1. Arroios, Lisbon: Portugal continues to dominate in the travel world, but Time Out editors recommend this neighborhood in the capital where "diversity is everywhere."

2. Shimokitazawa, Tokyo: Skip Harajuku in favor of this neighborhood's indie fashion shops and art galleries.

3. Onikan, Lagos: In Nigeria's capital, Onikan is a hotbed of change and creativity.

4. Wedding, Berlin: Time Out editors say this neighborhood is "a playground for those looking for a glimpse of Berlin's glory days."

5. Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles: Filipinotown is a section within the Echo Park neighborhood but has its own flavor and feel.

6.The Waterfront, Hobart: Tasmania may be Australia's smallest state, but its capital packs a major punch.

7. Strasbourg-Saint-Denis, Paris: Time Out editors shout out this fashionable Paris neighborhood for its nightlife.

8. Astoria, New York: Across the East River from Manhattan, this Queens neighborhood is known for eclectic, affordable eats.

9. Embajadores, Madrid: Near the Prado and Retiro Park is this walkable, funky district.

The world's coolest neighborhoods: Time Out's editors from around the world chose this list of the world's coolest urban nabes. In Chicago, Pilsen (pictured) landed in tenth place.

New York City (CNN) — When you're deciding where to spend your vacation, you might think about famous attractions or gorgeous natural wonders.

But if you really want to get to know a city like a local, your best bet is to look for the neighborhoods where they hang out, where the most interesting new restaurants, art galleries and coffee shops emerge.

The staff of Time Out, which has publications in cities all over the world, have put together an A (Accra) B (Beirut) C (Copenhagen) list of the world's 50 coolest neighborhoods , based on their own local intel.

Here are the top 10.

10. Pilsen, Chicago

Named for the Czech town where beer-brewing has its roots, Pilsen has become known for its approachable cool.

As CNN Travel noted in 2017 , Pilsen has become a major art hub in the city, with a thriving street art community as well as an up-and-coming gallery scene.

The local Mexican-American community presence also means you'll eat well, with tasty huaraches and tortas on seemingly every corner.

9. Embajadores, Madrid

Lavapies Quarter is a picturesque spot in the Embajadores neighborhood. Shutterstock

"Embajadores" is Spanish for "Ambassadors," and that's fitting as many Madrid's ambassadors of cool have settled in this neighborhood.

Time Out's editors note that "No other neighborhood in Madrid is as lively and diverse as Embajadores, which spans the multicultural barriada [low-income neighborhood] of Lavapiés and the site of El Rastro, the city's historic flea market."

8. Astoria, New York

New York's borough of Queens is one of the most diverse places in the world. Historically a haven to Greek and Italian communities, waterfront Astoria has gone from being a local secret to an international hot spot.

Several buzzy boutique hotels -- like The Paper Factory and The Boro -- have opened in the area in the last few years, providing high-end design and amenities at a lower price than Brooklyn and Manhattan hotels.

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7. Strasbourg-Saint-Denis, Paris

Passage du Prado is one of the most popular photo ops in Strasbourg-Saint-Denis. Shutterstock

Paris, as Audrey Hepburn famously said, is always a good idea. But when it comes to choosing a neighborhood in Paris, it's hard to go wrong with Strasbourg-Saint-Denis.

This fashionable quarter is close enough to Le Marais to enjoy all the iconic attractions without as much of the tourist foot traffic, but at night you won't need to venture beyond your street to find a chic bar or restaurant.

Not sure where to start? Time Out's editors recommend Le Syndicat , a cocktail bar who snagged a spot on the World's 50 Best list and focuses only on French alcohols.

6. The Waterfront, Hobart

Hobart: Tasmania is Australia's smallest state, but its capital city is one of the country's coolest spots. David Wall Danita Delimont Photography/Newscom

Thanks in large part to the presence of MONA (the Museum of Old and New Art), Hobart is on the map in a major way. Still, it's not just about the art: Tasmania's beauty and charm have kept visitors staying well past their museum visit.

Among the highlights in Hobart's walkable scenic Waterfront neighborhood are Institut Polaire , a gin bar inspired by Tasmania's role as a final port of call for scientific ships bound for the Antarctic, two forward-thinking new hotels and Annaliese Gregory's Franklin restaurant.

