The 10 friendliest UK cities named by Conde Nast Traveller - see where Manchester ranks

Manchester has been named among the UK’s friendliest cities in Conde Nast Traveller’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

The rankings were decided by readers, with each city given a score out of 100 - representing overall average levels of satisfaction.

Discussing Manchester, Conde Nast Traveller said: “There are several reasons why the Northern city is a worthy winner, from the chatty Mancunians you meet in lively pubs, to the strangers lending a helping hand with street directions.

“However, best of all, Manchester is an inclusive, multicultural hub, allowing visitors from all backgrounds to feel at home. For a glimpse of this rich culture, Rusholme’s long stretch of South Asian and Middle Eastern eateries, famously nicknamed the Curry Mile, is not one to miss, where you can find Halal menus, authentic spicy flavours, and lots of vibrant neon signs.”

Take a look at the top 10 friendliest cities in the UK below, and see where Manchester placed.