Budapest is one of the best destinations for working remotely at Christmas

As the holiday season approaches, remote workers have a unique opportunity to blend work with festive travel. However, finding the perfect destination that offers both reliable connectivity and Christmas charm can be a challenge.

To help with this, we’ve ranked the 48 best Christmas destinations that beautifully marry work and holiday spirit. Our criteria include essential factors such as connectivity and work environment—think broadband speeds, co-working spaces, free Wi-Fi, and available work desks in accommodations—alongside affordability (like Airbnb costs and public transport), vibrant nightlife, cozy coffee shops and eateries, shopping options, a festive atmosphere, and overall safety. With this guide, you can discover your ideal Christmas getaway that fits your work needs and holiday spirit.”

Budapest among your best options if you want to work remotely at Christmas

• Croatia’s Dubrovnik emerges as the surprise winner, offering an optimal balance of strong connectivity, reasonable costs, and festive atmosphere.
• Eastern European cities dominate the top 10, with Prague, Krakow and Budapest all securing high rankings due to their combination of affordability and holiday spirit.

• Despite high costs, traditional Christmas destinations like Edinburgh and Bruges still rank in the top 10 thanks to exceptional festive offerings.
• Asian cities Kyoto and Hong Kong make appearances in the top 11, showcasing strong connectivity (Hong Kong) and fun and unique Christmas experiences (both).
• Budget-friendly destinations tend to rank better, with seven of the top 10 cities offering below-average costs for accommodation and daily expenses.

Top Ranked Christmas Destinations for Remote Work

This map and the ranking shows the top Christmas travel destinations for working remotely, with one representing the best. If you’re curious, below the table is a breakdown of all the factors we took into account in each category when putting together our ranking.

Where Can You Stay Connected While Celebrating?

The highest-ranking holiday destinations for connectivity and work environment demonstrate that reliable internet and productive workspaces don’t have to come at the expense of Christmas spirit. London leads this category with its modern infrastructure and high number of coworking spaces and free WiFi spots for digital nomads.

New York City is in second place, also with strong scores in the coworking spaces and free WiFi categories in addition to having some of the best internet speeds. Las Vegas follow closely with its impressive broadband internet speeds.

Notable Mentions:

• Most coworking spaces (per capita): London, Frankfurt, Colmar
• Fastest internet speeds: Las Vegas, Hong Kong, New York City
• Most free WiFi spots: Athens, London, New York City