Those stuck in traffic jams or held up on the Tube might not believe it, but London is the easiest city in Europe to get around, according to a survey of travellers.

The UK capital was also voted the most exciting European city as well as the most overpriced, the poll by the TripAdvisor company found.

In contrast, Birmingham was voted the most boring European city as well as the least romantic.

The results were based on responses from 3,523 European travellers, including 778 Britons.

Other European cities are:

Venice is the most romantic, while Athens is the dirtiest;

Zurich is the cleanest and Stockholm is the safest;

Lisbon is the most underrated while Paris, followed by London, is the most overrated;

Paris has the least-friendly locals, followed by London;

Istanbul is the hardest to get around, while Paris has the rudest cab divers and Rome the friendliest ones.

TripAdvisor official Emma O’Boyle said: “It’s encouraging for everyone involved in London’s tourism industry that, despite the concerns around cost, the city is regarded by European travellers as a vibrant and accessible destination.

“Undoubtedly the buzz around next year’s Olympics has contributed to London being crowned Europe’s most exciting city, and we fully expect this momentum to continue into 2012 and beyond.”