What are the best things to do in Battambang?
Top picks in Battambang include Statues, Peace Bird Statue. See the full list and itinerary on this Battambang travel guide.
Photo: Maharaja1994 · CC BY 4.0
Why visit Battambang
Travel guide for Battambang, Cambodia — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Battambang is a stop in Cambodia, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise Statues, Peace Bird Statue instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 25–80 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: November–March for cooler, drier conditions. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Battambang
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Statues
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Peace Bird Statue
Budget
Battambang trip cost
Budget
USD 15–35
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 25–80
per person / day
Luxury
USD 90–150+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Battambang, Cambodia. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Battambang
Estimated total (USD)
$1,725
≈ $863 per person · $246 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $50/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Battambang mid-range ground costs (budget 15–35 · mid 25–80 · luxury 90–150+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Pomme Hostel, Bar & Restaurant
Khmer cuisine with a French twist, sophisticated and creative with pleasant staff. Wine list.
- $$
Au Cabaret Vert Restaurant
Traditional Cambodian dishes, their speciality is fish amok, complemented by a French-style menu that includes desserts and wine.
Cafe Eden
Western-style river front cafe restaurant run by an American woman. Serves Western and Asian food, and coffee. Kitchen works to Western food
- $
Coconut Lyly
Offers a nice compact menu with mainly Khmer dishes. The food is recommendable.
Gecko Cafe
Nice atmosphere, limited but very tasty menu. Free Wi-Fi.
- $
Smokin' Pot
This Battambang mainstay offers a good variety of Khmer, Thai and Western food in an aging-yet-charming setting that echoes the city itself.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Seng Hout Hotel
Good hotel with elevator and large reception area. Rooms have air-con or optional cheaper fan, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, refrigerator, hot and c
- $$
Frist Hotel
6-bed dorm and rooms. Security lockers. Free wifi. Hot water. Air con 6-bed dorm US$5 per person
- $
Banan Hotel
Close to bus station and city centre. Helpful staff. Free Wi-Fi, free bicycles.
- $$
Khemara Battambang Hotel
Very comfortable beds, clean rooms with Internet access (LAN cable, but in some rooms a connection from a nearby Wi-Fi network is available)
- $
Phka Villa Hotel/Resort
10 en suite bungalow rooms, 13 m x 18 m swimming pool, free Internet and in-room Wi-Fi, free bicycles, free shuttle to town, airport shuttle
Shopping
- Heng Chhay Ly Supermarket
- Psar Nath & Psar Boeung Chhoeuk (Public markets)
- Lucky Supermarket
Nightlife
- Espresso Cafe
- Kinyei Cafe
- The Place (Rooftop bar)
- Miss Wong Battambang
In pictures
Battambang gallery
Photos: Maharaja1994, Christophe95, Stefan Rohner, Luca Nebuloni, Léon Sabatier — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Battambang travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Battambang?
November–March for cooler, drier conditions.
How many days do I need in Battambang?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Battambang, depending on how many day trips you want in Cambodia.
Where should I stay in Battambang?
Popular stays in Battambang include Seng Hout Hotel, Frist Hotel, Banan Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Battambang cost?
On the ground in Battambang (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 15–35 per person per day, mid-range about 25–80, and luxury about 90–150+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Battambang, Cambodia. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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