16 neighbourhoods you need to visit in 2016

A neighbourhood can make all the difference in a trip - offering either exciting and exploratory experiences or lacklustre moments.

More often than not when tourists head out to a new spot, the obvious choice is usually a place in the heart of the city offering a panoramic view and quick access to all the hot spots.

But then again, there is also an increasing number of people who would rather stay downtown and gain an authentic perspective of the goings-on of said location. This is backed up by Airbnb's latest travel trends report.

The report is based on bookings made by 40 million site users in 190 countries.

Here are the top 16 neighborhoods to visit in 2016, including the level of growth each area experienced in 2015.

1. Chuo-ku (Osaka, Japan): 7,471% growth

2. Banglampoo (Bangkok): 1,239% growth

3. Brickfields (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia): 1,231% growth

4. Capucins (Bordeaux, France): 966% growth

5. Koukaki (Athens, Greece): 801% growth

6. Triana (Seville, Spain): 774% growth

7. Hammerbrook (Hamburg, Germany): 418% growth

8. Kaneohe (Oahu, Hawaii): 324% growth

9. Meireles (Fortaleza, Brazil): 287% growth

10. Roma Sur (Mexico City): 279% growth