The Coolest Streets Around the World
Start your day by exploring some of the most vibrant and exciting streets globally, offering a rich blend of culture, cuisine, and atmosphere. From bustling markets to chic boutiques, these streets are must-visit destinations.
Capel Street, Dublin
Capel Street, Dublin: Dublin-based travel writer Nicola Brady says that Capel Street “feels like a proper slice of old Dublin.”
Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai
The world of coolest streets has selected Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai, which is no. 23 on the list.
Yaowarat Road, Bangkok
Yaowarat Road, Bangkok: The MRT Wat Mangkon station has made this Chinatown street even easier to access.
Avenida Amsterdam, Mexico City
Avenida Amsterdam, Mexico City: This leafy thoroughfare in the Condesa neighborhood sits at number 11.
Hayes Street, San Francisco
Hayes Street, San Francisco: A chic shopping area that runs alongside the city’s Alamo Square, ranked at number 10.
Calle Ocho, Miami
Calle Ocho, Miami: A lively stretch in Little Havana with colorful murals and authentic food that draw visitors.
Via Provenza, Medellín, Colombia
Via Provenza, Medellín, Colombia: A vibrant destination for shops and restaurants, ranked number 16.
Newbury Street, Boston
Newbury Street, Boston: This street of 19th-century brownstone townhouses is famous for its fancy stores and restaurants.
Oranienstrasse, Berlin
Oranienstrasse, Berlin: Known for its Turkish restaurants in the fashionable Kreuzberg neighborhood, ranked at number 8.
Wentworth Avenue, Chicago
Wentworth Avenue, Chicago: Forms a central part of Chicago’s Chinatown, ranked at number 20.
Oxford Street, Accra
Oxford Street, Accra: A blend of restaurants and nightclubs helps give this road the buzz it needs to hit number 19 on the list.
Tai Ping Shan Street, Hong Kong
Tai Ping Shan Street, Hong Kong: Known as “Mountain of Peace” in Cantonese, this street is home to some of the coolest bars, ranked at number 7.
MacDougal Street, New York City
MacDougal Street, New York City: Running through Greenwich Village, MacDougal is home to some of Manhattan’s best-loved restaurants and bars.
Karangahape Road, Auckland
Karangahape Road, Auckland: Often referred to as “K Street,” it is seen as the bohemian heart of New Zealand’s biggest city, ranked at number 6.
Gertrude Street, Melbourne
Gertrude Street, Melbourne: This street is described as “beautiful, unassuming and devoid of the rampant nightlife” of its rowdy siblings.
Yongkang Street, Taipei
Yongkang Street, Taipei: Home to tea rooms, street food stalls, and cool boutiques, making it one of Taiwan’s most coveted addresses.
Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles
Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles: An artsy hangout at the epicenter of LA’s coolest trends, making the 13th place in the rankings.