Portstewart named one of UK’s most welcoming ‘cities’ in Traveller Review Awards
Portstewart has been named as one of the UK’s most welcoming ‘cities’ for 2026, as part of Booking.com’s 14th annual Traveller Review Awards.
The awards are based on more than 370 million verified reviews from travellers across the world.
This year’s Most Welcoming Places on Earth celebrate destinations where guests feel genuinely cared for, with personal touches, warm interactions, and hosts who go the extra mile to make trips memorable. Among these global winners is Harrogate - the only UK city to make it on this year’s top 10.
2026’s Most Welcoming City on Earth is Montepulciano in Italy – celebrated for its hilltop beauty, rich wine culture, and timeless charm.
Portstewart was named on the list of UK’s Top Most Welcoming Cities 2026 along with Enniskillen and Newry. Others on the list were Harrogate, North Yorkshire; Broadway, Worcestershire; Wells, Somerset; Dornoch, Highlands; Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire and Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.