Solo travel recommendations from diverse travellers
Travelling alone is freeing, and it’s easier when you know where you’ll be comfortable. These places were marked solo-friendly by travellers on Seen & Stamped, many of them women and travellers of colour exploring on their own.
Each stamp says what the place was like on your own: how staff treated them, whether it felt relaxed and what to know before you go. They’re personal experiences rather than safety guarantees, so check local advice as well.
106 places in 24 countries, recommended by travellers.
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Carnal Steak House
Listed among the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants, with swinging wicker chairs. Nucchi walked in without a booking for a solo lunch and said the steak was so, so good. (via Nucchi's vlog)
Casa Vicens
Gaudí's first house, now a museum. You can end up staying here for ages, listening to every word of the audio guide (bring headphones, or use your phone). Don't skip the café: she called the cookie insane. (via…
W Barcelona
First solo trip and possibly one of her best holidays ever. Sea-view rooms for sunrise, a spa, gym and sun deck, and a breakfast with a buffet plus à la carte. Staff were amazing and genuinely wanted her to be happy…
Park Güell
Beautiful location, mosaic-tiled buildings. Can get busy and it's an upward walk to the location - if you don't take a taxi/Uber - definitely worth the trip.
100 Montaditos
The locals love this spot and I see why. Affordable drinks and sandwiches, Highly recommend, good value for money
Hotel La Hacienda
It is a great family focused holiday resort in a residential area of Spain, around 60 mins by car/ bus from Barcelona airport and a short walk from a lovely, long, clean beach. Decent resort, nice pool, slides on site…
Playa de la Malagueta
Lively city beach a short walk from the centre, busy with families, couples, football and people working out. Rented an umbrella for about €4 (1.5 hours) and the water waas pleasantly cool. The sun is still strong at…
COYA Barcelona
Peruvian restaurant with a buzzy, music-led atmosphere and a gorgeous bathroom. Nucchi's favourite restaurant in London, and she booked the Barcelona branch for her last night. Her go-to is the arroz Nikkei. (via…
Platja de Sant Sebastià
The beach in front of the W. Great for a lazy day here. Did some reading, and booked a massage from a lady working on the beach. Lots of people work out on the boardwalk, and it's a good spot for a 7am run. (via…
AURA | Brunch & Lunch
Had a great brunch here. Staff were welcoming and super helpful when making suggestions from the menu. The acai bowl is popular for all the right reasons, and I'd go back to this spot!
Terraza Malabar
Great views here. Tend to have social salsa dancing on a Sunday afternoon/evening - mix of salsa and bachata. Set up for groups/families on tables, but you can also go solo.
El Internacional
Salsa on a Wednesday is a pretty good vibe. Can get packed, but live music is a worthwhile experience, especially if you like to dance!
Mercat Central de València
A busy fresh food market, a lot going on but some interesting option. Definitely get paella whilst you're here.
Mercabañal Club
A multitude of food stalls serving a range of cuisine, great trip when en route to the beach
Indonesia
Tukies Coconut Shop
Coconut café inside Icon Bali mall. The half coconut with coconut ice cream got 9.5/10 from Daily Nibbles. (via Daily Nibbles vlog)
Series Coffee Roasters
Coffee roastery in a garden house. Salt coffee 10/10 and lemon pound cake 9.5/10 from Daily Nibbles. Good outdoor seating. (via Daily Nibbles vlog)
ST. ALi Coffee
Melbourne roaster’s brick-clad Pererenan café. Iced black 9.5/10 rating. from Daily Nibbles. (via Daily Nibbles vlog)
Rayjin Teppanyaki
Teppanyaki and sushi with counter seating. Salmon aburi roll and salmon nori taco both 9.5/10 from Daily Nibbles; beef yakiniku 9/10. (via Daily Nibbles vlog)
Dulu Coffee
Small, minimalist coffee bar. Iced black scored 9.5/10 from Daily Nibbles. (via Daily Nibbles vlog)
Potato Head Beach Club
Iconic beach club for sunset. Daily Nibbles rated the chicken wings 1000/10. The wider Potato Head complex also has design and clothing stores. (via Daily Nibbles vlog)
Warung Eropa
Cosy warung with Balinese décor. Order the crispy duck set (9.5/10 from Daily Nibbles).
Bread Yard
Bakery hidden behind a wall of greenery on Jl. Kayu Aya. The almond mini croissant scored a perfect 10/10 from Daily Nibbles; the ham & cheese got 9/10.
