City, Cambodia
Battambang for solo travelers
Is Battambang good for solo travel?
Cambodia's calm second city for culture: colonial buildings, a youthful art scene, countryside tours and the bamboo train. Cheap and relaxed; limited nightlife and tourist services and few ways to arrive other than by road.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Very friendly |
| English | Common in tourist areas |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women; the town is relaxed. Usual care on unlit riverside roads at night. |
How to meet people in Battambang
Guesthouse tours and cooking classes, cafés and galleries in the Old Town, circus shows at Phare, and tuk-tuk day trips with other travelers.
Good things to do alone
- Ride the bamboo train through the countryside
- Watch bats leave Phnom Sampov cave at dusk
- See a show at Phare Ponleu Selpak circus
- Cycle the countryside loop past rice mills and villages
- Climb Phnom Banan temple at sunset
Where to stay in Battambang
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Old Town (Psar Nath area) | Colonial buildings, cafés, galleries, guesthouses |
| Riverside (Sangkae River) | Calm evening walks and boutique stays |
| Sangkat Svay Por | Cheaper local stays and eateries |
Solo travel across Cambodia
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kampot | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Siem Reap | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Phnom Penh | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Koh Rong | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Koh Rong Samloem | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Battambang | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Sihanoukville | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Kep | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
Quick answers
Is Battambang good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Cambodia's calm second city for culture: colonial buildings, a youthful art scene, countryside tours and the bamboo train.
How do you meet people in Battambang?
Guesthouse tours and cooking classes, cafés and galleries in the Old Town, circus shows at Phare, and tuk-tuk day trips with other travelers. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Battambang?
Common in tourist areas.
Is Battambang safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women; the town is relaxed. Usual care on unlit riverside roads at night.
More about Battambang
Going to Battambang solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Battambang meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
Ratings are SoloSquare's editorial judgment. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.