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The Top 50 list is not merely a ranking for readers but also reflects the diverse experiences each city offers, from historic streets and spectacular natural landscapes to distinctive urban lifestyles.

According to the magazine, Hanoi is not a city that instantly impresses visitors with glittering boulevards or towering skyscrapers. Instead, its attraction lies in the quiet charm of tradition and history.

“Its devotion to tradition has long charmed Western travelers, who often rank it among their favorite Asian capitals for its incense-filled temples, classic shop houses, and stately villas in the French Quarter. And while Hanoi continues to modernize, it has not lost its romantic soul,” the magazine wrote.

Hanoi’s appearance within the global media ecosystem of Condé Nast Traveler is expected to provide a significant boost to the city’s tourism appeal. Beyond enhancing its credibility as a travel destination, the recognition could also help attract high-end tourism services and encourage higher spending by international visitors.

Alongside Hanoi, several renowned cities were included on the list, such as Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Barcelona in Spain, Copenhagen in Denmark, Paris in France, New York in the U.S., Cape Town in South Africa, Kyoto in Japan, and Luang Prabang in Laos.

Earlier, Hanoi tourism also made a strong impression in several categories of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2026 awards announced by Tripadvisor.

The Vietnamese capital was honored in four categories: Top 25 Best Destinations in the World (fourth place), Top 25 Best Cultural Destinations (seventh), Top 25 Best Solo Travel Destinations (seventh), and Top 25 Best Food Destinations (11th).