The remote work revolution has freed many of us to chase our dreams of travel without having to give up our careers. For the digital nomad, Europe offers a phenomenal proposition; a stunning
variety of cultures, some of the world’s most famous foods, easy travel, great infrastructure and a straight-forward visa system covering most of the continent- it’s easy to see why so many digital nomads choose to visit.
With a whole continent to choose from, how exactly do you choose a destination? Well, Trail Whispers is here to help you narrow it down with our 10 Best European Cities for Digital Nomads in 2024.
1. Lisbon, Portugal
Having all the advantages of a major Western European capital but a fraction of the price tag, Lisbon is ubiquitous on the digital nomad blogosphere lists and it’s easy to see why.
Whether you’re a culture vulture, a food fanatic or just looking for city living with a relaxed vibe, Lisbon is the ideal location for a digital adventure. Relatively low costs, excellent infrastructure, stunning beaches and a vibrant cultural scene make the Portuguese capital a great choice.
2. Berlin, Germany
Berlin is the home of the hipster. Whatever you’re into, they were doing it before it was cool. Despite being one of the world’s cultural hubs, Berlin is still remarkably affordable (though get in quick- gentrification is changing that fast).
Whatever you’re looking for, Berlin has it in droves. Clubs, cafes, art; the city lives and breathes culture. Combine this with an abundance of co-working spaces and a vibrant digital nomad and expat scene and it’s an easy place to make friends.
3. Barcelona, Spain
The Catalonian capital, famed for its architecture, bustling city life and rich cultural scene, constantly appears in lists of the best cities in the world for digital nomads, so we’d be remiss to miss it out of ours.
A fantastic range of co-working spaces and no shortage of things to do while you’re not working give Barcelona a fantastic digital nomad scene with a real sense of community- once you get here you’ll see exactly why it’s become so popular.
4. Glasgow, Scotland
Scotland’s largest city is also a surprisingly reasonably priced place to live and work (in terms of the UK) as a digital nomad. Fantastic history, stunning scenery, vibrant nightlife and a friendly local population mark Glasgow out as somewhere a little special for the digital nomad.
With co-working spaces and the usual ubiquitous Wi-Fi, Glasgow makes remote work easy. Once you’re done for the day a world class selection of galleries, museums, pubs and clubs await. The cuisine might be the subject of running jokes but, trust us, everything is better when it’s battered.
5. Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, capital of the Czech Republic (also known as Czechia) is a wonderful place to work and explore. Medieval city streets, fantastic nightlife and history combine with ample co-working spaces and solid internet speeds to make it one of Europe’s best cities for digital nomads.
Not only is the city itself a fantastic place for the remote worker, its geographical location makes it the ideal base to branch out and explore Europe from with abundant cheap and simple transport options stretching across the continent.
6. Florence, Italy
When it comes to culture, Florence is hard to top. A bucket list destination for people from all over the world, the city is filled with art and romance at every turn (quite literally). The price may be relatively high, but the experience more than makes up for it.
With a good selection of co-working spaces, places to eat and, of course, cultural activities (you’d be silly to not visit a gallery at least once a week while you’re in the home of
Michelangelo), it’s easy to see why Florence is gaining popularity with the remote work tribe.
7. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Not only is Amsterdam Western Europe’s go-to party city, it’s also a fantastic place for those who like their culture more sedate. A city famed for its easy-going attitude to pretty much everything, Amsterdam is a great place no matter your tastes.
Famously friendly and with a growing digital nomad community and no shortage of extra- curricular activities, the Netherland’s largest city presents only one problem for the remote worker: when are you going to fit in doing some work?
8. Zagreb, Croatia
Croatia is a fantastic place for the digital nomad and its capital, Zagreb is probably the best part of it. Low cost of living, brilliant amenities and a recognition that the future is digital marks the city out as great place for remote workers.
Amongst the first countries to recognise the trend, Croatia has fallen over itself to make life as easy as possible for remote workers, being one of the first 10 to introduce year-long residency permits. While you’re there, visit Split- a city built in and around a Roman Emperor’s retirement palace with chilled out vibes- it has to be seen to be believed.
9. Krakow, Poland
The Polish capital offers a lot to the nomadic worker. Not only does it have the blend of abundant co-working spaces, cultural attractions, buzzing nightlife and great food that you’d expect from a major European city, it manages to offer all this while being incredibly reasonably priced.
Another place on the list that allows you to take full advantage of the Schengen agreement while you’re in Europe, Krakow has fantastic links to the rest of the continent, though with an emerging nomad scene as fun as this, why would you want to leave?
10. Tbilisi, Georgia
Another country which has seen the way the world of work is going, Georgia has put a lot of effort into developing a thriving digital nomad scene. Easy access to a digital nomad visa and a tax exemption of foreign earnings combined with a very reasonable cost of living makes this a great place to start your adventure.
Blending eastern and western vibes, Georgia offers the travelling worker something that they can only find in the borderlands between Europe and Asia. Widely tipped to become the next big digital nomad hub, get in quick for a real taste of adventure.
