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5. Oslo, Norway
Oslo is a city that has it all: fascinating museums, lush green parks, world-class galleries and excellent food, all sandwiched between glittering fjords and thick forests. Plus, it happens to have excellent facilities for Disabled travellers. The majority of public transport is wheelchair-friendly, and lots of the big tourist hotspots are accessible – the Oslo Opera House even received an accessibility award for its design in 2014.
4. Bern, Switzerland
Making the top 10 of the most accessible cities in Europe is Bern, Switzerland’s main city built around a crook in the Aare River. The city actually scored the highest out of all the cities ranked for leisure activities but has the lowest number of accessible hotels in the top 10.
3. Amsterdam, Netherlands
From the moment you land in the largest city in the Netherlands, a special assistance team is on-hand to help with any access needs. While this is a city break destination often associated with cycling, wheelchair users can ride the metro/subway, trains, and ferries – however, travel on city buses can require extra planning.
2. Paris, France
In second place is Paris, a city perhaps more associated with the hustle and bustle of time-poor workers on the go. The French capital certainly isn’t short of stylish hotels, many of which cater thoughtfully and efficiently to disabled travellers. Restaurants fared even better, while attractions including the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Musée d’Orsay are all largely accessible.
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1. London, UK
London comes in first place for the 2024 list. The capital city has the highest combined average for accessible restaurants, hotels and things to do – 50 per cent of the restaurants in London and 30 per cent of things to do in the city are accessible, according to data from Yelp. Plus, some hotels across the city are doing the most when it comes to accessibility – The Londoner, for example, has 18 accessible rooms with wet-room showers, two rooms with a ceiling track for hoists, and they offer some of the hotel’s best views.
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