These are the best cities in Asia for a ‘workcation' in 2025, according to IWG
If you're planning to take your laptop somewhere to upgrade your office views, the International Workplace Group has just released a list of the best cities around the world for a 'workcation' – and a couple of Asian cities have scored places in the top 10 rankings.
The study ranked over 40 cities based on factors like weather, broadband speed, transport, accommodation, digital nomad visa options and their costs, access to flexible workspaces and proximity to nature.
Taking the top spot is Tokyo, praised for its blazing-fast broadband, world-class transport network, overall safety and newly launched digital nomad visa in 2024. The Japanese city also scores points for its balance of bustling urban life with easy access to mountains, beaches and national parks.
Coming in at number four is Seoul, following Rio de Janeiro and Budapest in second and third place, for its strong broadband infrastructure, efficient public transport and digital nomad visa.
Here are the top Asian 'workcation' cities in 2025:
Tokyo, Japan
Seoul, South Korea
Beijing, China
Singapore
Jakarta, Indonesia
Manila, Philippines
Mumbai, India
Hong Kong
Here are the top 'workcation' cities in the world in 2025:
Tokyo, Japan
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Budapest, Hungary
Seoul, South Korea
Barcelona, Spain
Beijing, China
Lisbon, Portugal
Rome, Rome
Paris, Italy
Valletta, Malta
Find out more via the International Workplace Group website here.
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