Ha'penny Bridge over the Liffey River in Dublin.Getty Images
Dublin has been named the Best Solo Travel Destination in the World as part of the 'Best of the Best Destinations' category for Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards.
Tripadvisor says its 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destinations are calculated based on the quality and quantity of reviews, specific to each award subcategory, for accommodations, restaurants, and things to do in destinations from travelers globally on Tripadvisor between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.
Out of Tripadvisor's 8 million listings, fewer than 1% achieve this 'Best of the Best' distinction, placing Dublin in elite company.
This was the second year that Tripadvisor ranked Solo Travel Destinations as part of its annual Best of the Best Destinations roundup. No Irish cities ranked in the top ten in 2025.
For 2026, Dublin was named the Best Solo Travel Destination in the World, followed by Berlin, London, Santiago, Edinburgh, New York City, Hanoi, Madrid, Bali, and Cape Town Central.
The Spire over Dublin. (Getty Images)
Dublin is the Best Solo Destination in the World
Here's what Tripadvisor said about the Best Solo Travel Destination in the World for 2026: "Dublin, Ireland, takes the top spot, blending rich historical architecture, a food scene that caters to every taste from Michelin-starred dining to classic pub fare and friendly, down-to-earth charm.
"The city is highly walkable, making it easy to explore sights like St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, and celebrated distilleries where travelers can get their whiskey straight from the source on a Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting tour."
Jameson Distillery in Dublin. (Ireland's Content Pool / Tourism Ireland)
Tripadvisor's top attractions in Dublin
Looking for things to do in Dublin? While there is no shortage of options, these attractions have been ranked as the best on Tripadvisor:
- Kilmainham Gaol
- Guinness Storehouse
- The Book of Kells Experience
- The Little Museum of Dublin
- Jameson Distillery Bow St
- St. Stephen's Green
- The Irish Rock'n'Roll Museum Experience
- Saint Patrick's Cathedral
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Irish Whiskey Museum