Planning my first trip to Photo Gallery in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from Australia and have experience in Southeast Asia but this would be my first time in Photo Gallery.
Thanks for any help!
Best areas in Photo Gallery
Started by BristolBen · 6 Mar 2026 · 1168 views
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This matches my experience. Photo Gallery is great value.
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7 Mar 2026 at 00:26
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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7 Mar 2026 at 09:24
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at bars?
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7 Mar 2026 at 20:00
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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8 Mar 2026 at 05:50
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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8 Mar 2026 at 10:36
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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8 Mar 2026 at 17:01
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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9 Mar 2026 at 00:04
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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9 Mar 2026 at 00:17
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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9 Mar 2026 at 05:20
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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9 Mar 2026 at 08:00
100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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9 Mar 2026 at 08:10
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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10 Mar 2026 at 07:01
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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10 Mar 2026 at 12:28
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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