Where is the world’s top-rated tourist attraction and how much does entry cost?

There’s nothing worse than making the trek to see a popular tourist attraction only to think, “Is this it?”

But just because something’s famous, doesn’t mean it’s impressive.

To help you decipher which sites are worth a visit and which you should skip, luggage storage specialist Stasher has ranked 99 of the world’s top tourist attractions.

Taking into account Google reviews, quality of local accommodation, distance from the nearest international airport, tourist safety and TikTok popularity, each attraction was scored out of 10. If data could not be found for all of these points, attractions were filtered out of the rankings.

Four out of the top five of the world’s most impressive tourist sites were found to be in Europe.

Here are the best – and worst – tourist attractions according to the data.

What are Europe’s best tourist attractions?

A semicircle of impressive government buildings flanked by tall towers hugs a large fountain in Seville’s sweeping Plaza de España.

The plaza was originally built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition World’s Fair.

52 tiled alcoves line the base of its buildings, depicting each of Spain’s provinces. Four mosaic bridges – representing the country’s four ancient regions – cut picturesque paths over the water, where rowboats float around the circular canal.

While the popular tourist site has been knocked off its top spot in Stasher’s previous rankings, it still sits proudly in the top five.

Plaza de España is a public space, meaning it’s free to enter.

Blue Lagoon, Iceland

With steam rising from its milky turquoise waters, surrounded by awe-inspiring volcanoes, Iceland’s Blue Lagoon makes for an inviting picture.

Ethereal as the landscape may be, the pool is not a natural phenomenon. The spa is filled with a byproduct from the nearby geothermal power plant.

Nevertheless, its mineral-rich water and soft white silica mud have healing properties for the skin.

It welcomes around one million visitors per year – more than double the population of Iceland – and is a firm TikTok favourite.

Ticket prices for the Blue Lagoon vary by day, time and season, starting from around €60.