6 Polish cities among the best. One in particular stood out

Polish cities are increasingly appreciated by tourists and recommended by foreign travel portals. This time they were included in the list of the Best Cities in Europe in a report by Resonance, a tourism and investment consulting company.

The best cities to live in Poland

Warsaw (17th), Kraków (31st), Gdańsk (39th), Wrocław (42nd) and Poznań (64th) qualified for the group of the best. Poland was ranked 5th in terms of countries with the largest number of representatives in this ranking.

“The capital of Poland is a dynamically developing economic and entrepreneurship center, increasingly recognized as the new heart of Europe (…)” – reads the description Warsawwhich came in 17th place.

In case Krakow noticed the rich history and vision for the future, which includes the large scale of Ryanair’s investment in this city.

The authors reminded that Gdańsk he received the first shots in World War II from the battleship Schlezwig-Holstein, and today he proudly draws on history. It shines especially in terms of the labor market – it has the lowest unemployment level on the Old Continent.

It has been noted that Wrocław – a pearl on the Oder River (42nd place) attracted a record number of 6.6 million visitors in 2024 and is a friendly destination for families with children thanks to numerous attractions such as the Zoo, Hydropolis and the Christmas market.

Poznań was called the heart of Polish business and appreciated for the state of health care for residents.

How is this ranking created?

The Ranking of Europe’s Best Cities evaluates metropolitan areas with a population exceeding 500,000. The authors combine traditional statistical data from sources such as Eurostat and national statistical offices with user-generated information from digital platforms such as Google, TripAdvisor and Instagram. The company notes that it is focusing on factors that “show a moderate to strong correlation with city regions’ performance in attracting a working-age population (25-44 years old).” This makes their vision of an attractive place to live particularly appealing to young adults.

The data is combined in a proprietary model that evaluates cities in three key pillars: quality of life, attractiveness and prosperity. Together, these dimensions reflect both “the functional effectiveness of cities and the way they are perceived in the world.”

The best podiums were taken by London, Paris and Berlin.