Kurasu Pererenan
Kyoto coffee and matcha brand’s calm Bali outpost among the rice fields. Cloud matcha 9/10 rating from Daily Nibbles. (via Daily Nibbles vlog)
Desa Kitsuné & Café Kitsuné
Café, boutique and beach club in one compound. Daily Nibbles gave the matcha madeleine 8.5/10 and iced matcha latte 8/10. (via Daily Nibbles vlog)
voco Bali Seminyak
A top pick as a play to stay, and an IHG hotel where Daily Nibbles stayed. Modern rooms with a soaking tub and a long pool through the middle of the building. (via Daily Nibbles vlog)
Spring Spa
Face, body and nail spa inside Seminyak Village with a calm rooftop terrace. (via Daily Nibbles’ Bali vlog)
Mowies Bali
If you're traveling solo or working remotely, Mowie’s is the place to be! They are totally laptop-friendly, so you can set up shop indoors or right by the pool. The breakfast selection is amazing and incredibly…
France
Glaces Glazed
More sorbet. Never enough sorbet. I am sorbet. Glaces Glazed do exceptional artisan ice creams and sorbets, some of them even contain a little booze if you’re into that. I tried the mojito which was like having a…
Le Musée du Savon de Marseille
Expected it to be overpriced and too touristy, but it blew her away. Bars of Marseille soap are around €2–3 and most souvenirs are under €10. 'If you're looking for souvenirs in Marseille, you have to go.' (via Kiya…
Babylone Bis
One of my all time favourite spots in Paris, I have to visit each and every time I’m in the city. Although popular with celebrities Babylone Bis is no frills, super chilled and open until 4am in the morning. I’ve tried…
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Give yourself 1.5 - 2 hours to truly explore this place - some amazing artwork here.
Gumbo Yaya
You need to definitely try this while in Paris. Southern US-style food including burgers & fried chicken with waffles - the waffles are a must! There's some outdoor seating as well.
Panorama of Mont Boron
If you don't mind a slightly draining hike, this place is an amazing viewpoint of Nice. If you go during the summer, prepare heat to truly slap you!
Jeffrey Cagnes
Another early morning stroll discovery we popped into Jeffrey Cagnes for a stunningly simple, classic croissant. Fantastic. I also picked up a small treat that was meant for later but didn’t last more than 10 minutes -…
Sucre Glace
I live for sorbet. Sucre Glace was the perfect “little something sweet” needed after a lacklustre lunch experience. Kiwi, white peach and pineapple sorbet are not flavours I come across easily in London and they all…
Ten Belles
We stumbled across Ten Belles during a relaxed morning walk across the city. I opted for an iced latte with oat milk & the Pain Suisse - flaky croissant pastry nearly dripping with butter, rich chocolate and vanilla…
Atelier Galimard
If you like scents and want to make your own fragrance that you can take home, this is a great experience for you. Make a one-of-one scent, and get the option of purchasing your unique fragrance again in the future on…
Brazil
Museu Afro Brasil
Incredibly stunning museum. Some amazing exhibitions, might even say the best I experienced in the city on Afro-culture. When you've finished take a stroll or walk around Ibirapuera park.
Maracanã Stadium
Definitely one of the best, if not THE best, live football experiences I've ever had. The atmosphere, music, vibes were incredible. Let alone the entertaining football match. Brazilians have this warmth and inate…
Ipanema Beach
Great views and great vibes at Ipanema beach. Worthwhile visit when you're in the city. Definitely solo and family friendly.
Pequena África
Worthwhile heading to this place - not too far from Pedro da Sal - on a guided tour, so you can get the full historical context of this cultural landmark. Extremely busy on a Monday night.
Museu das Favelas
Learnt a lot about the history of the favelas. It features some incredible exhibitions and celebrates Brazilian favelas, which is important to see as a tourist learning about the culture.
Spoiler Bar
A nice place to eat and make friends. If you're a black person, you can notice a lack of people of color because of the area (the southern part of Brazil is predominantly white), but they treated me really well in the…
Netherlands
Stadhuisplein
Popular location with various stores and food spots. In the summer, you can join outdoor salsa dancing classes and socials with a community called Striktly Salsa. Their instagram is @striktlysalsabachata. Definitely…
Portugalia Churrasco & Co
Top tier Portuguese-inspired food here. Definitely recommend the octopus or ask the waiter's to make a suggestion. Depending on your budget, can be quite expensive in comparison to other options, but worth trying out!
Mr NonNo Center
Good and quick service, with a range of sweet options to choose from. Nice for a solo meal or with friends. Really nice interior decor too. Would recommend.
De Kip Gallery
Outdoor seating, no real indoor seating so a good takeaway option. Good comfort food option!
Italy
Hanna's Ristorante Roma
Alleyway restaurant a minute from the Trevi Fountain, with outdoor tables for people-watching. The fettuccine bolognese (€16) is the best pasta ever, and the servers were open for a chat well beyond the food. (via…
Scooterroma Vespa Tours
Highlight of her trip, highly recommended for solo travellers. A 3–4 hour Vespa tour (the 'Scooterroma Shuffle') mixing street art, city sights and sweet bites. Guide picked her up from her accommodation, planned the…
Trevi Fountain
Go as early as 5am for photos without the crowds (she did a sunrise photoshoot here), and toss a coin over your left shoulder to make sure you come back. Free. (via beingchristinajane blog)
Doge's Palace
Doge’s Palace is also in St. Mark’s Square, just beside the Basilica. Known in Italian as Palazzo Ducale, this is one of the most historically significant buildings in the city. Venice was a republic for over 1,000…
St. Mark's Square
St. Mark’s Square is the largest and most iconic piazza in the city. It’s a must-see for any trips to Venice. Many of the most important buildings in Venice are located around this piazza. Look out for all the pigeons!…
Philippines
Las Cabanas Beach
Majestic beach with front row views to one of the Philippines' stunning sunset sceneries.
