Siem Reap

The Airport road

Convenient to the airport -- that is about it. Lined with dozens of mostly characterless faux-four star hotels and a slew of Korean restaurants, the Airport Road has slim pickings when it comes to lodging with character or charm, though there are a few about. Most everything will be a motorbike or tuk tuk ride away, so you won't really save money by staying out here.

Backpacker
Under US$10
73%
3 votes
 

The Prince Mekong Villa - Decent backpacker hangout
House 415, Taphul, Siem Reap
T: (012) 437 972; F: (063) 964 037
You know when the smiling manager pulls himself out of a hammock and greets you with an immediate handshake that you're onto a good thing. This was a surprising find -- it looks like a typical Khmer ... The Prince Mekong Villa complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
70%
1 vote
 

Secrets of Elephants Guesthouse - Best on the airport road - funky
Airport Road, Siem Reap
T: (063) 964 328;
This funky, Western-run place feels like a Franco-Asian boutique, with eight imaginatively decorated, stylish rooms. It also has extremely friendly management and staff. Each room is a little ... Secrets of Elephants Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
65%
5 votes
 

Smiley's Guesthouse - Popular with backpackers
West of Sivatha Rd, Siem Reap
T: (012) 852 955;
One of Siem Reap's biggest backpacker dens, Smiley's is a fine, pragmatic choice. The large building lacks charm, but it's clean and very close to the centre of town while still being relatively ... Smiley's Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
61%
7 votes
 

Jasmine Lodge - Great atmosphere
307 Road 6, Siem Reap
T: (012) 784 980;
Jasmine continues to grow and thrive under the apt leadership of Mr Kunn, who's Boss according to his card. Unfortunately, with the growth has come a jump in prices, and the conversion of $2 rooms ... Jasmine Lodge complete profile

Wat Bo

The backpacker's heartland -- loads of good budget guesthouses along with some exceptional mid-range resorts. While the old market area is a ten to 15 minute walk away, it is a pleasant riverside stroll.

Luxury
Over US$150
90%
1 vote
 

La Residence d'Angkor - A fabulous spot -- huge baths
River Rd, Siem Reap
T: (063) 963 390; F: (063) 963 391
Acquired by Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises back in 2006, the former Pansea is now La Residence d'Angkor. The breathtakingly high standards remain the same and a few new things have been ... La Residence d'Angkor complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75
90%
1 vote
 

Golden Banana Boutique Resort - Stylish, green oasis
Phum Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
T: (012) 654 638;
Golden Banana Boutique Resort, next door to the B&B, opened in January 2009. Its rooms, like the hotel of the same name, are also situated around a big swimming pool, which is made of slate. ... Golden Banana Boutique Resort complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75
89%
1 vote
 

Viroth's Hotel - Fabulous!
0658 Wat Bo, Siem Reap
T: (012) 778 096; F: (063) 761 720
Set a short walk from the Siem Reap River in Wat Bo, compact Viroth's is truly a boutique hotel -- one that has earned the moniker rather than shamelessly appropriated it. Viroth's has but a handful ... Viroth's Hotel complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
87%
2 votes
 

Babel Guesthouse - Popular backpacker joint
Wat Bo, Siem Reap
T: (063) 965 474;
Babel opened in 2008 and is already developing a good reputation. Set at the end of a quiet dirt road in the Wat Bo area near several other budget to mid-range guesthouses, its rooms are spotless and ... Babel Guesthouse complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75
85%
1 vote
 

Mysteres d'Angkor - A garden hideaway with pool
235 Phum Slorkram, Siem Reap
T: (063) 963 639;
This French-run boutique hotel is a good out-of-the-centre of Siem Reap choice. There's a refreshing swimming pool that's larger than those at most other boutique hotels, surrounded by a wooden patio ... Mysteres d'Angkor complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75
83%
8 votes
 

Golden Banana Boutique Hotel - Thumbs up!
Phum Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
T: (063) 761 259;
Golden Banana is actually three adjacent hotels, all with their own prices and pros and cons. The hotel is the second-newest of the three, and a fine choice. Rooms are across two floors -- the one we ... Golden Banana Boutique Hotel complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
80%
43 votes
 

