Europe's 10 Most Dog-Friendly Cities 2027

Rated on: Pet hotel quality, legal rights, infrastructure, culture, cost.

???? 1. Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Dogs in cafes, restaurants, trams
  • Vondelpark off-leash areas
  • Excellent pet hotels
  • Score: 9.6/10

???? 2. Berlin, Germany

  • Most dog-friendly legal framework in Europe
  • Dogs everywhere (shops, transport, restaurants)
  • Score: 9.4/10

???? 3. Vienna, Austria

  • Prater and Danube Island off-leash
  • Dogs on U-Bahn
  • Excellent pet hotel quality
  • Score: 9.1/10

4. Stockholm, Sweden

  • Archipelago adventures
  • Dogs in most venues
  • Score: 8.9/10

5. Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Frederiksberg Park off-leash
  • Metro with dogs
  • Score: 8.8/10

6. Lisbon, Portugal

  • Beaches and parks
  • Most cafes welcome dogs
  • Affordable
  • Score: 8.6/10

7. Barcelona, Spain

  • Year-round outdoor lifestyle
  • Dog beaches
  • Score: 8.4/10

8. Dublin, Ireland

  • Pubs welcome dogs (tradition)
  • Phoenix Park (1750 acres)
  • Score: 8.2/10

9. Porto, Portugal

  • Douro walks
  • Dog-friendly wine culture
  • Score: 8.0/10

10. Prague, Czech Republic

  • Pub culture welcomes dogs
  • Stromovka Park
  • Score: 7.9/10

Turkey's Best: Istanbul

  • Rapid improvement in pet infrastructure
  • Best in Besiktas, Sariyer, Kadikoy
  • Global ranking improving annually
  • Score: 7.2/10 (up from 6.5 in 2025)