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Phnom Penh guesthouse and hotel reviews
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Near the River guesthouses and hotels
Staying on the banks of the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh is highly recommended if it's within your budget. Although generally more expensive than elsewhere in the city, it is a particularly pleasant, albeit touristy, area to stay. Late afternoon strolling along the promenade or relaxing in one of the many bars of cafes -- or on your hotel or guesthouse veranda -- is a great way to finish off the day.
Midrange
US$35 to 75
Boddhi Tree Aram - Expensive but a worthwhile splurge
70 St 244 Phnom Penh
Tel: (011) 854 430;
Set in the heart of Phnom Penh's colonial district and within a short walk of both the Royal Palace and the riverfront, Boddhi Tree Aram is easily the most charming of the three Boddhi Tree ... Boddhi Tree Aram complete profile
Toprange
US$75 to 150
Amanjaya Hotel - Flashest digs on the river strip
1 Street 154, Sisowath Quay
Tel: (023) 214 747; Fax: (053) 219 545
Certainly the flashest digs on Sisowath Quay, the Amanjaya Hotel is primarily aimed at the NGO and business traveller market, and offers a superior standard of rooms with outstanding river views. The ... Amanjaya Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Bright Lotus 1 Guest House - Great choice, very good value
#22 Street 178
Tel: (023) 990 446; Fax: (023) 676 682
The Bright Lotus Guesthouse is in a fabulous location, just across from the National Museum and behind the FCC on the riverfront. It has spotless rooms with air-con, TV, private bathrooms with hot ... Bright Lotus 1 Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Okay Guest House - Value for your Money
#5 Street 258, Phnom Penh
Tel: (012) 300 804;
Located just west of the Cambodiana Hotel, a short moto ride from the river, the Okay Guest House is one of the only guesthouses in Phnom Penh to undersell itself. The rooms are large and spotless, ... Okay Guest House complete profile
Midrange
US$35 to 75
Red Hibiscus Hotel and Restaurant - A lot to offer the mid-to-luxury-range traveller
227 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 990 691; Fax: (023) 220 529
A Travelfish reader directed us to this new entry in the crowded riverside hotel marketplace (see, folks, we really do use your feedback). It aims to be a boutique hotel for well-heeled travellers, ... Red Hibiscus Hotel and Restaurant complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Angkorchey Guesthouse - Big rooms, good location
30Eo Street 108 (just off Sisowath Quay), Phnom Penh
Tel: (016) 646 434;
This mid-sized Chinese hotel has huge but slightly shabby air-con and fan rooms just off Sisowath Quay. The rooms are reasonably clean, the bathrooms are okay, and with the location so close to the ... Angkorchey Guesthouse complete profile
Toprange
US$75 to 150
Bougainvillier Hotel - A pretty good riverside option
277G Sisowath Quay
Tel: (023) 220 528; Fax: (023) 220 529
Decorated in an almost Shanghai Tang style, the Bougainvillier may be loved by some but others find it cheesy. The standards all have city views, which translates into peering over the tin roof of ... Bougainvillier Hotel complete profile
Toprange
US$75 to 150
Himawari Hotel Apartments - Smart apartment style rooms
313 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 214 555; Fax: (023) 217 111
The Himawari Hotel (previously Mi Casa) has very smart wooden-floored, apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes, walk-in wardrobes and plush bathrooms. The riverview rooms are excellent but most of ... Himawari Hotel Apartments complete profile
Midrange
US$35 to 75
Hope & Anchor - Spacious and comfortable rooms
213 Sisowath Quay
Tel: (023) 991 190;
The Hope & Anchor (previously known as Mikey's) is toward the northern end of Sisowath Quay, atop the same-named popular bar and restaurant. Rooms are clean and well maintained, though the riverview ... Hope & Anchor complete profile
Luxury
Over US$150
Hotel Cambodiana - Ugly building, great river views
313 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 218 189; Fax: (023) 426 392
The Cambodiana has to be one of the ugliest hotel buildings in Phnom Penh yet remains popular, no doubt due to its prime riverside setting. The riverside rooms have outstanding views over the Tonle ... Hotel Cambodiana complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Riverside Hotel - River view at a good price
Corner of Sisowath Quay and Street 94, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 723 318; Fax: (023) 723 428
The Riverside Hotel, on the northern end of Sisowath east of Wat Phnom, is a fine option if you want a quiet, peaceful view of the river rather than being in the middle of the action. Rooms are ... Riverside Hotel complete profile
Toprange
US$75 to 150
Sunway Hotel - Popular business traveller pit-stop
#1 Street 92, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 430 333; Fax: (023) 430 339
Across the road from the massive new US Embassy, the Sunway is primarily a business traveller's hotel, with comfortable and functional deluxe rooms. While the hotel doesn't have a pool (apparently ... Sunway Hotel complete profile
