Kampot Night Market — Local services in Kampot

Kampot Night Market is a bit underwhelming if you’re expecting a vibrant tourist-focused night market. Despite its name, it mostly caters to locals and is heavily centered around clothing shops. You’ll find rows of stalls selling everyday clothes, but there’s little variety beyond that. Food stalls are surprisingly scarce, which can be disappointing if you’re looking to enjoy local street food or a casual evening meal.

Prices for clothes are generally low, but bargaining is highly recommended, as vendors often start with higher prices for tourists. If you’re not interested in shopping for clothing, there’s not much else to see or do here. The market lacks the lively atmosphere that other Southeast Asian night markets are known for.

For a more enjoyable night out in Kampot, consider exploring the areas around the Durian Roundabout. The surrounding streets have more energy, a better mix of shops and restaurants, and a more welcoming vibe for visitors. Overall, the Kampot Night Market might be worth a quick stroll, but it’s not a must-see. You’re better off spending your evening where the real action is — around the roundabout or by...

A typical street market with vendors selling the same stuff. If you've been to other night markets in Thailand or Vietnam, Kampot night market is pale in comparison because Kampot is a small laid-back town and the vendors will definitely not going to hassle you to buy cheap clothes. The shops probably catered more to the locals than the tourists. It'll take less than 30 minutes to observe everything (that's how small it is). Food wise, there's only a few stalls. You might find more street food vendors around the outside of the Durian...

Small night market in Kampot that is primarily focused on clothing. All sorts of off brands with everything you might need but not necessarily want. There’s no pressure from the shop owners which is unusual having checked out some of the night markets recently in Vietnam where you are pretty aggressively hassled to buy when just trying to move through the aisles. There are some food vendors and a handful of carnival rides for young kids and that’s about it. It’s worth checking out, if anything, to compare it to night...