Battambang on a backpacker budget
Battambang costs a backpacker about €18 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€18per day
€8dorm bed
€21twin room
€26day all-in
What to see
Bamboo train, bat caves, colonial streets.
Eating
Market noodles €1.50.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Ganesha Guesthouse | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Chhaya Hotel | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Sim Hour Guest House II | guest house | 0.4 km |
| La Villa | hotel | 0.2 km |
| sangker villa | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| ហេង ឆាយ លី | market | 0.6 km |
| Night market? | market | 0.8 km |
| Moon | local | 0.1 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Battambang Provincial Hospital | 1.0 km |
Next stops on the network
Siem ReapCambodia · 77 km
Phnom PenhCambodia · 254 km
BangkokThailand · 301 km
AyutthayaThailand · 315 km
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam · 451 km
Koh TaoThailand · 495 km
VientianeLaos · 545 km
SukhothaiThailand · 566 km
Common questions
How much does Battambang cost per day?
Budget about €18 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €21, and a small guesthouse room about €28. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Battambang?
Bamboo train, bat caves, colonial streets.
Where do you eat cheaply in Battambang?
Market noodles €1.50.
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