Midrange
US$35 to 75
The Pavilion - Beautiful rooms and pool
227 Street 19, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 222 280;
The Pavilion, housed in a colonial residence walking distance from both Sihanouk Boulevard and the Grand Palace will appeal to anyone looking to stay in a charming monument to Cambodia's colonial ... The Pavilion complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
California 2 Guesthouse - Good location, excellent info
317 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 982 182;
This very well-located guesthouse has a range of rooms, though watch your head as you climb the stairs. The place feels a little pokey but you could do far worse and this is a popular option with ... California 2 Guesthouse complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Cozyna Hotel - Pretty dreary
1A Sisowath Quay
Tel: (023) 222 366;
Wedged between the Amanjaya and the Bougainvillier, the Cozyna has functional rooms with some fine river views. Given rates are considerably lower than Cozyna's neighbours, you could do far worse ... Cozyna Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Dara Reang Sey Hotel - Minimalist rooms for minimal cost
#45E Street 118, corner of Street 13, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 428 181; Fax: (023) 427 469
This hotel and restaurant expanded in February 2006 to include newly renovated rooms in a building across the street. All rooms have hot water bathrooms and Dara Reang Sey is just two blocks from the ... Dara Reang Sey Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Indochine 2 Hotel - A good mid-range choice
28-30 Street 130, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 211 525; Fax: (023) 211 787
Located just off the river on Street 130, this spotless hotel is a great choice, offering big, air-con rooms with private bathroom. It's a bit of a tour-group haven though, so it can sometimes be ... Indochine 2 Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Lyon D'Or - Good rooms, indifferent staff
#12, Street 110, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 217 710;
Located just around the corner off Sisowath Quay on Street 110, this mid-sized hotel has good and very clean rooms, all with private bathroom, cable TV and air-con. The most expensive are the only ... Lyon D'Or complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
The River-Star Hotel - Good river view without spending top dollar
185 Sisowath Quay - corner of Street 118, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 990 501-3; Fax: (023) 990 502
The River-Star has a mix of larger rooms with beautiful views of the river and smaller rooms with no windows. Their promotional brochure brags that even the bathrooms have river views but don't let ... The River-Star Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Angkor International Hotel - Run down hotel near the river
#38-50 Street 148, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 217 609; Fax: (023) 217 505
The Angkor used to be a rundown old dump and that's still half true. When the new wing is full they still book people into rooms in the old one, which is a musty, cruddy mess with the same price tag. ... Angkor International Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Indochine Hotel - Massive triple rooms
251 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 427 292; Fax: (023) 427 292
Next door to the Sunshine Hotel, the Chinese-style Indochine is very clean and well-kept, but rather featureless. Some of the rooms are huge -- the triple on the ground floor is massive. Indochine ... Indochine Hotel complete profile
Midrange
US$35 to 75
Renakse Hotel - Phnom Penh's Faulty Towers
40 Sothearos Blvd, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 215 701; Fax: (023) 722 457
The Renakse Hotel sits opposite the Royal Palace and from the street looks like a very promising option. We've been watching as this place has been ever so slowly renovated over the past five years. ... Renakse Hotel complete profile
Midrange
US$35 to 75
Star-Royal Hotel - Run of the mill hotel with a view
383 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 219 436; Fax: (023) 218 476
Clean and modern with updated carpet and tiling throughout, the Star Royal has just one quirk: the hallways run the perimeter of what would have made a lovely courtyard were it not for the fact that ... Star-Royal Hotel complete profile
Boengkak Lake guesthouses and hotels
This is the backpacker' quarter of Phnom Penh -- easily the cheapest part of town, but really not the best. The lake is totally toxic -- it doesn't matter how many beers you've drank or how many spliffs you've smoked (a major pastime here) nothing will protect you from the water -- though that doesn't stop people from fishing in it. Opinions are pretty mixed on this area. There's certainly nothing particularly Cambodian about it, but people keep coming here for the cheap rooms and the relaxed, laid back scene. We have to admit a Sunday afternoon spent on Cafe Freedom's veranda is a very nice way to waste half a day, but there are better areas in town to stay.
