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There is something so exciting about veering through unknown city blocks only to suddenly find yourself in a vibrant, quirky neighbourhood. Where did this come from? The people, buildings, kiosks, art, stores, restaurants…

Where are some particularly dynamic neighbourhoods in 2025?

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Time Out Magazine first polled writers and editors across the globe, then ranked their neighbourhood candidates on culture, community, food + drink, nightlife, ‘nowness’, street life and more.

A list like this is bound to foment debate, but minimally these are some city blocks worth a visit…

Time Out. World’s Top 10 Coolest Neighbourhoods. 2025
i.    Jimbōchō. Tokyo. Japan
ii.   Borgerhout. Antwerp. Belgium
iii.  Barra Funda. São Paulo. Brazil
iv.  Camberwell. London. UK
v.   Avondale. Chicago. US
vi.  Mullae-dong. Seoul. South Korea
vii. Ménilmontant. Paris. France
viii. Nakatsu. Osaka. Japan
ix.   Vallila. Helsinki. Finland
x.    Labone. Accra. Ghana

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The highest scoring Canadian neighbourhood is Montréal’s wonderful Plateau-Mont-Royal, coming in at #22.

Time to explore 👟

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