International travel platform Booking.com have revealed their annual Traveller Review Awards for 2025 – and four Northern Irish spots have made the list.
Known for our friendly nature, world-class hospitality, and love of the craic, there’s no denying the Irish are among the friendliest in the world.
So, it really comes as no surprise that four Northern Ireland spots have been named among the ‘World’s Most Welcoming destinations by Booking.com.
After all, the Emerald Isle is known as the land of a thousand welcomes. So, find out which destinations made Booking.com’s list below.
The Traveller Review Awards 2025 – giving travellers their say
As a leader in the global travel industry, Booking.com provides a platform for travellers to book everything from flights to accommodation, transfers, and more.
Their annual Traveller Review Awards are all about “celebrating all the hard work that goes into a great stay or the perfect ride – that little bit of extra effort to make every moment special”.
Recently, they revealed their ultimate ranking of ‘World’s Most Welcoming’ destinations. We were delighted to see four Northern Ireland spots make the list.
Everyone made to feel welcome – a testament to the Irish spirit
Booking.com ranked their destinations in various categories, including the Most Welcoming Destinations in the United Kingdom.
The city of Chester in Cheshire took the top spot. However, Northern Ireland came up strong, claiming four spots in the top ten.
Newry in County Down ranked just behind Chester to claim second position. The city was followed by Enniskillen in County Fermanagh in third and Portstewart in Derry in fourth.
Not far from Newry, the County Down town of Newcastle also claimed a spot in the top ten. Ranking at ninth position, it solidifies Northern Ireland’s stake as the most welcoming place in the UK.
You can find out more about Booking.com’s 2025 Traveller Review Awards here.
