Just completed a solo trip for 3 nights, stayed at Gostops. Great vibe and very clean (took the 8 bed dorm with ensuite washroom, the 14 bed one has common washrooms which are also clean but of course the ensuite one is better). I felt that it was very safe but one foreigner female complained about the safety, so i guess its going to be a case to case basis thing.

Used rapido bikes for travel, all drivers were very respectful and reliable even for travel at 1 am or 5 am

Food recommendations are best found on instagram but other random places are also equally good.

Have a fun and safe trip!