3 Days in Phnom Penh
Three days lets you experience Phnom Penh at a relaxed pace — covering all the major sights plus hidden gems, day trips, and the city's incredible food scene.
How should I spend 3 days in Phnom Penh?
Day 1: Royal Palace, National Museum, S-21, riverside. Day 2: Killing Fields, Russian Market, BKK1, Bassac Lane. Day 3: Silk Island day trip or Oudong temples. Budget $60–$180 total.
Day 1: Royal Heritage & Dark History
Breakfast at Central Market
Noodle soup in the art deco dome.
Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
Royal compound tour.
National Museum
Khmer sculpture collection.
Lunch at Friends
Social enterprise dining.
S-21 Genocide Museum
Powerful audio-guided tour.
Riverside sunset
Drinks overlooking the confluence.
Dinner at Romdeng
Upscale Cambodian cuisine.
Day 2: Markets, Food & Nightlife
Bai sach chrouk breakfast
Grilled pork and rice.
Killing Fields
Memorial site visit.
Russian Market
Souvenirs and shopping.
Cooking class
Learn to make fish amok and spring rolls.
BKK1 cafe time
Coffee and people-watching.
Bassac Lane bar crawl
Phnom Penh's cocktail alley.
Day 3: Day Trip & Hidden Gems
Ferry to Silk Island
Cycle around Koh Dach and visit silk weaving houses.
Lunch on Silk Island
Fresh river fish at a local restaurant.
Return & explore Wat Phnom
The city's founding temple on a shaded hill.
SOSORO Museum
Free monetary history museum in a beautiful building.
Eclipse Sky Bar sunset
26th-floor panoramic views.
Farewell dinner at Malis
Cambodia's most celebrated restaurant by chef Luu Meng.
💡 Tips
- • Spread heavy sites (S-21, Killing Fields) across Day 1 and 2.
- • Day 3 Silk Island trip is the perfect antidote to the city.
- • Consider a food tour — Phnom Penh has amazing hidden eateries.
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