‘Affordable’ capital named best destination for solo travellers

When it comes to travelling sometimes experiencing the world on your own is eye-opening.

Not only do you get to wake up when you want, do the things you want to and go to places that you want to eat at but also get to create your own itinerary.

While for some people travelling on your own may seem a little daunting thankfully there are apps and networks out there which can help keep you safe.

New research from holiday booking platform Kayak has found the best destinations for solo travellers.

The team based the research on factors including the average cost of a meal, flights (from the US), a hotel, the number of cultural attractions and the destination’s safety.

So, where in the world is the safest for travellers?

Berlin was named as the top location thanks to a staggering 12.43 museums, theatres and concert halls per 100,000 people.

The German capital saw the average hotel cost of £128 (€152) and the average meal coming in at £23 (€28).

The city was ranked as one of the most affordable on the list albeit excluding flights.

Berlin not only has a wealth of history with the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and Brandenburg Gate.

The capital is known for its nightlife spots and art with the East Side Gallery and Gemäldegalerie just some of the few.

Elsewhere, Vancouver and Montréal came in second and third place thanks to their proximity to the US and cheaper flights. These came in at £345 (€410) and £337 (€400 respectively).

The study found Vancouver has one of the highest average hotel ratings on the list with 7.7 and Montréal is deemed as one of the safest places to visit solo.

The 10 best destinations for solo travellers:

1. Berlin
2. Vancouver
3. Montréal
4. Paris
5. Milan
6. Dublin
7. Toronto
8. Dubai
9. Mexico City
10. London

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