014 Travellers’ Choice Destinations
The UK’s top 10 (in gallery order)
1. London
2. Edinburgh
3. Torquay
4. Liverpool
5. Belfast
6. York
7. Bristol
8. Llandudno
9. Leeds
10. Birmingham
See BigHospitality's list of 'Hospitable Cities'
The world’s top 10
1. Istanbul
2. Rome
3. London
4. Beijing
5. Prague
6. Marrakech
7. Paris
8. Hanoi
9. Siem Reap
10. Shanghai
Europe's top 10
1. Istanbul
2. Rome
3. London
4. Prague
5. Paris
6. Berlin
7. Florence
8. Barcelona
9. St Petersburg
10. Budapest
