Angkor Wat is one of the most amazing places to visit in Cambodia, but Siem Reap has much more than that.
Cambodia’s second-largest city is packed full of hotels and a variety of accommodation options, which can be difficult to narrow down and may seem a bit daunting, especially for first-time travellers.
So, we’ve done the hard work for you – check out our top choices for where to stay in Siem Reap, from first-class hotels to budget-friendly hostels and everything in between.
Depending on your itinerary and trip goals, you have five top neighbourhoods to choose from when beginning your search: Old French Quarter, Wat Bo Road Area, Old Market, Wat Damnak, and Taphul Village.
Best Places to Stay in Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Best Hotel for Families in Siem Reap – Anantara Angkor Resort
- Best Hotel for Couples in Siem Reap – Jaya House River Park
- Best Luxury Hotel in Siem Reap – Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort
- Best Budget Hotel in Siem Reap – Grand Sunset Hotel
- Best Luxury Hostel in Siem Reap – The Twizt – Lifestyle Hostel
- Best Hostel for Solo Travelers in Siem Reap – Lub D Cambodia Siem Reap
- Best Party Hostel in Siem Reap – Mad Monkey Siem Reap
- Best Overall Hostel in Siem Reap – Lub D Cambodia Siem Reap
Where to Stay in Old French Quarter
If you’re a first-timer, the best place to stay in Siem Reap is the Old French Quarter – the heart of the city and an ideal area to stay in. You should also check the best time to visit Cambodia before making any bookings.
Close to main attractions such as the Royal Residence and the Angkor National Museum, and well connected to Angkor Wat, the Old French Quarter features many colonial-era French buildings, high-end accommodations, and Siem Reap’s main street, Sivatha Boulevard.
If you think Angkor Wat is the only tourist attraction in Siem Reap, you are wrong. Take a motorbike and go explore the city. There are many things you could see in just one day.
Full of trendy shops, restaurants, and boutiques, this central location is perfect for joining any tours that often leave from the center of the city, or an inexpensive ride in a tuk-tuk will get you just about anywhere else in the city you would like to go.
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Top Luxury Hotel – Old French Quarter, Siem Reap
Shinta Mani Angkor Hotel – is a small, upscale boutique hotel with 39 elegant, Khmer-inspired rooms including free minibars restocked daily.
The property also has a spa, fitness centre, library, art gallery, outdoor swimming pool, rooftop bar and café, and even offers up cooking classes to its guests.
One of the best features of this hotel: it is part of a community program that channels funds back into the local community by letting guests meet locals from rural Cambodia, helping to support the Shinta Mani Foundation.
Top Midrange Hotel – Old French Quarter, Siem Reap
Chateau d’Angkor La Residence – a saltwater swimming pool and air-conditioned rooms with balconies, tea/coffee makers, and fully equipped kitchens are just a few reasons to stay here.
The Old Market, Pub Street, and Royal Residence are easily accessed by foot, making this midrange hotel a perfect option in the heart of the city.
Top Budget Hotel – Old French Quarter, Siem Reap
The Urban resembles a jungle in the city center, best for a relaxed stay with an option to explore the city on foot at your own leisurely pace.
An outdoor swimming pool, spa centre, in-house bar, and billiards are the main features of this hotel, in addition to providing car and bicycle rental services for venturing out of the area on your own.
Top Hostel – Old French Quarter, Siem Reap
The Twizt – Lifestyle Hostel – this four-star hostel has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, terrace, and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
Offering guests a continental breakfast and the option to rent bicycles or cars, this place is ideal for travellers looking for a luxury-type of hostel.
Where to Stay in the Old Market
Just next door to the French Quarter is Old Market, the vibrant heart of the city and the best area for nightlife with the famous Pub Street (or Street 08) and its dozens of bars.
The other streets in this area are almost equally as busy with plenty of shops and restaurants. If you’re looking for a hotel in Siem Reap near Pub Street, you’ll have no trouble finding one here.
Old Market is also a central location and a perfect base for exploring the other areas of the city.
Top Luxury Hotel – Old Market, Siem Reap
Park Hyatt Siem Reap – known as one of the best hotels in Siem Reap, this five-star, luxurious option is centrally located on Sivatha Boulevard.
The hotel offers its guests spacious, elegant rooms, private pools, fitness and spa centres with a hot tub and steam room, and multiple dining options using local ingredients.
