Home › Themes › Best destinations for solo travel
Best destinations for solo travel
Easy to navigate, easy to meet people.
79 destinations across 8 regions.
Africa
Accra
Jamestown Lighthouse, Independence Arch, Makola Market, Labadi Beach
Budget day from GH₵ 730 · Best Nov–Feb
Cairo
Giza Pyramids, Khan el-Khalili, The Egyptian Museum, Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Budget day from EGP 2,800 · Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
Casablanca
Hassan II Mosque, Quartier Habous, Rick's Café, Corniche, Old Medina
Budget day from MAD 510 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct
Chefchaouen
Plaza Uta el-Hammam, Spanish Mosque, Kasbah Museum, Ras el-Maa, Grand Mosque
Budget day from MAD 290 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Essaouira
Skala de la Ville, Port de Pêche, Mogador Island, Medina ramparts
Budget day from MAD 370 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct
Ethiopia
Lalibela's rock-hewn churches, Simien Mountains gelada baboons, and coffee ceremony.
Budget day from birr 6,500 · Best Oct–Feb
Fez
Chouara Tannery, Bab Boujloud, Attarine Madrasa, Al-Attarine Souk
Budget day from MAD 390 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct
Johannesburg
Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Vilakazi Street, Maboneng, Gold Reef City
Budget day from R 1,100 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct
Malawi
Lake Malawi, Mount Mulanje, Liwonde National Park, Zomba Plateau
Budget day from US$60 · Best May–Sep
Marrakech
Djemaa el-Fna, Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, Atlas Mountains day trips
Budget day from MAD 540 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Namibia
Sossusvlei red dunes, Deadvlei, Etosha wildlife, Namibian oysters in Swakopmund
Budget day from N$ 1,600 · Best May–Sep
Tunis
Medina of Tunis, Bardo Museum, Zitouna Mosque, Sidi Bou Said
Budget day from TND 125 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct
Asia
Bangkok
Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Chatuchak Market, Lumpini Park
Budget day from baht 1,750 · Best Nov–Feb
Bangladesh
Ahsan Manzil, Sundarbans, Somapura Mahavihara, Shait Gumbad Mosque
Budget day from ৳ 3,500 · Best Nov–Feb
Beijing
Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Budget day from yuan 310 · Best Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Cambodia
Angkor Wat sunrise, Ta Prohm jungle ruins, Khmer Rouge Killing Fields history
Budget day from US$42 · Best Nov–Mar
Chengdu
Chengdu Research Base, Wuhou Shrine, Dufu Thatched Cottage, Kuanzhai Alley
Budget day from CN¥ 300 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct
Chiang Mai
Wat Chedi Luang, Doi Suthep, Warorot Market, Tha Phae Gate
Budget day from baht 1,150 · Best Nov–Feb
Delhi
Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, India Gate
Budget day from rupees 2,200 · Best Oct–Feb
El Nido
Karst cliffs, limestone cathedrals, and fresh kinilaw ceviche.
Budget day from ₱ 3,000 · Best Jan–May
Ha Long Bay
Limestone karst pillars, floating fishing villages, and fried squid cakes.
Best Mar–Apr, Sep–Oct
Hiroshima
Genbaku Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, Itsukushima Shrine, Mount Misen
Budget day from yen 6,500 · Best Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Hue
Imperial Citadel, Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, Perfume River
Budget day from ₫ 600,000 · Best Feb–May, Aug
Koh Samui
Iconic Big Buddha statue and spice-heavy Gaeng Tai Pla curry.
Budget day from ฿ 1,750 · Best Jan–Mar, Jul–Sep
Caribbean
Cuba
Havana vintage cars and Malecon, Trinidad cobbles, Vinales tobacco fields, salsa and rum
Budget day from US$58 · Best Dec–Apr
Havana
El Capitolio, Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Plaza de la Catedral, Malecón
Budget day from US$45 · Best Nov–Apr
Europe
Alonissos
National Marine Park, Chora, Patitiri, Agios Dimitrios, Votsi
Budget day from €75 · Best May–Sep
Bologna
Two Towers, Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio, Archiginnasio
Budget day from €85 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Bratislava
Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, UFO Bridge, Devín Castle
Budget day from €61 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Bucharest
Palace of the Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum, Stavropoleos Monastery, Lipscani
Budget day from lei 230 · Best May–Sep
Cinque Terre
Pastel houses on cliffs, terraced vineyards, and Trofie al Pesto.
Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Cordoba
Mezquita-Catedral, Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, Roman Bridge, Plaza de la Corredera
Budget day from €78 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct
Dolomites
Jagged limestone peaks, alpine meadows, and traditional Canederli bread dumplings.
Budget day from €135 · Best Jun–Sep
Helsinki
Suomenlinna, Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki Cathedral, Oodi Library
Budget day from €101 · Best May–Sep
Hvar
Venetian-era architecture, Pakleni Islands views, and slow-cooked peka stew.
Budget day from €88 · Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Kalavryta
Odontotos Railway, Cave of the Lakes, Agia Lavra Monastery, Helmos Ski Center
Budget day from €70 · Best May–Jun, Sep–Dec
Lefkada
Limestone cliffs of Porto Katsiki and flavorful lentils from Eglouvi.
