Recently updated on March 31st, 2025 at 10:36 am
Heart-stopping scenery. Iconic monuments. Bird’s-eye views. These enduringly romantic locations have them all and then some. If you’re planning to pop the question, choose one of the best places to propose and make it a moment you’ll never forget.
1) Rome
The Eternal City is eternally romantic, that’s for sure. Atop the Spanish Steps, on bended knee at the Trevi Fountain, or by the Tiber River, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to lovely locations.
2) Paris
One of the most well-known and best places to propose, skip the queue and propose from underneath or atop the Eiffel Tower, or pop the question on your VIP sunset tour of the Louvre. You’re basically guaranteed a ‘YES’ in Paris.
3) County Kerry
One of Ireland’s most scenic corners, County Kerry is all windswept cliff-faces, undulating emerald hills, quaint villages and oodles of Gallic charm.
4) Banff National Park
Tranquil turquoise waters. Rugged mountain peaks. Lush green pines. Banff National Park in Canada is a glorious place to get out in the open air together and pop the question.
5) Venice
One of the most romantic cities on earth, Venice’s winding canals, regal squares and devastatingly pretty palazzos make it a no-brainer when choosing the best places to propose. If a private gondola ride under the Bridge of Sighs isn’t the perfect moment, what is?
6) New York
Whether you’re after striking skylines, natural wonders or iconic hotspots, New York has it all. Get down on one knee atop the Empire State Building, in Central Park or on the Brooklyn Bridge.
7) Yucatan, Mexico
Ancient Mayan ruins, mesmerising coastlines and charming colonial towns, Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is not short of alluring spots to propose.
8) Maui
A picture-perfect proposal setting, the Hawaiian island of Maui offers tropical shores, lush rainforests and friendly ‘alohoas’. Go barefoot on the beach to make it a truly unforgettable event.
9) Bavaria
Few places are as enchanting and atmospheric as Germany’s Bavaria; a fairy tale land of Disney-esque castles, chocolate box villages and dense swirls of forests.
10) Chang Mai
Way up high in the mountains, Chang Mai kisses the sky. Its serene temples, immaculately manicured gardens and blissful calm make it an infinitely romantic destination.
11) Budapest
Endlessly enchanting, Budapest’s stunning architecture makes the perfect proposal backdrop, whether by the Parliament building, historic Fisherman’s Bastion or after dark on the iconic Chain Bridge.
12) Sydney
Thanks to its magnificent opera house, Sydney has one of the most celebrated skylines in the world. The cosmopolitan harbour and sun-kissed Bondi Beach are superlative proposal spots.
13) Marrakech
Where better to pop the question than the Moroccan city of exotic spice and colourful bazaars? Marrakech is home to sumptuous settings like the ornate Bahia Palace, verdant gardens and historic riads.
14) Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s breath-taking scenery makes for an enchanting proposal location. Think: otherworldly rock fortresses, royal cities and abundant greenery and vegetation.
15) London
Get down on one knee 72 floors up at The Shard, or on the banks of the River Thames by Tower Bridge. London is the ultimate place to ask for your loved one’s hand in marriage.
Cape Cod
The tranquility and natural beauty of Cape Cod, a peninsula in Massachusetts is unrivalled. The quaint villages, seafood shacks and lighthouses feel as though you’ve stepped back in time – or head to the even more remote islands of Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard for a romantic getaway.
Lake Tekapo
Snow-topped mountains and turquoise lakes decorate Lake Takapo in New Zealand, and in November and December the pink and purple lupin flowers create a rainbow of color – the perfect setting to pop the question.
Finland
Go off the beaten track and stay in rural Finland for a snow-dusted proposal – if you’re particularly lucky, the Northern Lights will make a show for your special moment. Now wouldn’t that be one of the best places to propose?
Santorini
Sunset over Santorini isn’t one to be missed – but if you’re planning to propose, give the busy hotspot of Oia a miss and head to the Pyrgos Castle instead, nestled in the highest village in Santorini with brilliant sunset views.
Isle of Skye
Nature lovers, get down on one knee if the rural beauty of Scotland’s Isle of Skye. Swing by the beautiful Fairy Pools (pictured above) for an extra splash of magic!