Tokyo, Japan: Billboards and neon signs line Shinjuku’s Kabuki-cho district. The area is a nightlife district known as Sleepless Town.
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A brand-new global analysis from digital entertainment platform JB has recently analyzed what makes a city truly acceptional for nightlife fiends—and the cities worldwide that are doing it the best right now. The study looked at things like overall safety, bar and pub density, average prices, venue ratings, and closing times to rank the best cities of the year.
These are the overall coolest cities for nightlife according to the comprehensive index, from fan-favorites like Barcelona to up-and-comers like Tbilisi.
Barcelona
Barcelona unsurprisingly takes the crown as the world’s top nightlife destination. The city earned an impressive composite score of 100 thanks to its high number of bars and nighttime activities per hundred square kilometers, late closing hours (many venues keep the party going until 6 a.m. or longer) and low drink prices compared to other Western European hotspots.
Paris
Paris earned second place with an overall composite score of 89. It boasts 317 bars and 598 nighttime activities per hundred square kilometers with clubs and bars typically closing anywhere from 4 to 6 a.m. Drinks and dining prices are on the expensive side but that’s pretty standard for a major European city.
Tokyo
Tokyo earned third spot worldwide and the number one spot for nightlife in Asia. The city earned an overall composite score of 72 with a relatively high safety score of 75. The vast urban sprawl boasts nearly 200 bars per hundred square kilometers with decent opening hours and very moderately priced drinks.
Prague
Picture of the entrance to Chapeau Rouge club in the city center of Prague with a queue of people waiting to enter. Chapeau Rouge is an iconic night club of the city center of Prague.
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Prague earned its spot for being as Europe’s most budget-friendly party destination. The capital of Czechia boasts budget-friendly drinks at an average cost of $3.11 and affordable dinners averaging around $10. Bars and clubs typically close between 3 to 5 a.m. with average venue ratings sitting at 4.40 stars.
Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Georgia: Evening night scenic view of Vakhtang Gorgasali Square. Popular place for locals and tourists
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Nightlife in Tbilisi might not be as world-renowned as Barcelona or Tokyo—but it’s on the rise. The Georgian capital scored 75 on the safety index, boasts 24 bars per hundred square kilometers, and drinks cost a modest $3.13 on average, which you can order into the night as clubs tend to close between 4 to 6 a.m.
AloJapan.com