Cambodia Accommodation Guide
From $3 dorm beds to private island resorts — Cambodia offers extraordinary value at every budget level. Here's how to find the perfect place to stay.
Hostels
Dorm beds from $3 in Phnom Penh, $4–6 in Siem Reap. Private rooms $8–15. Most include WiFi, lockers, and common areas. Book on Hostelworld or Booking.com.
Top Picks:
- • Mad Monkey (Phnom Penh & Siem Reap) — party hostels with pools
- • One Stop Hostel (Phnom Penh) — clean, quiet, great location
- • Lub d (Siem Reap) — modern design hostel near Pub Street
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses are Cambodia's backbone. Expect basic rooms with AC, hot shower, and WiFi. Often include breakfast. Found everywhere, especially in smaller towns.
Top Picks:
- • Number 9 Guesthouse (Phnom Penh) — riverside location
- • Rosy Guesthouse (Siem Reap) — great value near Old Market
- • Kampot River Lodge — peaceful riverside setting
Boutique Hotels
Cambodia excels at affordable luxury. Beautiful boutique hotels with pools, spas, and breakfast for $40–80/night. Incredible value compared to Thailand or Bali.
Top Picks:
- • Plantation (Phnom Penh) — colonial-style luxury
- • Shinta Mani (Siem Reap) — socially conscious luxury
- • Rikitikitavi (Kampot) — riverside boutique gem
Luxury Resorts
World-class resorts at a fraction of prices in neighboring countries. 5-star properties near Angkor Wat, private island resorts, and city luxury hotels.
Top Picks:
- • Raffles Hotel Le Royal (Phnom Penh) — historic 5-star
- • Amansara (Siem Reap) — ultra-luxury Angkor base
- • Song Saa Private Island — exclusive island resort
Apartments / Long-Stay
Furnished apartments available from $200/month in Phnom Penh. Serviced apartments with cleaning and laundry from $400. Best found on Facebook groups and local agents.
Top Picks:
- • BKK1 area (Phnom Penh) — expat-friendly, walkable
- • Toul Tom Poung (Phnom Penh) — Russian Market area, artsy
- • Siem Reap Old Town — cheaper, laid-back
📍 Best Areas by City
Phnom Penh
Best areas: BKK1 (upscale expat), Riverside (touristy, views), Toul Tom Poung (budget-friendly)
Avoid: Very far from the river (limited transport)
Avg prices: Hostel dorm $5, guesthouse $15, boutique $50, luxury $150
Siem Reap
Best areas: Old Market area (central), Wat Bo (quieter), Charles de Gaulle Blvd (mid-range)
Avoid: Too close to Pub Street if you want sleep
Avg prices: Hostel dorm $4, guesthouse $12, boutique $45, luxury $120
Kampot
Best areas: Riverside (most charming), Old Town (walkable)
Avoid: Too far from town center (limited transport)
Avg prices: Hostel dorm $4, guesthouse $10, boutique $35
Sihanoukville
Best areas: Otres Beach (backpacker), Sokha Beach (upscale)
Avoid: Downtown Sihanoukville (heavy construction)
Avg prices: Hostel dorm $5, guesthouse $15, resort $80
💡 Booking Tips
- • Book directly for better rates — many Cambodian hotels offer 10-20% discounts for direct bookings
- • Walk-in discounts are common in low season (May–Oct) — negotiate in person for the best deal
- • Booking.com and Agoda have the best selection for Cambodia; Airbnb is limited outside Phnom Penh
- • Check reviews from the last 3 months — Cambodia's hotel scene changes quickly
- • Breakfast included? Most guesthouses include breakfast; hotels vary. Always check before booking
- • Hot water: Budget places may not have hot water — ask before booking if it matters to you
- • Long-stay? Negotiate monthly rates directly. 1-month stays should be 40-60% cheaper than nightly rates
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