These are the world's coolest neighborhoods

jw5 · Jul 4, 2025

Time Out magazine recently published its list of the 40 coolest neighborhoods in the world. For the sixth year running, the magazine surveyed over 12,000 people in this year's shortlist, including city-dwellers and local experts. The best districts were rated based on fun, food, culture, and community. In this gallery you'll find a condensed version of the magazine's coveted list.

jw5 · Jul 4, 2025

40 - Cantonments, Accra, Ghana

A residential area packed with embassies near Kotoka International Airport, Cantonments is where the world meets the rest of the city. Harmoniously combining modernity and a diverse cultural melting pot, this neighborhood defines Accra.

jw5 · Tuesday at 7:21 PM

39 - Song Wat, Bangkok, Thailand

An important trading quarter in the early 1900s, modernization led to its decline, until now. With long-standing businesses and legendary food stalls, hip hostels, chic art galleries, and restaurants, this neighborhood has made a comeback in relevance.

jw5 · Friday at 7:21 PM

38 - The Annex, Toronto, Canada

This neighborhood is now finally emerging from years of construction with a fresh new look. Here you'll find cool new retail spaces, more housing, and long-standing favorites like the Hot Docs Cinema.

These are the world's coolest neighborhoods

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40 - Cantonments, Accra, Ghana

A residential area packed with embassies near Kotoka International Airport, Cantonments is where the world meets the rest of the city. Harmoniously combining modernity and a diverse cultural melting pot, this neighborhood defines Accra.

jw5

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39 - Song Wat, Bangkok, Thailand

An important trading quarter in the early 1900s, modernization led to its decline, until now. With long-standing businesses and legendary food stalls, hip hostels, chic art galleries, and restaurants, this neighborhood has made a comeback in relevance.

jw5

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38 - The Annex, Toronto, Canada

This neighborhood is now finally emerging from years of construction with a fresh new look. Here you'll find cool new retail spaces, more housing, and long-standing favorites like the Hot Docs Cinema.

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40 - Cantonments, Accra, Ghana​

A residential area packed with embassies near Kotoka International Airport, Cantonments is where the world meets the rest of the city. Harmoniously combining modernity and a diverse cultural melting pot, this neighborhood defines Accra.​

jw5

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39 - Song Wat, Bangkok, Thailand​

An important trading quarter in the early 1900s, modernization led to its decline, until now. With long-standing businesses and legendary food stalls, hip hostels, chic art galleries, and restaurants, this neighborhood has made a comeback in relevance.​

jw5

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38 - The Annex, Toronto, Canada​

This neighborhood is now finally emerging from years of construction with a fresh new look. Here you'll find cool new retail spaces, more housing, and long-standing favorites like the Hot Docs Cinema.​

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40 - Cantonments, Accra, Ghana

A residential area packed with embassies near Kotoka International Airport, Cantonments is where the world meets the rest of the city. Harmoniously combining modernity and a diverse cultural melting pot, this neighborhood defines Accra.

39 - Song Wat, Bangkok, Thailand

An important trading quarter in the early 1900s, modernization led to its decline, until now. With long-standing businesses and legendary food stalls, hip hostels, chic art galleries, and restaurants, this neighborhood has made a comeback in relevance.

38 - The Annex, Toronto, Canada

This neighborhood is now finally emerging from years of construction with a fresh new look. Here you'll find cool new retail spaces, more housing, and long-standing favorites like the Hot Docs Cinema.