Visited Photo Gallery for 12 days. Great experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $106/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 8/10. Solid destination.
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Photo Gallery — overrated?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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9 Mar 2026 at 13:45
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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10 Mar 2026 at 03:43
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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10 Mar 2026 at 08:07
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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11 Mar 2026 at 00:26
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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11 Mar 2026 at 10:51
I was there in March and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $132/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $132/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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12 Mar 2026 at 10:43
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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14 Mar 2026 at 06:20
This matches my experience. Photo Gallery is great value.
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15 Mar 2026 at 03:00
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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15 Mar 2026 at 07:48
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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16 Mar 2026 at 02:44
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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17 Mar 2026 at 01:18
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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17 Mar 2026 at 23:39
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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19 Mar 2026 at 10:28
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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19 Mar 2026 at 17:53
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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19 Mar 2026 at 22:07
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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This matches my experience. Photo Gallery is great value.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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22 Mar 2026 at 23:52
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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