r/solotravel is a subreddit with 4.6M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, solo travel, travelling, looking for a, and travel, and they frequently recommend/review hostel recommendations, travel apps, and surf camp.
A place for all of those interested in solo travel to share their experiences and stories!
Popular Themes in r/solotravel
#1
Advice Requests
: "Solo Trip to Thailand over New Year (27th Dec - 5 Jan). Any suggestions or recommendations?"
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/solotravel
#1
Struggling
30 posts
#2
Solo Travel
22 posts
#3
Travelling
20 posts
#4
Looking For A
16 posts
#5
Travel
: "I'm in Japan on a working holiday, but I spend most of my time inside. How do I change this?"
15 posts
#6
Destination
: "36/F - Trying to decide on a solo Destination in Mexico to reset/recharge!"
12 posts
#7
Solo
: "36/F - Trying to decide on a Solo destination in Mexico to reset/recharge!"
12 posts
#8
Traveling
10 posts
#9
Trip
: "Solo Trip into Copenhagen, leaving from Prague, help me decide how many days and add Krakow?"
9 posts
#10
Tired
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/solotravel
Hostel Recommendations
127 reviews
#1
Wombats
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Flying Pig
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Plus
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Travel Apps
68 reviews
#1
Google Maps
4.3★ from 6 reviews
#2
maps.me
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Booking.com
4.0★ from 4 reviews
Surf Camp
35 reviews
#1
Surf Camp
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Rapture
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
San Juan del Sur
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/solotravel
#1
Asia
: "I'm in Japan on a working holiday, but I spend most of my time inside. How do I change this?"
3 posts
#2
Question
: "do you go to fancy bars and restaurants alone?"
2 posts
#3
Central America
: "36/F - Trying to decide on a solo destination in Mexico to reset/recharge!"
2 posts
#4
Oceania
: "Arriving in Australia"
1 post
Member Growth in r/solotravel
Yearly
+139k members(3.1%)
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Last updated: October 25, 2026