Beyond the Hype: Here Are 10 Most Disappointing Tourist Attractions in the World

April 15, 2025 | 11:22 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The allure of popular tourist attractions does not always translate into visitor satisfaction. In fact, some globally renowned destinations can leave travelers feeling disappointed, as highlighted by the following list.

A study conducted by experts at CasiMonka has revealed a list of the most disappointing tourist attractions. This ranking was meticulously compiled using artificial intelligence to analyze a substantial volume of feedback from online platforms, including Reddit posts, TripAdvisor reviews, and Google reviews. The AI was employed to discern which attractions garnered the most negative commentary.

Times Square in New York, United States, tops the list. This iconic place has 1,151 one-star reviews on TripAdvisor and 934 negative comments on the social media platform Reddit. While the city square is famous for its dazzling array of large billboards and street performers, it is unfortunately not for everyone to enjoy.

One TripAdvisor user, identified as "elf fine," expressed their dissatisfaction with a one-star review. "It's the worst part of all things touristy in New York. If you must go, then just get your selfie and get out," they said, as cited by Daily Mail.

Securing the second position on the list is the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This famed sidewalk received 49 negative mentions on Reddit and 1,180 one-star reviews on TripAdvisor. Filled with tributes to a large number of celebrities, from the legendary Fred Astaire to contemporary icon Lady Gaga, this landmark fails to impress many of its visitors.

One tourist described it on TripAdvisor as a very disappointing place. "It is an absolutely filthy place, unloved and uncared for by the authorities," they commented in their review.

Ranking third is Stonehenge, located in England. This prehistoric monument received 342 negative references on Reddit and 577 one-star reviews on TripAdvisor. This ancient Neolithic site, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, draws over a million visitors annually, yet the experience does not always meet expectations.

One dissatisfied tourist shared their experience on TripAdvisor, labeling the attraction as 'grossly overpriced'. Another negative comment characterized this renowned site as "touristy," implying a lack of authentic or enriching experience.

The Dead Sea, situated in the Middle East, claims the fourth spot as one of the world's most disappointing tourist attractions, with 234 negative comments on Reddit and 20 one-star reviews on TripAdvisor. In a particularly critical review, a visitor pointed out the exorbitant cost associated with this saltwater attraction.

Rounding out the top five most disappointing tourist attractions is the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil. This imposing 98-foot (30-meter) tall statue stands majestically atop Mount Corcovado, overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro. Despite its iconic status, some tourists have expressed their disappointment. The statue received 52 negative comments on Reddit and 373 one-star reviews on TripAdvisor.

List of 10 Most Disappointing Tourist Attractions in the World

Several other tourist destinations were also deemed disappointing according to the CasiMonka study. These include the Manneken Pis in Belgium, a 21-inch (55.5cm) bronze statue depicting a small boy urinating into a fountain in Brussels, which elicited over 1,000 negative reviews.

Copacabana Beach in Brazil also features on the list, with 373 one-star TripAdvisor reviews. One disheartened tourist described it as the dirtiest beach they had ever visited.

The final three attractions comprising the bottom of the top ten are the Colosseum in Italy, the Four Corners Monument in the United States, and Loch Ness in Scotland.

Here is the list of the most disappointing tourist attractions according to the CasiMonka study:

1. Times Square, U.S.

2. Hollywood Walk of Fame, U.S.

3. Stonehenge, England

4. Dead Sea, Jordan, and Israel

5. Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

6. Manneken Pis, Belgium

7. Copacabana Beach, Brazil

8. Colosseum, Italy

9. Four Corners Monument, U.S.

10. Loch Ness, Scotland

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