Best Places for Solo Travellers in 2026: From Poland's Bieszczady Mountains to Bali

In 2026, travelling solo is no longer just an option for people with no one to go with – it's a conscious choice, a lifestyle and a global trend that is reshaping the travel industry. Solo travellers today look for places that strike the perfect balance between a safe space to recharge, authentic local culture, lively nightlife and an easy way to meet people.

Whether you fancy a complete digital detox in the Polish mountains or the exotic adventure of a lifetime, here's our personal pick of the places where solo travellers are having the best time this year.

1. Bali, Indonesia (Canggu and Ubud) – a mecca for solo travellers

Bali has been at the top of the list for years, and in 2026 the island has invested even more in facilities for people travelling on their own.

• Why go: Places such as Canggu are a paradise for solo travellers looking to balance remote work (co-working spaces overlooking rice paddies), surfing and sunset beach parties.
• The vibe: It's incredibly easy to meet people from all over the world here. Cafés are designed around shared tables, and the local premium hostels feel more like boutique hotels with a packed social programme. If you're after peace and quiet, spiritual Ubud offers yoga and meditation workshops where you'll meet like-minded people.

2. Bieszczady, Poland – a reset and ‘base camp magic’

For those who prefer rolling mountain meadows and a crackling campfire to the ocean, the Bieszczady Mountains in south-east Poland remain the undisputed number one in the country.

• Why go: In the Bieszczady mountain huts and legendary tent bases (such as Rabe or Łopienka), a lone hiker is never alone. There's an unwritten rule that anyone can join the campfire.
• The vibe: Singing together with a guitar in the evening and talking about life with people who, like you, have escaped the corporate bustle of the city for a while creates a unique bond. For a solo traveller, Bieszczady is a safe haven where having no phone signal becomes the perfect excuse for a real, analogue conversation.

3. Lisbon, Portugal – Europe's nightlife capital

If you prefer city buzz to nature, Lisbon in 2026 proves once again that it's the most solo-friendly city in Europe.

• Why go: The Bairro Alto district turns into one big open-air party after dark. People don't shut themselves away in clubs – bar life spills out onto the narrow cobbled streets.
• The vibe: The Portuguese are incredibly welcoming, and the huge community of expats and digital nomads means one afternoon in a café over a pastel de natais all it takes to find a crew for a night out. Another bonus: free walking tours and pub crawls run by almost every hostel in town.

4. Vietnam (the Ha Giang Loop) – for adventure seekers

For solo travellers looking for adrenaline and strong group bonds, northern Vietnam has become a massive hit.

• Why go: The famous Ha Giang Loop motorbike route draws thousands of solo travellers. Most of them choose organised small group trips (often with local drivers known as Easy Riders).
• The vibe: A few days on a motorbike, past monumental green canyons, with nights spent together in traditional stilt-house homestays alongside local ethnic minorities, turn strangers into close friends in no time. Evening toasts with the local rice wine guarantee a great time.

Summing up: where do you belong? The right destination depends on how you define a ‘good time’. 2026 shows that solo travellers are no longer after classic resorts and holidays designed for couples. What matters is experience, authenticity and flexibility. Pack your bag – whether you choose Cisna in the Bieszczady or the beaches of Bali, the best adventure is the one you write yourself!

No one to go on holiday with? See how our solo group holidays work, or check out our next departure: Lloret de Mar, 28 May – 3 June 2027.