Budget day from €85 · Best May–Sep
Santiago de Compostela
Catedral de Santiago, Praza do Obradoiro, Parque da Alameda, Pazo de Raxoi
Budget day from €68 · Best May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Middle East
Armenia
UNESCO monasteries Haghpat and Sanahin, Tatev cable car, lavash and khorovats
Budget day from AMD 25,000 · Best May–Oct
Azerbaijan
Baku's Old City, futuristic Flame Towers, Gobustan mud volcanoes, Sheki Shah's palace
Budget day from ₼ 80 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Bahrain
Qal’at al-Bahrain, Tree of Life, Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, Manama Souq
Budget day from BD 24 · Best Nov–Mar
Beirut
Corniche, Pigeon Rocks, Sursock Museum, Hamra, Gemmayzeh
Budget day from US$60 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Israel
Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock, Dead Sea float, Negev craters, Carmel Market
Budget day from ₪ 340 · Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Jordan
Petra treasury, Wadi Rum stargazing, Dead Sea, Roman ruins of Jerash
Budget day from JD 55 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Lebanon
Baalbek ruins, Jeita Grotto, Byblos Citadel, Cedars of God, Raouche Rocks
Budget day from US$70 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Petra
Al-Khazneh, The Monastery, The Siq, Royal Tombs, Colonnaded Street
Budget day from JD 70 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Saudi Arabia
AlUla Nabataean tombs, Jeddah Al-Balad, Red Sea coral reefs, lamb kabsa
Budget day from SAR 360 · Best Nov–Mar
Tel Aviv
White City Bauhaus, Jaffa Old City, Carmel Market, Tayelet, Port Said
Budget day from ₪ 350 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Wadi Rum
Burdah Rock Bridge, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Khazali Canyon, Lawrence’s Spring
Budget day from JD 60 · Best Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
North America
Antigua Guatemala
Santa Catalina Arch, Volcán de Agua, Convento de las Capuchinas, San Francisco Church
Budget day from Q 310 · Best Nov–Apr
Austin
Barton Springs Pool, State Capitol, Congress Avenue Bridge, Zilker Park
Budget day from US$130 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano, Monteverde cloud forest, turtle nesting beaches, zip-lining, sloths and toucans
Budget day from ₡ 53,000 · Best Dec–Apr
Denver
Red Rocks, Union Station, Denver Art Museum, RiNo Murals
Budget day from US$135 · Best May–Sep
Jasper
Athabasca Glacier, Maligne Canyon, Pyramid Lake, Mount Edith Cavell
Budget day from C$ 130 · Best Jun–Sep
Las Vegas
Bellagio fountains, the Sphere, Red Rock Canyon, world-class chef restaurants
Budget day from US$135 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Mexico City
Zócalo, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Chapultepec, Teotihuacán
Budget day from MXN 1,110 · Best Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
Miami
Art Deco South Beach, Wynwood murals, Cuban food, Everglades wildlife
Budget day from US$160 · Best Nov–Apr
Montreal
Notre-Dame Basilica, Mount Royal Park, Old Montreal, Jean-Talon Market
Budget day from C$ 120 · Best May–Oct
New York
Empire State Building, Broadway shows, Brooklyn Bridge, world-class museums
Budget day from $176 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Portland
Powell’s City of Books, Washington Park, St. Johns Bridge, Lan Su Chinese Garden
Budget day from US$111 · Best Jun–Sep
Yosemite
El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Glacier Point, Mariposa Grove
Budget day from US$105 · Best May–Sep
Oceania
Brisbane
South Bank, Story Bridge, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, City Hall, Mount Coot-tha
Budget day from A$ 118 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Byron Bay
Cape Byron Lighthouse, Wategos Beach, Julian Rocks, The Farm
Budget day from A$ 140 · Best Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov
Cairns
Great Barrier Reef,Kuranda Scenic Railway,Barron Gorge,Esplanade Lagoon
Budget day from A$ 170 · Best May–Oct
Melbourne
Hosier Lane street art, Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles, espresso laneway culture
Budget day from A$ 140 · Best Oct–Mar
New Zealand
Milford Sound fjords, Queenstown bungee, Hobbiton, Southern Alps glaciers
Budget day from NZ$ 155 · Best Nov–Mar
Wellington
Wellington Cable Car, Te Papa, The Beehive, Red Rocks Reserve
Budget day from NZ$ 128 · Best Dec–Apr
South America
Argentina
Perito Moreno glacier, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza Malbec vineyards, Buenos Aires tango
Budget day from ARS 72,000 · Best Oct–Mar
Bogota
Monserrate, Museo del Oro, La Candelaria, Plaza de Bolivar
Budget day from COP 130,000 · Best Dec–Feb, Jul–Aug
Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni salt flat, Lake Titicaca, La Paz cholita markets, Tiwanaku ruins
Budget day from Bs 220 · Best May–Sep
Chile
Atacama Desert, Torres del Paine granite towers, Easter Island moai, Andes skiing
Budget day from CLP$ 60,000 · Best Nov–Mar
Colombia
Cartagena walled old town, Coffee Triangle wax palms, Tayrona beach, Medellin cable cars
Budget day from COP 220,000 · Best Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug
Ecuador
Galápagos sea lions, Cotopaxi volcano, Amazon lodges, and cloud-forest cacao.
Budget day from $40 · Best Jun–Sep, Dec
Machu Picchu
Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, Huayna Picchu, Intipunku
Budget day from S/ 245 · Best May–Sep
Patagonia
Perito Moreno Glacier, Mount Fitz Roy, Ruta 40, Marble Caves, Punta Tombo
Budget day from US$100 · Best Nov–Mar
Quito
La Compañía de Jesús, El Panecillo, Mitad del Mundo, La Ronda
Budget day from US$38 · Best Jun–Sep
Salvador
Pelourinho, Elevador Lacerda, Farol da Barra, Mercado Modelo
Budget day from R$ 185 · Best Mar–May, Sep–Oct
Sao Paulo
MASP, Ibirapuera Park, Edifício Copan, Liberdade, Mercado Municipal
Budget day from R$ 260 · Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Ushuaia
Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Martial Glacier, Les Eclaireurs
Budget day from US$75 · Best Nov–Mar
Small-group trips: EF Ultimate Break · EF Adventures