What makes a street "cool?" Is it the number of restaurants, bars, cafés, and independent shops? Or is it just a general vibe, a friendly warmth that's hard to pin down? Apparently, it's a combination. Every year, Time Out ranks the best cities in the world. In 2024, it ranked the world's 30 coolest streets, but you might be surprised: they're unexpected spots!
To produce the lineup, the global listings guide's network of editors and writers chipped in to make the case for their favorite streets in their respective cities. Click on to find out if you've ever strolled in one of them.