best-cities-in-the-world
Photograph: Shutterstock | Melbourne

Time Out travel guides: December 2024

The latest guides to the greatest destinations on earth, written by local experts
Ella DoyleGrace Beard
Advertising

Here at Time Out, we really believe locals know best. It’s easy to find out about a city’s biggest attractions, but if you want to really get to know somewhere, you’re going to want to know its secrets; the hidden bars, the tiny galleries, the family-run restaurants that don’t take bookings. The stuff you’ll brag to your pals about for years to come.

So that’s where we come in. We have a huge network of writers based all over the world, and every one of them is obsessed with finding and trying out the latest in food and drink, culture and more in their cities. When a local has just worked on one of our city guides, that’s when it’s at its absolute freshest. And that’s what you’ll find here on this page. These guides are brand-new, fresh-off-the-press, and stuffed full of new openings in our favourite cities, all over the world. If you’re looking for holiday inspo, start here. Enjoy!

🔥 We update this list every time a local adds some brand-new hotspots to one of our travel guides, so make sure to come back for more!

RECOMMENDED:
🌎 The best cities to visit in the world in 2024
🏘️ The coolest neighbourhoods in the world for 2024
🚶 The coolest streets in the world for 2024
🍲 The world’s best cities for food in 2024

Latest travel guides from Time Out

The best holiday bars in L.A.
Bars and pubs

The best holiday bars in L.A.

After a long sleep, L.A.’s best chintzy holiday bars (and their expertly made drinks) are back, baby. Unwind after a busy day of shopping for Christmas...
The best ice skating in Montreal
Things to do

The best ice skating in Montreal

With more than 260 outdoor rinks and a serious selection of indoor venues, no city is more prepped for ice skating season than Montreal.
The best hotels in Iceland
Hotels

The best hotels in Iceland

Grazing the Arctic Circle and straddling two tectonic plates, Iceland offers a visual feast of volcanic landscapes. 
The 20 best rooftop bars in Lisbon
Bars and pubs

The 20 best rooftop bars in Lisbon

There’s no shortage of places to take in the amazing views in Lisbon (check out our guide to the city’s best viewpoints). 
The 21 best clubs in Lisbon
Nightlife

The 21 best clubs in Lisbon

Picture the scene: relaxed after a day spent exploring a new city, a delicious dinner under your belt. 
Where to stay in Stockholm
Hotels

Where to stay in Stockholm

When it comes to choosing where to stay in Stockholm, here’s a little secret – pick one area and you more or less get them all.
The best shops in Lisbon
Shopping

The best shops in Lisbon

There’s a unique sense of pride (well, smugness might be the more accurate term) to be found in successfully cramming a week’s worth of outfits...
The 19 best museums in Paris
Museums

The 19 best museums in Paris

Paris is home to the world’s most recognisable smile (well, smirk), but there’s much more to the City of Light's museum offering than just Mona...
The 8 best beaches in Barcelona
Things to do

The 8 best beaches in Barcelona

There are a thousand reasons to love Barcelona, but there’s one thing that really sets it apart from most other major European cities: the beaches.
The 16 best attractions in Budapest
Things to do

The 16 best attractions in Budapest

Museums and galleries are not the only game in town – there are spa baths, hilltop castles and a great big wheel slap in the city centre.

More travel essentials