Safety update for Safety & Police based on recent experience and community reports:
General Safety Level: Low risk if you stick to known areas.
Common Risks:
- Taxi overcharging — always use app-based rides
- ATM skimming — use bank ATMs inside branches
- Room theft — use hotel safe
Areas to Avoid:
The outskirts have higher crime rates.
Police Situation:
Police are generally helpful to tourists.
Stay safe out there.
Hotel room safety — what to check
Started by SunshineSteve · 7 Mar 2026 · 1117 views
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7 Mar 2026 at 19:32
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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9 Mar 2026 at 17:32
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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10 Mar 2026 at 18:32
Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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11 Mar 2026 at 05:32
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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12 Mar 2026 at 09:32
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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13 Mar 2026 at 00:32
Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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14 Mar 2026 at 12:32
Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.
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15 Mar 2026 at 16:32
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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17 Mar 2026 at 20:32
Been going for years. Scene has gotten busier.
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18 Mar 2026 at 18:32
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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18 Mar 2026 at 19:32
Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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19 Mar 2026 at 11:32
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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20 Mar 2026 at 19:32
This matches my experience. Safety & Police is one of my favorites.
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21 Mar 2026 at 20:32
Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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