Best workcation cities in the world: 2024 edition

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Asian cities that have made it to the global list are Beijing, Singapore, Jakarta, Mumbai, Manila, and Hong Kong.

Hungarian capital city Budapest has surpassed competition from other international cities, and has been named the best ‘workcation’ city in the world in IWG’s annual Work from Anywhere Barometer.

Asian cities that have made to the global list are Beijing (4^th), Singapore (7^th), Jakarta (8^th), Mumbai (14^th), Manila (16^th), and Hong Kong (19^th).

Top 10 best cities for workcations

1. Budapest
2. Barcelona
3. Rio de Janeiro
4. Beijing
5. Lisbon
6. New York
7. Singapore
8. Jakarta
9. Los Angeles
10. Milan

This year also saw several newcomers in the list of best working destinations for digital nomads to have on their radar. These include:

• Marrakesh, Morocco 12^th
• Valletta, Malta 17^th
• Austin, Texas 21^st
• Podgorica, Montenegro 29^th

According to IWG’s new research, workcations have become increasingly popular among office workers, with three quarters (74%) of workers viewing a ‘work from anywhere policy’ as a significant factor when considering a new job. The same number (75%) said that the freedom of being able to work from anywhere boosts their job satisfaction.

The ongoing shift in work culture has not only transformed professional attitudes but also broadened the horizons of workers when choosing travel destinations, with 80% stating that the availability of these policies has prompted them to consider destinations they previously wouldn't have.

“For an increasing number of workers, the days of long daily commutes are over, now that hybrid working offers the opportunity to work wherever we will be the most productive," said Mark Dixon, Founder and CEO of International Workplace Group (IWG).

"This trend is set to accelerate further, and we will continue to see more and more companies embracing WFA policies to improve employees’ work-life balance and increase their attractiveness as an employer.”

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