Cape Town has once again cemented its status as a global icon, being crowned Best City in the World in the 2025 The Telegraph Travel Awards.

The honour comes after more than 20,000 UK travellers cast their votes – placing the Mother City ahead of top-tier destinations like Seville and Sydney.

This marks the seventh time Cape Town has earned the coveted title from The Telegraph readers, and the second time this year that it has been recognised as the world’s best.

According to The Telegraph, few places on earth can rival South Africa’s most celebrated city for “photogenic power”: from the shimmering Victoria & Alfred Waterfront that hugs the Atlantic Ocean, to the iconic rise of Table Mountain, and the dramatic sweep of coastline stretching past Camps Bay to the windswept tail of the Cape of Good Hope.

James Vos, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, said the award is the result of focused strategy and tireless effort.

“This kind of recognition doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of serious graft, smart thinking, and a whole lot of local passion.

“From our neighbourhood entrepreneurs to the people welcoming visitors with a smile, Cape Town’s tourism scene is powered by its people.

“Behind the scenes, our focused destination marketing and management efforts, led in partnership with Cape Town Tourism, ensure that our city’s unique experiences are promoted to the world in a way that drives demand and delivers benefits for locals.

“Being named the best city in the world by The Telegraph readers is proof that our strategy is working, and we’re going to keep raising the bar, because the world is watching.”

For Briony Brookes, Chief Marketing Officer of Cape Town Tourism, the back-to-back recognition is more than just an accolade – it’s a tribute to what makes the city special.

“Being named the world’s best city again isn’t just about bragging rights… okay, maybe just a little,” said Brookes.

“More than anything, it’s a celebration of what makes this place unforgettable: the people, the energy, the views, and the stories that connect us with visitors from around the world. Cape Town continues to outshine global destinations year after year, and locals have every reason to be proud of how the city mixes bold creativity, stunning nature, and a culture that’s full of heart.”

tracy-lynn.ruiters@inl.co.za

Weekend Argus 

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