Backpacker
Under US$10
Cafe Freedom and Lodge - Best on the lake
15 Street 93, Phnom Penh
Tel: (012) 651 750;
No-frills Cafe Freedom and Lodge is easily the best budget option in the area. It has well-sized wooden rooms with private bathroom and fan. They have seven of these rooms, so making a reservation is ... Cafe Freedom and Lodge complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Grand View Guest House - Good comfortable spot
4Eo Street 93, Phnom Penh
Tel: (012) 666 547;
This large, multi-storey place isn't right on the lake, but some of the rooms do have views over it. The rooms are clean and well looked after, though they're only mid-sized. The roof-top restaurant ... Grand View Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Number 9 Sister Guesthouse - Top spot
8A Street 93, Phnom Penh
Tel: (012) 424 240;
Number 9 Sister Guesthouse is an attractive wooden setup with a spacious balcony area overlooking the lake. The guesthouse is loaded up with plants, including lots of orchids -- it's a very pretty ... Number 9 Sister Guesthouse complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Simon's Chi Cafe and Guesthouse 2 - Large rooms
10 Street 93, Phnom Penh
Tel: (012) 608 892;
This converted residence features large, spotless, air-con rooms -- a stark contrast to the long line of grungy fan-room joints on either side. The staff are friendly enough, though the Cafe ... Simon's Chi Cafe and Guesthouse 2 complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
#10 Lakeside Guest House - Very popular and laid back
#10 Street 93, Phnom Penh
Tel: (012) 725 032;
This large guesthouse has loads of rooms -- all with paper-thin walls, but at least the staff are friendly. It's under new ownership as of 2006, and the new guy, Phanna, speaks excellent English and ... #10 Lakeside Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Malis Guest House & Restaurant - Sets itself apart
19 Street 93, Phnom Penh
Tel: (011) 555 381;
The Malis sets itself apart from the score of other lakeside places by not being on the lake. This will be a major downside for some, but Malis also attracts a more low-key crowd, has clean rooms at ... Malis Guest House & Restaurant complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
#9 Guest House - Overflow only
9 Street 93
Located next-door to Lake Side Guest House, this equally large place has equally cheap and equally grotty rooms -- it isn't quite as popular as Lakeside and deals with its ... #9 Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Sunrise Bar and Guesthouse - Come to drink not sleep
Street 93
Tel: (092) 523 215;
This isolated spot is better for a drink than a bed, as they have a great veranda overlooking the lake and watching the great sunsets, but the rooms in the wooden building are very basic. That aside, ... Sunrise Bar and Guesthouse complete profile
Away from the river guesthouses and hotels
Stretching from Phsar Thmei in the north to the Russian Market (Phsar Tuol Tom Poung) in the south, this area basically covers everything that isn't by the lake or on the river. A few gems are scattered across this area, which is popular with those who want to throw themselves headlong into the real Phnom Penh.
Luxury
Over US$150
Raffles Hotel Le Royal - Oustanding
92 Rukhak Vithei,off Monivong Boulevard, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 981 888; Fax: (023) 981 168
The most romantic and atmospheric hotel in Phnom Penh, Raffles Hotel Le Royal dates back to 1929 and following a major renovation in 1997, the hotel retains an old-world colonial charm. The hotel's ... Raffles Hotel Le Royal complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
The Boddhi Tree - Lovely garden setting
50 Street 113
Tel: (011) 854 430;
Opposite Tuol Sleng Museum, this excellent garden cafe and guesthouse has spotless, well-sized rooms with great bathrooms and a pleasant ambience. The attached cafe is also excellent. Located ... The Boddhi Tree complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Golden Gate Hotel - Smart deluxe rooms -- tour group favourite
9CD St 278
Tel: (023) 721 161; Fax: (023) 721 161
The Golden Gate Hotel has two properties facing each other across Street 278. The building on the northern side has deluxe rooms and a handful of standards, while the building on the southern side ... Golden Gate Hotel complete profile
Toprange
US$75 to 150
Juliana Hotel - Luxury hidden in the heart of Phnom Penh
#16 Street 152, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 880 530-1; Fax: (023) 880 530
Hidden north of Olympic Stadium, the Juliana is an oasis among tin-roofed shanties and roadside moto repair shops. The place was trashed during the 2003 anti-Thai riots but is now well back on track. ... Juliana Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Kambuja Inn - An excellent family option
8-10 Street 174, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 223 377; Fax: (023) 213 134
Tucked away on a sleepy road just off Norodom Blvd, the Kambuja Inn has a bunch of very well-sized, reasonably priced rooms, many with two large double beds, making this a good option for those ... Kambuja Inn complete profile
Toprange
US$75 to 150
Phnom Penh Hotel - Luxurious Spot
#53 Monivong. Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 991 868; Fax: (023) 991 818
Do yourself a favour and don't look at Raffles before you see the Phnom Penh. This picturesque hotel, located on north Monivong near Wat Phnom, is a top choice -- if your budget can afford it. Rooms, ... Phnom Penh Hotel complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Sunday Guesthouse and Restaurant - Economical option near Olympic Stadium
