Is Phnom Penh Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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Iman
United States
Solo travel
I have been living in Phnom Penh for a year now and I have never felt as safe as this city. The people are so nice and always want to help you, the weather is good, the food is delicious and the culture so interesting
Posted: July 10, 2024Solo travel
I felt quite safe in Phnom Phen, however I would say, keep track of your belongings. I know several people who got their phone stolen there. Either by a person passing by (on a motorbike) or even a tuk tuk driver. Besides that everything was fine. There is however not much to do and if you don't have too much time I would suggest skipping this town in favour of other places.
Posted: May 4, 2024Experienced: April, 2022
hey_maj_ical
Philippines
Solo travel
It was an amazing solo travel. Food and transport doesn't hurt the bank a lot as the food is pretty cheap yet superb taste! Booking a TukTuk via Grab is very convenient and also cheap. I stayed at a RS II Guesthouse and the view of the Royal Palace at the balcony is just wow... then you have the river on your left...also inexpensive... Make sure to visit the Killing Fields to know their deep history.(Prepare your tissues!) Overall, Phnom Penh is a nice place for solo or group travelling and...
Posted: March 4, 2024Experienced: January, 2023Solo travel
I loved the people I met there, but I did not feel safe. Everyone was really nice and I regret that crime is so high there. Someone stole my phone straight from my hand. I would recommend not going out in the evening and having a leash or something on your phone. Or just use a paper map and never pull out your phone. You should also have a shoulder bag and wear a jacket on it. Keep your passport and extra cards/cash in a safe in your hotel room. Just carry a little cash and one card with you.
Posted: September 13, 2023Is Phnom Penh safe for women?
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Riverside can be a bit unsafe if you are a women alone at night There are a lot of groups of men hanging around that can look to steal your stuff, if you are a minimum alert it will be fine. On weekend it is pretty safe as there is a night market with a lot of people During the day it is safe though
Posted: August 26, 2026It is quite safe if you are holding your bag and watching yourself in dark. If you choose to drink be sure to take a car home not tuk tuk and don't walk when you are too drunk. Avoid unlit roads at night.
Posted: April 12, 2025
Kena
Phnom Penh is very safe for all female Travellers. You can socialize with other solo travellers from all around the world. Not have scam or petty crime.But you also need to be aware of your surroundings
Posted: October 12, 2024Safety map
Based on reports from women living in Phnom Penh, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
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Hi, I'm a French engineer living in the city center of Phnom Penh. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to explore the city, hang out, or just have a chat. Can wait to meet you ☀️
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