The Harbour City scored 92.96 to take out the top spot, followed closely by Valencia, Spain, with a score of 92.78 and Singapore at 92.47.

Sydney was also voted the second most friendly city, described as a place where “outgoing personalities meet laid-back lifestyles to form one of the friendliest communities on the planet.” 

The NSW capital was praised for its gorgeous coastline and beach culture, with surfing and snorkelling at the top of traveller’s to-do lists. 

The rankings are part of the UK publication’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards, which saw thousands of readers vote for their favourite destinations. 

Condé Nast Traveller UK’s Top 20 Cities 

1. Sydney, Australia. Score 92.96
2. Valencia, Spain. Score 92.78
3. Singapore. Score 92.47
4. Hong Kong. Score 91.72
5. Stockholm, Sweden. Score 91.11
6. Tokyo, Japan. Score 91.06
7. Vienna, Austria. Score 90.93
8. Berlin, Germany. Score 90.29
9. Milan, Italy. Score 90.13
10. Budapest, Hungary. Score 89.86
11. Madrid, Spain. Score 89.61
12. Paris, France. Score 89.38
13. Cape Town, South Africa. Score 89.37
14. Chicago, USA. Score 89.35
15. Istanbul, Turkey. Score 89.26
16. Palma, Spain. Score 89.21
17. Las Vegas, USA. Score 89.19
18. Seville, Spain. Score 88.76
19. Marrakech, Morocco. Score 88.63
20. New York, USA. Score 88.02