Two Dragons Guesthouse - Spotless and a great source of info
Wat Bo, Siem Reap
T: (063) 965 107;
The American/Thai owners of Two Dragons are also the minds behind the Tales of Asia website -- one of the best Cambodia-focused websites online. This makes Two Dragons not only a good place to stay, ... Two Dragons Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
78%
13 votes
 

European Guesthouse - Clean with good facilities
566 Wat Bo, Siem Reap
T: (092) 508 408;
Set on a back road in Wat Bo, backpacker-orientated European Guesthouse has quite smart, clean rooms in a two-storey house. It's gone through several owners in the past few years, but as of mid 2009, ... European Guesthouse complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
77%
4 votes
 

Borann - Pool is a big plus
Behind La Noria, just off Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
T: (063) 964 740;
The 20-room Borann is a lushly quiet world away from the hustle and bustle of dusty downtown Siem Reap, a 15-minute walk away. Set in five two-storey bungalows, the spacious shuttered rooms are ... Borann complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
70%
2 votes
 

Sydney Angkor Hotel - Good value
East side of the river, Wat Bo, Siem Reap
T: (063) 965 064;
The Sydney Angkor Hotel is on the east side of Siem Reap and represents good value if you want to stay in a hotel rather than a guesthouse. The rooms are clean, well sized and come with a full ... Sydney Angkor Hotel complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
68%
16 votes
 

Rosy Guest House - A good riverside flashpacker option
Achasvar Rd, Siem Reap
T: (063) 965 059;
English-managed Rosy Guesthouse, run by helpful Rachel and Simon, has a bunch of spic and span single, double and triple/family rooms in a Khmer-style villa overlooking the Siem Reap river. ... Rosy Guest House complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
62%
12 votes
 

Golden Banana Bed and Breakfast - A bit tired, rooms variable
Phum Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
T: (012) 885 366;
The property sandwiched between the newer GBs is the oldest Golden Banana, the B&B, and it shows. It's the cheapest option of the three, and though the individual bungalows are charming, they're ... Golden Banana Bed and Breakfast complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
60%
1 vote
 

Big Lyna Villa - Homey feel
659 Wat Bo Village
T: (063) 964 807; F: (063) 963 045
With just 11 rooms, the oddly named Big Lyna Villa is a good deal for flashpackers looking for a homey atmosphere in the Wat Bo area. Rooms are in an old Khmer-style house, with second-floor ones ... Big Lyna Villa complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
58%
6 votes
 

Home Sweet Home Guesthouse - A typical budget guesthouse
111 Wat Bo, Siem Reap
T: (063) 760 279;
With 60-odd rooms, Home Sweet Home does a big turnover of budget travellers. It's a plain, new Khmer-style building with cement walls and bathroom tile floors, but the hallways are wide and the rooms ... Home Sweet Home Guesthouse complete profile

The French quarter

Between Sivatha Rd and the Siem Reap River lie some excellent mid- to upper-range options to choose from, including some of Siem Reap's most fabulous hotels. On the western side of Sivatha Rd though you're back to backpacker and flashpacker lodgings -- none of which are the pick of the bunch in town.

Toprange
US$75 to 150
90%
1 vote
 

Victoria Angkor Hotel - Luxury hotel for half the price
Central Park, Siem Reap
T: (063) 760 428; F: (063) 760 350
The Victoria Angkor remains one of the most impressive large properties in Siem Reap. Despite its gorgeous layout and opulent decor, it's priced the same as hotels a star or two lower, and have even ... Victoria Angkor Hotel complete profile

Toprange
US$75 to 150
89%
1 vote
 

Shinta Mani Hotel - Very slick and stylish
Om Khun and 14th St, Siem Reap
T: (063) 761 998; F: (063) 761 999
The name Shinta Mani is apparently derived from Sanskrit meaning the gem that provides everything one desires, and for once the PR of a Siem Reap hotel isn't far off the mark. This small hotel and ... Shinta Mani Hotel complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
84%
6 votes
 

