The Irish capital has been named as the best solo travel destination for 2026 by the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best.
The title is awarded to those who “receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period”.
The Tripadvisor platform carries more than eight million listings, and the Travellers’ Choice winners are awarded “on the quality and quantity” of user reviews and ratings posted on the platform over the previous 12-month period.
Dublin snagged the top spot as the best place for solo travellers in 2026, while Bali took the number one spot for top overall destination.
Bali also featured in the top 10 solo travel destinations at number nine.
Four of the top five spots ranked were European destinations with Berlin, London and Edinburgh following behind Dublin.
The online travel platform cited Dublin’s blend of “old world-vibes with friendly, down-to-earth charm” as part of the attraction for travellers.
The website also described the city as “super walkable”, and listed St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Trinity College Dublin as top attractions.
Tripadvisor’s 2026 top 10 solo travel destinations:
- Dublin, Ireland
- Berlin, Germany
- London, United Kingdom
- Santiago, Chile
- Edinburgh, UK
- New York City, US
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Madrid, Spain
- Bali, Indonesia
- Cape Town, South Africa