Battambang Street Art Quarter
Cambodia's Best Street Art, in the Alleys Around Psar Nat
Battambang Street Art Quarter — Quick Facts
- What is it?
- other — Cambodia's Best Street Art, in the Alleys Around Psar Nat
- Where?
- Battambang , Cambodia
- Entry Fee
- Free — a self-guided walk through public streets
- Opening Hours
- Best viewed in daylight; many murals are lit at night but colours read better by day
- Time Needed
- 1–2 hours
- Best Time
- Late afternoon, for soft light and cooler walking temperatures
- Don't Miss
- The "Hello Battambang" mural and the Khmer–Japanese "Cultural Transection" piece on Pub Street, both from the S'Art Urban Art Festival
What to See in the Street Art Quarter
The Murals
Local and international artists have covered colonial-era facades around Psar Nat with everything from bold social commentary to tributes to Cambodian folklore — no two blocks look the same, and new work appears between festival editions.
S’Art Urban Art Festival
A biennial, community-driven event (S’art means “beautiful” in Khmer) that has brought international street artists to Battambang since its first edition, leaving behind a growing permanent collection across the town’s backstreets. Recent standout works include the “Hello Battambang” mural and a Khmer–Japanese “Cultural Transection” piece on Pub Street.
Psar Nat and the Surrounding Grid
The murals radiate out from Psar Nat (Battambang’s 1936 Art Deco central market), so a walk through the art quarter pairs naturally with browsing the market itself.
How to Get to the Street Art Quarter
The murals are concentrated in the streets immediately around Psar Nat, in central Battambang.
- On foot: The best way to see it — entirely walkable, and most interesting at a slow pace
- Bicycle: Also a good option for covering more ground
Practical Tips
- Go on foot rather than by tuk-tuk — the appeal is in the side streets and alleys, not the main roads
- Combine with a visit to Psar Nat for market food and people-watching
- New murals appear after each S’Art festival edition, so even repeat visitors find something new
Nearby Attractions
- Psar Nat (Central Market) — at the heart of the quarter
- Phare Ponleu Selpak — the free arts school behind much of Battambang’s creative scene, a short ride from town
Nearby Attractions in Battambang
temple Phnom Sampeau
A Hilltop Temple, Killing Caves, and a Sunset Bat Exodus
temple Wat Banan
A Quiet, Climbable "Mini Angkor Wat"
market Psar Nat (Central Market)
Battambang's 1936 Art Deco Market
village Daun Teav Rice Paper Village
Hand-Made Rice Paper on the Banks of the Sangkae
Practical Info
- Entry Fee
- Free — a self-guided walk through public streets
- Opening Hours
- Best viewed in daylight; many murals are lit at night but colours read better by day
- Time Needed
- 1–2 hours
- Best Time
- Late afternoon, for soft light and cooler walking temperatures