Battambang town centre

Battambang, Cambodia

The main neighbourhood to explore, home to The Place Hostel just steps from the Central Market.

Places in Battambang town centre

Jaan Bai An innovative restaurant specializing in modern Khmer cuisine with Vietnamese and Thai influences, serving Kampot pepper crab with chili jam and a zingy papaya and shrimp salad.
Battambang street food stalls Humble street stalls offering food that ranges from simple Khmer fare to fancier French influences.
Non-profit French fare restaurants Fancy French fare at non-profits reinvesting in the community.
Battambang welcoming local cafés Welcoming local cafés among the town's thriving art scene and offbeat attractions.
Jaan Bai cocktail bar Top-class cocktails at the innovative modern Khmer restaurant.
Battambang town centre bars Bars throughout the centre of Battambang, the main neighbourhood to explore.

Best time to visit: November to February (dry season) offers the most comfortable weather for temple ruins and countryside exploration.
Getting around: The centre of Battambang is the main neighbourhood to explore, near the Central Market and The Place Hostel, with the Bamboo Train, Banan and Ek Phnom temple ruins, and Phnom Sampov's cave bats reached by short trips outside the city.
Currency: Cambodian Riel (៛); US Dollar widely used
Language: Khmer. English is limited outside tourism.
Timezone: ICT (UTC+7)
Current trends: Battambang's dining and cultural scene continues to reward travelers seeking Cambodia beyond Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, with Jaan Bai's modern Khmer cuisine and top-class cocktails reflecting a growing non-profit-driven fine dining scene, while the Bamboo Train and Phnom Sampov's cave bats preserve the town's quirky, offbeat identity.

Phnom Sampov district — Home to the cave bats of Phnom Sampov, an offbeat evening attraction.
Bamboo Train & temple ruins district — Home to the famous Bamboo Train and the ruins of Banan and Ek Phnom temples.