The Top Cities In The World To Spend NYE

The countdown is nearly here; soon the champagne corks will be popping and the bells will be ringing. So where will you be? Where is your destination of choice to celebrate the transition of 2014 to 2015?

We’ve taken a look at our database of hotels (there are over 800,000 in there!) to see just where our users (over 30 million every month) are headed. So if you are wondering where all the cool kids will be staying on the 31st December 2014, without further ado these are the top destinations:

1. London, UK
2. Taipei City, Taiwan
3. Tokyo, Japan
4. Hong Kong, China
5. Melbourne, Australia
6. Bangkok, Thailand
7. Sydney, Australia
8. Osaka, Japan
9. Seoul, South Korea
10. Paris, France

Tokyo ranks #3 on the list of NYE destinations

It seems that the idea of fireworks over the Thames on December 31 is drawing the crowds and making London the most popular destination in the world for New Years Eve. While it is one of the most expensive destinations listed, at $217 (USD) per night on average; travellers have been getting in early and have been booking their accommodation on average 79 days before New years Eve.

Sydney is the most expensive destination of the top ten

Sydney ranks as the seventh most popular destination for New Years Eve, but it is the most expensive of the ten, with travellers paying an average of $327(USD) per night of accommodation.  Those planning on celebrating the New Year in Sydney this year have been very organised, with most booking their accommodation in a massive 92 days prior to New Years on average. To get the best view for future celebrations, check our selection of Sydney hotels with perfect harbour views.

Bangkok is the most affordable of the popular New Years Eve destinations

In sixth position, Bangkok is the most affordable destination of the ten for New Years celebrations. Travellers are paying an average of $99(USD) per night and are opting, on average, for four-star accommodation. Seoul and Osaka are the next most affordable destinations of the top ten at an average of $137(USD) per night.

Where will you be celebrating this year? Are there any destinations you’d recommend that we check out?