Booking.com has released a list of the world's most walkable cities, highlighting destinations where pedestrians can explore freely. From Florence to New York, these cities offer pedestrian-friendly streets, car-free zones, and easy routes between landmarks.
Munich is renowned for its walking-friendly infrastructure, with pedestrianised streets and attractions like the English Garden, one of Europe's largest parks. The relexa hotel München, located 650 yards from the Theresienwiese, offers rooms from £92 per night.
Kyoto uses a grid-like system that makes navigation easy, with the Higashiyama district housing many major sights. The Kyoto Hana Hotel on Sanjo street is less than a ten-minute walk from the Gion district, with prices from £139 per night.
Helsinki aims to make car ownership 'obsolete' by 2025, with walkable neighbourhoods and attractions like the iconic Cathedral. Go Happy Home Apartments in central Helsinki start from £108 per night.
Bordeaux offers sunny weather, historic monuments, and French cuisine, ideal for walking. Appartements Cathédrale are within walking distance of Saint-André Cathedral and other attractions, from £113 per night for four people.
Florence is compact and easy to cover on foot, with many tourists walking from one end of the city to the other, taking in sights like the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore.
