Budapest has been named the best ‘workcation’ city in the world, beating competition from the likes of New York, Berlin and Singapore, according to IWG’s second Work from Anywhere Barometer.
The Hungarian capital city is the best location where travellers combine work and leisure.
Budapest stood out thanks to its transport and accommodation prices, broadband speeds, and availability of flexible workspaces. The city attracts around 12 million tourists annually and boasts over 200 museums and galleries, vibrant neighbourhoods, and ample green spaces.
Budapest is ahead of Barcelona, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, Lisbon, New York, Singapore, Jakarta and LA.
“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. And thanks to cloud technology, that can be anywhere in the world, provided there is a high-quality internet connection available,” says Mark Dixon, IWG’s Founder and CEO.
“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,” he adds.
Each location in the barometer was awarded a mark out of 10 on climate, culture, accommodation, transport, food & drink, happiness, broadband speed, sustainability and the availability of flexible workspaces.
New contenders in the “workcation” category were Austin (Texas), Marrakesh (Morocco), and Valleta (Malta).
IWG’s network comprises over 4,000 flexible office locations in more than 120 countries.