Auberge Mont-Royal d'Angkor - Affordable creature comforts
497 Taphul, Siem Reap
T: (012) 630 131; F: (063) 964 528
The Auberge Mont-Royal sits away from the busier parts of Siem Reap and is a reasonable option for those looking for creature comforts without paying the earth. The hotel had bungalow suites added in ... Auberge Mont-Royal d'Angkor complete profile

Luxury
Over US$150
80%
1 vote
 

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor - Classic colonial hotel
1 Vithea Charles de Gaulle, Siem Reap
T: (063) 963 888; F: (063) 963 168
Winner of numerous awards, the splendid Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor is a spectacular example of classic colonial architecture, right down to the minuscule vintage elevator. A frangipani-tree-lined ... Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor complete profile

Toprange
US$75 to 150
80%
2 votes
 

FCC Angkor - Stunning but overpriced
Pokambor Rd, Siem Reap
T: (063) 760 280; F: (063) 760 281
The Angkor branch of the FCC Phnom Penh has 29 terrific rooms and two suites, fitted out with all the mod cons. With their bright, glass fronted designs, specify you'd like an upstairs room if you ... FCC Angkor complete profile

Toprange
US$75 to 150
80%
1 vote
 

Day Inn - Great location, awesome pool
1 Oum Khun Street, Siem Reap
T: (063) 760 500; F: (063) 760 503
Across from Shinta Mani, this 64-room hotel was teeming with guests when we visited -- mostly retirees dining on the French cuisine in one of the two restaurants, or swimming laps in the large pool, ... Day Inn complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75
60%
1 vote
 

Casa Angkor Hotel - Very pleasant, good pool
Oum Khun Rd, Siem Reap
T: (063) 963 658-9; F: (063) 963 657
Casa Angkor's 95 rooms are spread across a couple of faux-colonial buildings in the heart of Siem Reap's French Quarter. The hotel feels a bit like a cheap Raffles knock-off but could also be seen as ... Casa Angkor Hotel complete profile

Luxury
Over US$150
50%
1 vote
 

Hotel de la Paix - Haute quality, staff with an attitude
Sivatha Rd, Siem Reap
T: (063) 966 000; F: (063) 966 001
Hotel de la Paix continues to maintain its snobbery. When we visited in 2009, the desk clerk grudgingly showed us around, although we met a kind and friendly waitress who discussed with us the ... Hotel de la Paix complete profile

Old market

While a handful of budget lodgings are around here -- some of which are very good -- the Old Market area is more of a shopping, feasting and drinking zone than anything else. You can choose to stay in the heart of the area around the market, or across Sivatha Road there's a bunch of budget guesthouses.

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
83%
3 votes
 

The Red Piano - Great family option
50m Northwest of old market, Siem Reap
T: (063) 963 240;
Particularly obliging staff were on duty at Red Piano when we called in during low season, when the lobby area and front porch were dusty and empty, and seemed to be under construction. Rooms are ... The Red Piano complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
82%
8 votes
 

Ivy Guesthouse and Bar II - A great backpacker choice
Near the river, Siem Reap
T: (012) 800 860;
The Ivy Guesthouse and Bar II is actually the only remaining Ivy, as its namesake has closed. When we visited, two things struck us -- the lovely aroma of whatever was being cooked in the kitchen, ... Ivy Guesthouse and Bar II complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
80%
4 votes
 

Shadow of Angkor - Good location, mediocre facilities
353 Group 10, Old Market area, Siem Reap
T: (063) 964 774; F: (016) 387 666
Shadow of Angkor (previously Rasmei Angkor) is one of the few budget places overlooking the Siem Reap River in Siem Reap's Old Market area. It feels a bit like a revolving door for backpackers, and ... Shadow of Angkor complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
80%
23 votes
 

