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12 Neighborhoods Cool People Call Home

So, like, how cool are you? Book your next stay in any of these hip ‘hoods at Aloft Hotels.

1. Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany

2. Belleville, Paris, France

Where to sit in nature: Parc des Buttes-Chaumont! This stunning park will make you feel like you're in love in Paris in the '20s. C'est magnifique!

Where to people watch: Grab a drink at Aux Folies and marvel at the beautiful and unique Parisians who walk by.

3. Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

How to treat yourself: Have dinner at Aprazível -- it has a sublime view and a meal you'll be talking about for weeks.

Where to get a dose of culture: Get lost in the Museu da Chácara do Céu -- it'll bring out the art historian in you!

4. The Mission, San Francisco, California, USA

5. Malasaña, Madrid, Spain

6. Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

7. Virginia-Highland, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Where to grab lunch: Head to Goin' Coastal for their spectacular scallops and fried seafood.

Where to sit in the sun: Grab a sandwich and a blanket and go to John Howell Memorial Park.

8. Cihangir, Istanbul, Turkey

9. Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington, USA

10. North Loop, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Where to eat something different: Try The Bachelor Farmer, a delicious Scandinavian restaurant that serves delicacies like baked duck egg and salt-and-sugar-cured salmon!

If you want some exercise: Rent a kayak at Above the Falls Sports! Spend the day paddling around with some fellow sport-inclined humans!

11. West Queen West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Where to see some funky modern art: MOCCA is your spot. This impressive space houses some incredible art exhibits that'll satiate any modern art lover.

What to do at night: Grab a cocktail and BBQ at Smoque N' Bones -- their wings are astounding.

12. Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, Japan

Where to go if you're a cycling nerd: Shimochari sells incredible bikes fit for every need.


How to get your sweet fix:
Go to Ikkyu Donut -- you'll go back again and again for their gorgeous, crispy, flakey soy cream doughnuts.