#97 Street 141, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 211 623;
Located on a dirt road behind Olympic Stadium, this friendly place has a beautiful patio on the third floor. Rooms are homely but clean with hot water bathrooms and a small TV in each. The staff are ... Sunday Guesthouse and Restaurant complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
The Boddhi Tree--Del Gusto - Be charmed
43 Street 95, Phnom Penh
Tel: (012) 565 509;
This charming, tucked away guesthouse set in a lovely 1930's villa has just six rooms and a small restaurant with friendly staff serving up salads, tapas and a rare Phnom Penh find -- poached eggs in ... The Boddhi Tree--Del Gusto complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Top Banana Guesthouse - Popular backpacker haven
Corner St 51 & St 278, Phnom Penh
Tel: (012) 885 572;
Top Banana Guesthouse is situated on the top floor of a three-storey building on the corner of Pasteur (Street 51) and Street 278. With a shaded and breezy, hammock-strewn rooftop terrace, this is a ... Top Banana Guesthouse complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Flamingos Hotel - Standard rooms a good value
#30 Street 172, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 221 640; Fax: (023) 986 373
This well-equipped hotel is a popular spot with tourists, and it's one of the best mid-range hotels in town. The interior is absolutely gorgeous, all done up in teakwood, laterite stone, and ... Flamingos Hotel complete profile
Midrange
US$35 to 75
Goldiana Hotel - NGO favourite
10-12 St 282, Phnom Penh
Tel: (053) 219 558; Fax: (053) 219 558
The long-running Goldiana is a favourite among the NGO crowd and rather oddly was very popular with westerners adopting Khmer children (until the ban of adoptions came through). It's a typical ... Goldiana Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Manor House - Phnom Penh's gay and straight-friendly guesthouse
21 Street 262, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 992 566;
Set on the stubby Street 262, a block behind the Mobitel Office on Sihanouk Blvd, Australian/Khmer-run Manor House has a bunch of clean, well-kitted out rooms in a handy, central location. The rooms ... Manor House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Narin 2 Guesthouse - Popular with groups and families
20 Street 111, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 986 131;
The Narin 2 is right next door to the Seng Sokhom, but there are some real contrasts -- it's a well-worn part of a group tour operation, so a hideaway it is not. Still, like its neighbour, the rooms ... Narin 2 Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Narin Guest House - Long-running, popular and friendly
#50 Street 125, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 991 955;
Narin is not very well located unless you plan on spending much of your time hanging around Phsar Orasay or Teukei bar, but it's still very popular with backpackers -- probably because its rooms are ... Narin Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Seng Sokhom Guest House - A great little hideaway
22E1 Street 111, Phnom Penh
Tel: (012) 898 726;
This is a very down-to-earth place in an out-of-the way location -- probably the most Cambodian guest house we've seen that, at the same time, wouldn't be too dodgy for foreigners. In fact it's just ... Seng Sokhom Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
TAT Guest House - Slightly better than Narin's nextdoor
52E1 Street 125, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 986 620;
Next door to Narin Guesthouse and offering identical prices, TAT has slightly better rooms and a common area on the third storey. You feel more like you're living in someone's house here than at ... TAT Guest House complete profile
Midrange
US$35 to 75
The Billabong Hotel - Great pool
5 Street 158, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 223 703; Fax: (023) 223 703
The best thing about the Billabong Hotel is the pool and if you stay here, expect to spend the middle of most days floating around. All rooms here are very clean and well looked after, but the rates ... The Billabong Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
World Star Hotel - Don't let the appearance dissuade you
56 Monivong, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 427 220; Fax: (023) 427 551
Don't let the filthy hallways or the No Drugs, No Drugs sign on the wall deter you -- this hotel is fairly priced and the rooms are clean. The World Star, catering to a middle class Khmer crowd, ... World Star Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
Angkor Bright Guest House - Great location, adequate rooms
Corner of Street 154 and Street 63, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 211 162;
Angkor Bright, just a couple of streets south of Central Market, offers rooms with air-con, cable TV and hot water bathrooms. This is quite a popular spot despite the rooms being rather unremarkable. ... Angkor Bright Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Capitol Guest House - Popular - don't know why
14AEo Street 182, Phnom Penh
Tel: (023) 217 627; Fax: (023) 214 104
The staff here are invariably rude and though the rooms are adequate plenty of other places have far better staff. This aside, the air-con rooms are quite large, though the fan ones have super soft ... Capitol Guest House complete profile
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