Nacpan Beach
Located away from the central town of El Nido but worth the trip for the million-dollar sunset views
Bantayan Island
4-6 hours travel time from Cebu City but transit is definitely worth it for an island that rewinds stunning tropical scenery and pristine beaches.
Kota Beach
Located in Bantayan Island and also worth the travel time for its five-star tropical sunset views.
Cabugao Gamay
Located off-coast in the municipality of Estancia, Iloilo boasting surreal crystal clear waters, white sand and scenic views at its viewing deck.
United Kingdom
Banh Mi Keu Restaurant
Got some really good beef brisket noodles. Very filling, and beef was flavoursome. There isn't a lot of seating on the main floor, but a worthwhile trip
Highness Cafe
Happened to be in the area for work, and stopped by for lunch. Service was great, the people there were friendly and I ordered the Istanbul toastie (beef) which was filling!
Fuwa Fuwa Cafe
Incredibly flavoursome, light and airy Japanese-inspired souffle pancakes that you must try while you're in Soho. The Blueberry and Yuzu Cheesecake flavour is one you have to try.
The Nook Restaurant
Really friendly staff and a great spot to go after a hike at the White Cliffs of Dover. Would certainly recommend. Also, go for the smoked brisket burger, definitely worth it
Portugal
Passeio das Virtudes
Amazing scenic point view. Definitely the place to be during sunset. Can get a bit busy, but not too crowded - you'll find a spot. There's bars and restaurants situated locally as well
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Beautiful views of Porto. Calming and perfect place to disconnect during the day
Senegal
Gorée Suites
A beautiful hotel with a striking red building, lovely architecture and rooms. She was the only guest and got upgraded. A good place to rest: she spent her days by the pool reading and listening to music. Based on…
Dakar Railway Station (TER)
The TER from Dakar station to Diamniadio is a cheap, clean and modern way to leave Dakar for the Petite Côte. She called it a source of pride for the whole continent. Based on Chloé Agnès's Senegal travel vlog on…
Le Djoloff Hotel
A boutique hotel near the Corniche with striking arches and warm orange walls. The staff were the highlight: two employees stepped in to protect her when a man became aggressive outside after she photographed his horse…
Corniche Ouest
A lovely place for a sunset walk by the ocean, full of locals out exercising. The sky looked dull at first, so stay a few extra minutes: the colours came out after the sun dipped. Easy to do alone. Based on Chloé…
Austria
Vienna State Opera
To save money, standing tickets are sold close to the performance for about €13, instead of €200+ for a seat. The one-hour show was really good and the sound was beautiful, with subtitles on a screen in front of you…
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Vienna's grand art history museum. The inside is breathtaking, especially the view down onto the domed café from the top floor. The queue outside can be long, so buy your ticket online, which is quicker and cheaper…
Chilai (Wien Mitte)
All-day restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an English menu and plenty of options. Spent my last-day breakfast here was so lovely. The chai latte was one of the best and loved the runny eggs Benedict…
Poland
Schindler's List Passage
Worth going to check out the spot that featured in the movie, Schindler's List
United States
Carabalí Rainforest Park
Good location for horseback riding. You can book the experience through GetYourGuide. Take a taxi to the location and arrive at least 45-mins in advance to make sure you don't miss your slot. The guide will take you…
Pinky's Calle Loíza
Loved this spot while I was in PR for the Old San Juan Festival. Nice staff too!
La Cabaña Rodriguez Restaurant
This is MY SPOT! If you want delicious, well-seasoned, cheap, authentic Dominican food, you must come here! However, you must adjust your expectations when it comes to typical service. For example, there is always a…
Tunisia
Amphitheatre of El Jem
3rd-century Roman amphitheatre that once held 35,000 spectators, and a UNESCO site. It's better preserved than the Colosseum in Rome in my opinion. You can still climb the stairs and explore the underground tunnels. It…
Medina of Sousse
UNESCO-listed old town with lively streets and markets. Stopped for sweet mint tea with pine nuts at a 160-year-old family-run café, and loved a Tunisian chapati filled with tuna, cheese and egg. I met lots of locals…
Colombia
Croatia
Buffet Škola
Tiny old-town sandwich spot famous for sandwiches on homemade bread, plus local liqueurs. A tremendous sandwich. Perfect for a quick, cheap lunch before walking the city walls.
Czechia
Germany
Mexico
Montenegro
Kotor Old Town
Walled medieval town on the Bay of Kotor, with buildings 700–800 years old. Look out for the old black poplar planted in 1667 after an earthquake, which locals love. Took a boat tour around the bay with a swim stop. An…
Norway
Romania
Sweden
Zamenhof
Great vibrant spot in the Friday or Saturday evening. Range of food options and bars for drinks. Definitely a good spot to head to with friends.
Turkey
MADO Sultanahmet
Recommended to Will (Random Traveling Black Guy) by locals as a breakfast spot near Sultanahmet tram stop. He had kahvaltı, the traditional Turkish breakfast spread of eggs, cheese, olives, veg and bread, with a fresh…