Mandalay Inn - Best backpacker option in Siem Reap
Psar Kruong St, Siem Reap
T: (092) 865 356;
We stayed at Mandalay Inn during our last visit, and throughout our trips through competing hotels were constantly reminded of the incredible bargain we were getting. The sign out front reads Looks ... Mandalay Inn complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75
80%
1 vote
 

Molly Malones - Spacious, comfortable rooms
Just off Sivatha Rd, Siem Reap
T: (063) 963 533; F: (063) 965 576
While an Irish Pub may well be just about the last thing you'd expect to see in Siem Reap, the rooms at Molly Malone's are an excellent choice for the mid-range traveller looking for a comfortable ... Molly Malones complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
79%
1 vote
 

Encore Angkor Guesthouse - The whole package
Sok San Street, Khum Svay Dongkum
T: (063) 969 600; F: (063) 969 604
Encore Angkor opened in late 2008 with the slogan Just don't tell anyone. From the lack of customers around when we visited, it looked like, unfortunately, people took this seriously. It's a lovely ... Encore Angkor Guesthouse complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
78%
4 votes
 

Eight Rooms - A cut above the standard
Near Artisans d'Angkor, Siem Reap
T: (063) 969 788;
You'd never guess it, but Eight Rooms has eight rooms -- all in a Khmer-style shopfront on the road by Artisans d'Angkor. The staff member who showed us around was very helpful and, as they say on ... Eight Rooms complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
68%
4 votes
 

The Villa Siem Reap - Nice atmosphere
153 Taphul Rd, Siem Reap
T: (063) 761 036;
This deep purple, Australian-run flashpacker haven is more than just a place to stay. If you take advantage of the many services, it can be a way to really experience much of what Siem Reap has to ... The Villa Siem Reap complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
66%
17 votes
 

Golden Temple Villa - Popular and reasonable value
Off Sivatha Rd, Siem Reap
T: (012) 999 918;
While their PR boasts four-star accommodation at two-star prices it's more a case of two-star accommodation at two-star prices. A very popular backpacker and flashpacker spot, this is very good value ... Golden Temple Villa complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
60%
3 votes
 

Dead Fish Tower - Rooms with crocodiles
Sivatha Rd, Siem Reap
T: (012) 330 821;
The Dead Fish Tower has an eclectic mix of rooms, including some with crocodiles, varying quite a bit in size (the rooms, not the crocodiles) -- some very cramped. The lobby was under construction ... Dead Fish Tower complete profile

Towards Angkor Wat

A few hotels are scattered further afield, particularly on the road to Angkor, but what you gain in proximity to the ruins, you lose in distance from Siem Reap town and its rich selection of eateries and other distractions.

Midrange
US$35 to 75
82%
4 votes
 

Pavillion Indochine - Very close to Angkor
Road to Angkor, Siem Reap
T: (012) 849 681;
Located well out of Siem Reap, down a side road then a dirt path right near the entrance to the Angkor park, this French-run place has a lovely little garden setting and clean rooms with low, soft ... Pavillion Indochine complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
80%
1 vote
 

Palm Village - Family-friendly and secluded
Road to Angkor, Siem Reap
T: (063) 964 466;
Near Pavillion Indochine, Palm Village is a cheaper, charming alternative with the same private atmosphere and close proximity to the Angkor park. The entrance leads directly into a large, wooden ... Palm Village complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75
70%
2 votes
 

La Villa Loti Coconut House - A terrific family option
River Road, Siem Reap
T: (012) 888 403;
This is a great hidden-way little spot, just across the road from Siem Reap River. La Villa Loti doesn't have many rooms, so in-season a reservation is a very good idea. Set in a new wooden building ... La Villa Loti Coconut House complete profile

Away from town

One standout place in the opposite direction to the ruins.

Luxury
Over US$150
80%
1 vote
 

Sojourn Boutique Villas - Rural luxury
Treak Village
T: (012) 923 437;
Everyone in town is talking about Sojourn, which opened in January 2009. It's outside town, in the opposite direction of the temples, so if it's a convenient locale you want, this isn't it. It is, ... Sojourn Boutique Villas complete profile