Town, Palau
Koror for solo travelers
Is Koror good for solo travel?
Palau's diving hub, with Rock Islands, Jellyfish Lake and big-fish dive sites. Very safe and English-speaking but expensive; the town itself is small, quiet and car-dependent.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women; locals are polite and reserved. |
How to meet people in Koror
Dive shops and liveaboards, kayak and snorkel tours and hostels are the best ways to meet other travelers. Shared boats make solo trips easy.
Good things to do alone
- Dive Blue Corner or Ulong Channel
- Snorkel Jellyfish Lake on a Rock Islands tour
- Kayak around the Rock Islands
- Visit the Belau National Museum
- Swim at the Milky Way lagoon
Where to stay in Koror
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Koror town center | Dive shops, restaurants, supermarkets and most hotels |
| Malakal | Dive-boat marinas and quieter stays near the water |
| Airai | Cheaper stays near the airport on Babeldaob |
Quick answers
Is Koror good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Palau's diving hub, with Rock Islands, Jellyfish Lake and big-fish dive sites.
How do you meet people in Koror?
Dive shops and liveaboards, kayak and snorkel tours and hostels are the best ways to meet other travelers. Shared boats make solo trips easy. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Koror?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Koror safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women; locals are polite and reserved.
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