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European Guesthouse

Clean with good facilities

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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, it was owned by a friendly young Swedish guy with big plans for the place, including a travel agency with trips to the temples, bagged take-out lunches, renovating the outdoor bar and adding a pool table and a small wading pool. The rooms are well looked after and while the staff doesn't speak that much English, they're all smiles, and European had the vibe of a very friendly, family-run guesthouse. A mid-sized first floor terrace is ideal for the complementary breakfast, while rooms are well kitted out for the money. All come with hot water bathrooms and cable TV, and the fan and air-con rooms are the same. WiFi is also free. A good, friendly budget option.

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566 Wat Bo, Siem Reap. T: (092) 508 408 
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Type of room Low season High season Notes
Dbl fan private b'room 6 USD 6 USD
Dbl air-con private b'room 12 USD 12 USD

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Added to Travelfish on: 23rd March, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 5th December, 2009

European Guesthouse reviews

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new email address? - 4th March, 2006
hi gang. i tried to contact the european guest house via the email form link on your website, but it got kicked back to me. can you check on that email address? i have no other means of contacting this guest house. i stayed there in 1999 and really liked it, and want to stay there again. thanks, exacto

European Guesthouse reviewed by exacto on 4th March, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/1999
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 34.
exacto also reviewed: Anouxsa Guesthouse, Big Easy, Chiang Mai Thai House, CM Blue House, Dok Champa 1, Dok Champa 2, Esan Guesthouse, Island Huts, Kooh Mak Buri Hut Natural Resort, Lamai Wanta, LiThai Guesthouse, Malany Guesthouse, Mali Namphu, Malida Guesthouse, Mutmee Guesthouse, Narin Thachalern Hotel, Nett Hotel, Nong Soda Guesthouse, P.U. Guesthouse, Pop Guesthouse, PS Guest House, Refill Now, River Guest House, Sansabai House, SC Residence, Spa Samui Resort, Suchanaree, Thai Cozy House, Three J Guesthouse, Vong Pasued Guest House.

great stay - 25th February, 2010
I had a great stay at the European guesthouse, the staff is amazingly friendly and there is a great hang out place. Rooms are big and clean. The place is a little bit outside the city's central place but still walkable.

European Guesthouse reviewed by hdelcour on 25th February, 2010, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2009
Total reviews submitted: 15.
hdelcour also reviewed: BAP Guesthouse, Botanica, Chat House, Dai Long Hotel, Halo, Kangkhong Villa Guesthouse, Malany Guesthouse, Okay Guest House, Royal Sapa Hotel, Souannavong Guest House, Tree Top Ecolodge, Trung Cang Hotel, Vayakorn Guesthouse, Villa Sokxai 2.

Absolute bargain - 1st December, 2009
Booked up over the phone, and we were picked up from our minibus as promised. The owners actually have 2 guesthouses, we stayed in the overflow place next door. The room had air-con, a TV, hot shower, and was very clean. Add to this the free breakfast and free WiFi, at $12 this is a real bargain. The cambodian family that manage the guesthouse we stayed in were really lovely, extremely friendly and polite. We had the front entrance door opened for us as we came and went, there were plenty of nice little touches like this, which makes a real difference. Highly recommended.

European Guesthouse reviewed by trevorwallis on 1st December, 2009, rated 2 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2009
Total reviews submitted: 7.
trevorwallis also reviewed: Kep Lodge, Khamphouy Guest House, Les Jardins de Vang Vieng, Mrs. Noy's, Orchid Guesthouse, Star Guesthouse.

Great value, nice people - 1st December, 2009
Yes, they picked me up as promised and on time. The staff was nice, the breakfast was minimal, but you can get some local food while you're cycling to Angkor Wat. Also, you can ask them to prepare your minimal breakfast early if you're going to catch the sunrise at the temples. The rooms are roomy and clean with nice wooden furniture which I thought was a novelty itself. The bed is very comfortable and huge (king size, I think). Can rent an old bicycle that they have for charity for US$2/day, but I'd strongly suggest you to rent a souped up one in the city if you're doing the 3-day cycling. That's the best way like ever, cos Angkor Wat is like totally awesome!

European Guesthouse reviewed by gymbunny on 1st December, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2009
Total reviews submitted: 3.
gymbunny also reviewed: Cozyna Hotel, Dara Reang Sey Hotel.

Very European - 28th November, 2009
We had a nice big room overlooking the crocodile farm next door. Very friendly atmosphere and good coffee. The prices seem to have shot up since the travelfish review as we paid $12 for a double fan room. A bit steep as the included breakfast is rather small. They will provide free pickup from the bus stop. Free Wifi which even works in the rooms.

European Guesthouse reviewed by dourfankle on 28th November, 2009, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2009
Total reviews submitted: 4.
dourfankle also reviewed: Grand View Guest House, Lazyfish Guesthouse & Restaurant, Mixay Guesthouse.

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Back Street Guest House - 2nd October, 2009
I have stayed here twice ,,I liked every thing about it ..I felt my $ was going to good cause ..The owners seem to change but not the good will ..

European Guesthouse reviewed by rinjani on 2nd October, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2007
Total reviews submitted: 8.
rinjani also reviewed: Bai Fern Guest House, Jansom House, Mr Jan's Guesthouse, No. 4 Guest House, Pravee's House, Princes Guesthouse, Top North Guest House.

Clean, cheap and very cheerful - 11th January, 2008
Stayed here for a week in April 2000. Much cleaner than many other guesthouses I stayed in during that trip. The owner was a very friendly English gentleman who was very helpful. Would definitely stay there again.

European Guesthouse reviewed by ashokmenon on 11th January, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 4/2000
Total reviews submitted: 3.
ashokmenon also reviewed: Bai Fern Guest House, New Merry V Guest House.

EXCELLENT
Nice friendly staff, clean rooms, very secure, excellent value for money.

European Guesthouse reviewed by topcat ( total comments: 2 )
Stayed here 12/2007

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