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Angkor is, quite simply, one of the most splendid attractions in all of Southeast Asia. Long considered "lost", the ruins of Angkor were never really lost to the Khmers, who, throughout their history have used the monuments as a religious site.

The myth of "The Lost Ruins of Angkor" is more suitable to an Angelina Jolie film that the history books. The story more or less begins with their being "rediscovered" by western explorers in the mid to late 19th century, beginning with the French botanist Henri Mouhot who stumbled across Angkor Wat in 1860. Few remember though that Mouhot was led to the site by a Khmer guide and that when he arrived, he found a flourishing Buddhist monastery within the temple grounds...

During the Khmer Rouge period, the ruins were largely left to their own devices, yet like most Khmers, even Pol Pot was unable to shake the power of the site, saying in October 1977, "If our people can make Angkor, they can make anything."

Never lost, lost then found, found then lost then found again -- today it doesn't really matter. With thousands of people visiting the site every day, the sprawling Angkor Wat Historical Park remains an "absolute must see at least once in a lifetime" destination.

Your closest option for accommodation is Siem Reap, so please see our Siem Reap hotel and guesthouse listing for more information.

For food and drinks, most of the main sites in Angkor will have some snack stalls set up. They'll offer basics like baguettes and noodle-soup -- don't expect haute cuisine, and you will not be disappointed. In the middle of the day, you're best to head back to Siem Reap for a rest and a meal -- please see our restaurant listings in Siem Reap for some suggestions -- Siem Reap has some outstanding restaurants.

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AmansaraUS$650Check rates online

Angkor Century Resort and SpaUS$60Check rates online

Angkor Discover InnUS$22Check rates online

Angkor GreenUS$5Check rates online

Angkor Holiday HotelUS$100Check rates online

Angkor HotelUS$35Check rates online

Angkor Howard HotelUS$127.50Check rates online

Angkor Palace Resort and SpaUS$145Check rates online

Angkor Paradise HotelUS$70Check rates online

Angkor Star HotelUS$35Check rates online

Angkor View GuesthouseUS$6Check rates online

Angkor Voyage VillaUS$15Check rates online

Angkor Wat GuesthouseUS$8Check rates online

Angkorland HotelUS$80Check rates online

Antanue Angkor VillaUS$30Check rates online

Apsara Angkor GuesthouseUS$8Check rates online

Apsara Angkor HotelUS$100Check rates online

Australia GuesthouseUS$12Check rates online

Big Lyna VillaUS$25Check rates online

Bopha Angkor HotelUS$41Check rates online

Borei Angkor HotelUS$60Check rates online

Bou Savy GuesthouseUS$6Check rates online

Casa Angkor HotelUS$50Check rates online

Cham Nan GuesthouseUS$5Check rates online

Chenla GuesthouseUS$5Check rates online

City River HotelUS$38Check rates online

Claremont Angkor HotelUS$40Check rates online

Damnak ChanUS$15Check rates online

Day Inn Angkor ResortUS$70Check rates online

Earthwalkers GuesthouseUS$5Check rates online

FCC AngkorUS$135Check rates online

Fresh GuesthouseUS$12Check rates online

Garden House GuesthouseUS$8Check rates online

Garden Village GuesthouseUS$10Check rates online

Golden Temple VillaUS$15Check rates online

Green Garden Home GuesthouseUS$20Check rates online

Happy GuesthouseUS$5Check rates online

Hello GuesthouseUS$6Check rates online

Heritage Suites HotelUS$235Check rates online

Home Sweet Home GuesthouseUS$7Check rates online

Hotel de la PaixUS$235Check rates online

Jasmine LodgeUS$7Check rates online

Journeys Within Bed and BreakfastUS$95Check rates online

Khemara AngkorUS$140Check rates online

Koh Ker HotelUS$20Check rates online

La NoriaUS$35Check rates online

La Residence d'Angkor (Pansea Angkor Hotel)US$230Check rates online

Little World GuesthouseUS$7Check rates online

Long Live Angkor GuesthouseUS$9Check rates online

Mahogany GuesthouseUS$5Check rates online

Mekong Angkor Palace GuesthouseUS$20Check rates online

Molly MalonesUS$20Check rates online

Mom's GuesthouseUS$15Check rates online

Monarch Angkor HotelUS$50Check rates online

Nida Villa GuesthouseUS$25Check rates online

Nokor Phnom HotelUS$60Check rates online

Pagn Nga Angkor GuesthouseUS$5Check rates online

Palm VillageUS$35Check rates online

Paradise GuesthouseUS$7Check rates online

Passaggio Boutique HotelUS$39Check rates online

Paul Dubrule Hotel and Tourism SchoolUS$20Check rates online

Pavillon Indochine ResortUS$50Check rates online

Peace of Angkor VillaUS$15Check rates online

Phnom Bok HotelUS$12Check rates online

Preah Khan HotelUS$55Check rates online

Preah Riem GuesthouseUS$8Check rates online

Prince D'Angkor Hotel & SpaUS$70Check rates online

Rithyrin VillaUS$10Check rates online

Saka Angkor VillaUS$10Check rates online

Sala Bai Hotel SchoolUS$13Check rates online

Shadow of Angkor GuesthouseUS$7Check rates online

Shinta ManiUS$95Check rates online

Siem Reap Town HotelUS$20Check rates online

Sofitel Phokeethra Royal Angkor Golf and Spa ResortUS$210Check rates online

Sok San GuesthouseUS$5Check rates online

Sokha AngkorUS$112Check rates online

Soria Moria Boutique HotelUS$46Check rates online

Steung Siemreap HotelUS$77Check rates online

Sunrise GuesthouseUS$6Check rates online

Sunshine GuesthouseUS$3Check rates online

Ta Prohm HotelUS$40Check rates online

Ta Som GuesthouseUS$3Check rates online

Two Dragons GuesthouseUS$12Check rates online

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