Five-star hotels, Michelin restaurants, international brand boutiques… there are cities that are pure luxury as they contain a large number of exclusive shops and services. They are highly desired destinations to spend an almost dream vacation, if you have the money. And there are many options, everyone has a splendid city in mind, but Holidu, the vacation rental portal, has examined a wide variety of data to discover which cities in Europe are the most luxurious, based on exclusive fashion brand stores , the luxury car dealerships or the prestigious watch stores they have.
Localities that offer the best of the best to lovers of good living who are looking for exclusive experiences, at least for a few days. The list of the five best does not disappoint.
Paris is always on any wish list of cities to travel to once in a lifetime. The City of Light and Love is known for its incredibly exclusive hotels and delicious French cuisine served in prestigious restaurants, as well as world-famous places such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. It has large avenues, charming cafes to stop at, green spaces, a river to navigate and well-known neighborhoods such as Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the artistic Montmartre that offer unique experiences.
The British capital is always a surprise, always moving and changing. And although its gastronomy does not stand out, it is surprising to know that it has 73 first-class Michelin restaurants. But if it is known internationally it is for everything related to the monarchy: Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey… although the most modern architecture also emerges along the streets, such as the London Eye or The Shard. Among its best-known neighborhoods are Notting Hill, Soho, Covent Garden and The City, which are especially beautiful and touristy, and allow you to get closer to the daily life of London.
The capital of the Netherlands is known as the Venice of the North for its canals. It is an avant-garde and very cultural city, it has three of the best-known museums in the world: Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. And unlike other European capitals it is easy to get around the city by bicycle, almost everything is close by. Don’t miss the Jordaan neighborhood with its narrow streets and picturesque buildings, take a boat trip through the canals, and take a stroll through the Nine Streets, nine streets full of exclusive shops, art galleries, bookstores and designer cafes.
The capital of Spain occupies fourth place, and the Salamanca neighborhood with the Golden Mile is famous as one of the most exclusive commercial areas in the country, a neighborhood full of imposing buildings and many luxury stores, although there are others very interesting areas to visit, such as Lavapiés, Las Letras or Chamberí. Madrid is a monumental city, it has large avenues, many museums, there are fairs every day, concerts, exhibitions, many bars and restaurants. Leisure and culture go hand in hand in a perfect combination, and that is why it is so popular.
The Eternal City in an authentic open-air museum, visited every year by millions of tourists who do not want to miss wonders such as the Colosseum, the Vatican City, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona… The closer to the historic center, the more people, noise and bustle, but also more life, shops, restaurants and museums, and in every corner you can find shops, art, haute couture and big brands, especially on Via Margutta, Via Condotti and Via del Corso, but also in In other neighborhoods there are infinite possibilities, since it is well known that Italy is a country with a lot of style and with unmatched gastronomy.