Time Out editors cite Franklin for having "Tasmania's freshest produce, treated in the best possible way."

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5. Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles

Filipinotown is a district within Echo Park. Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images

L.A.'s Asian-American communities are rich and thriving, especially for their food cultures. You definitely won't go hungry in Filipinotown, which is nicknamed "HiFi."

Time Out notes that "the area is still in the early stages of its rise," so don't expect five-star hotels or bespoke cocktails. Instead, the focus is about casual walks and bike rides along Temple Avenue, stopping for snacks and photo ops along the way.

4. Wedding, Berlin

No, don't have bridal gowns on the brain. Wedding is a neighborhood in the northwest section of Germany's capital.

Though the city is known as a place for 24-hour partying, Wedding's side streets are quiet enough to guarantee you'll get a good night's sleep once you're done hitting the beer halls.

By day, you can enjoy the great outdoors at Plötzensee lake and woodsy Volkspark Rehberge.

3. Onikan, Lagos

The Lagos Yacht Club is here on the Onikan waterfront. Shutterstock

Nigeria's biggest city is home to artists, writers, designers and Nollywood actors. You might spot some of them hanging out in cool Onikan, where "past, present and future collide effortlessly."

The central neighborhood on the Lagos Lagoon is home to some of the city's most important cultural offerings, including the Nigerian National Museum and Rele Gallery , which focuses on contemporary art.

2. Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

Shimokitazawa is nicknamed "Shimokita" by locals in the know. Shutterstock

"Shimokitazawa is to Tokyo what Brooklyn is to New York, only cooler," says Time Out, which sounds like a call to action to us.

If you'd rather bypass the speed of central Tokyo but still be near good public transit, Shimokitazawa is your spot.

Time Out gives the neighborhood the nod for top-notch Japanese curry restaurants like Ten To Sen as well as vintage shopping.

1. Arroios, Lisbon

CNN Travel has made the case that Lisbon might be the coolest city in Europe

So many of the things that the city is known for -- mouthwatering seafood, live music, street art -- can be found in the streets of Arroios, an up and coming neighborhood known for its diversity and youthful feel.

Here's the word straight from Time Out: "There are lots of independent things happening, young people, artists and people from all over the world. A neighborhood that people used to be afraid of is now Lisbon's dynamic, intercultural hub."

Time Out's full list of 50 coolest neighborhoods

1. Arroios, Lisbon

2. Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

3. Onikan, Lagos

4. Wedding, Berlin

5. Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles

6. The Waterfront, Hobart

7. Strasbourg-Saint-Denis, Paris

8. Astoria, New York

9. Embajadores, Madrid

10. Pilsen, Chicago

11. Peckham, London

12. Soi Pridi Banomyong/Phra Khanong, Bangkok

13. Footscray, Melbourne

14. Zhongshan, Taipei

15. Kerem Hatelmanim and Shuk HaCarmel, Tel Aviv

16. Kypseli, Athens

17. Jalatlaco, Oaxaca

18. District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

19. Juárez, Mexico City

20. Poblenou, Barcelona

21. Jamestown, Accra

22. Verdun, Montreal

23. Overseas Chinese Town, Shenzhen

24. Holly, Austin

25. Bom Retiro, São Paulo

26. Katendrecht, Rotterdam

27. Ancoats, Manchester

28. Corktown, Detroit

29. Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhaël, Beirut

30. Barranco, Lima

31. Dogpatch, San Francisco

32. Vesterbro, Copenhagen

33. Naeja-dong, Seoul

34. Yppenplatz and Brunnenmarkt, Vienna

35. Easton, Bristol

36. The Junction, Toronto

37. Kadıköy-Moda, Istanbul

38. Kelvinbridge, Glasgow

39. Oltrarno, Florence

40. Old Havana, Havana

41. Melville, Johannesburg

42. Stoneybatter, Dublin

43. Bartók, Budapest

44. Downtown, Miami

45. Tanjong Pagar, Singapore

46. Nové Město, Prague

47. Bandra West, Mumbai

48. Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong

49. Old Xuhui, Shanghai

50. Dorćol, Belgrade

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