Hanoi among the world's friendliest cities

Hanoi has just been named one of the friendliest cities in the world, ranking 11th in a new global survey conducted by Time Out magazine.

International visitors find Hanoians friendly and welcoming. Photo: Hai Nguyen

The survey surveyed 18,500 residents in cities around the world , asking them how welcoming and kind the people where they live were. The results showed that Hanoi was among the 20 friendliest cities globally, along with Chiang Mai (Thailand), Abu Dhabi and Dubai (UAE), and many destinations in Europe, America, Africa and Australia.

Time Out said the rankings are not only based on hospitality, but also take into account factors such as green space, arts, culture and happiness levels, to paint a comprehensive picture of the liveability and liveability of each city.

Porto, Portugal, topped the list, with 85% of residents describing their neighbors as friendly and welcoming. The city also scored highly for beauty, happiness and quality of life, and was recently named the “World’s Leading City Destination” at the World Travel Awards 2025.

Spain follows with Bilbao in second place, with three other cities including Madrid, Valencia and Seville making the list.

Medellín – Colombia's second-largest city – ranked third, thanks to its vibrant atmosphere, diverse cuisine and openness of its people; 69% of residents said visitors would be warmly welcomed.

Hanoi’s inclusion in the list not only reinforces the city’s international appeal, but also showcases the city’s image as a warm, hospitable capital – something many visitors say they felt from the first moments they set foot in Vietnam.

Time Out is a lifestyle and travel magazine founded in London in 1968, now primarily digital, providing authoritative recommendations for restaurants, events and local experiences around the world.

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