What are the best things to do in Kampot?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Kampot, Cambodia. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Photo: Marcin Konsek · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Kampot
Travel guide for Kampot, Cambodia — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Kampot is a stop in Cambodia, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. 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
Budget
Kampot 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 Kampot, 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 Kampot
Estimated total (USD)
$1,725
≈ $863 per person · $246 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $50/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Kampot 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
Cafe Espresso Kampot
Epic Arts Cafe
Kampot Pie and Ice Cream Palace
Laundry Cafe
Pita Pita
The Rusty Keyhole
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Long Villa Guesthouse
NyNy Hotel
Captain Chims Guest House
Kampot Guesthouse
Magic Sponge
Shopping
- Kampot Pepper
- Tiny Kampot Pillows
- Meta Pheap Supermarket
- The Daily Meat Supermarket
- Psar Samaki (Kampot Market)
- Kampot Night Market
Nightlife
- OM House
- WunderBar
In pictures
Kampot gallery
Photos: Marcin Konsek — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Kampot travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Kampot?
November–March for cooler, drier conditions.
How many days do I need in Kampot?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Kampot, depending on how many day trips you want in Cambodia.
Where should I stay in Kampot?
Popular stays in Kampot include Long Villa Guesthouse, NyNy Hotel, Captain Chims Guest House. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Kampot cost?
On the ground in Kampot (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 Kampot, Cambodia. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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