Top Midrange Hotel – Old Market, Siem Reap
Khmer Mansion Boutique Hotel – just a stone’s throw away from Angkor Night Market and Pub Street, this hotel has 22 spacious, air-conditioned rooms with balconies, free Wi-Fi, spa, garden, and an outdoor pool.
Local cuisine is served up in the property’s restaurant or in the hotel rooms for even more convenience.
Top Budget Hotel – Old Market, Siem Reap
Central Suite Residences – a quick walk from Pub Street, this boutique hotel is ideally located and boasts spacious family rooms with balconies/patios, a sun terrace, spa, and a garden.
For an added bonus, a free round-trip airport shuttle is included.
Top Hostel – Old Market, Siem Reap
Onederz Siem Reap – If you love hostels and wondering what is the best party hostel to stay in Siem Reap, look no further than Onederz.
Awarded best hostel in Cambodia in 2017, with two swimming pools, one on a rooftop where you can watch the sunset, and just a four-minute walk away from Pub Street, you can’t go wrong with booking a stay here.
It offers both private rooms and dormitories, all air-conditioned, and the hostel also offers free airport pickups if you arrive before 9pm.
Where to Stay in Wat Bo Road
At one point, the Wat Bo Road area was backpacker central, but it has slowly been transforming into a mix of high-end and decent backpacker accommodations alike and is now arguably the best area to stay in Siem Reap.
A 10-20-minute walk away from the town center, along the east bank of the Siem Reap River, Wat Bo Road provides options close, but not too close, to the hustle and bustle of the heart of the city.
Here you’ll find the Wat Bo temple, the most beautiful Buddhist temple in Siem Reap city, and a much quieter area with excellent value for money, just a 15-minute walk from the more central areas.
Top Luxury Hotel – Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Viroth’s Hotel – Offering up world-class service and pampering on a lush, leafy central street, Viroth’s Hotel has 50 contemporary rooms, an open-air restaurant, outdoor pool, private vertical gardens…
The list goes on and on. There’s no doubt it deserves its top spot on Tripadvisor’s Top 25 Hotels in the World list.
Top Midrange Hotel – Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Central Corner d’Angkor – This four-star hotel provides pool views from every accommodation and features an outdoor swimming pool, bar and shared lounge, a restaurant, and access to a garden and terrace.
A quiet area but close to bars, restaurants, and cafés and you can walk to Old Market for more entertainment in just ten minutes.
Top Budget Hotel – Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Siem Reap Chilled Backpacker – This budget-friendly place offers 25 private rooms (or 60 beds in dormitory rooms if you’re looking for a hostel stay) and is just a 10-minute walk away from the Central Market.
All rooms have their own private bathrooms with bathtubs, a mini-fridge, a writing desk, and cable TV, and all guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, billiards, and bicycle rentals.
For breakfast, they even have a full English/Irish option, or you can try their selection of Khmer and Asian options.
Top Hostel – Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap
Lub d Cambodia – With an outdoor swimming pool, poolside bar, and an in-house restaurant, this hostel is one of the newest and largest in the centre of the city.
The modern design also features a co-working space, perfect for digital nomads and their gear, an all-day breakfast in The Pump House Siem Reap, and a games area complete with a pool table.
Where to Stay in Wat Damnak
A small neighborhood next to Wat Bo Road Area, this calm, relaxing area is a great place to search for Siem Reap hotels that provide a quieter, more laid-back stay.
Visit the Wat Damnak Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Siem Reap, or just marvel at the abundance of Khmer architecture in this area.
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Top Luxury Hotel – Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
Golden Temple Retreat – A stunning, lavish boutique hotel along a quiet side street, this place has all the amenities you need and a free airport shuttle, too.
For the most serene and relaxed stay, this hotel has a professional spa, a top-rated restaurant, and live dance performances for your entertainment.
Top Midrange Hotel – Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
Rambutan Resort – Siem Reap – These four-star villa accommodations and spacious suites offer fantastic stays for their guests.
With private balconies, scenic views of greenery and the pool, in-house restaurant options, or several dining options close by, this gay-friendly resort is a favourite choice in Wat Damnak.
Top Budget Hotel – Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
Beyond Yangon Boutique Inn – With family rooms, a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge and garden, this property provides great value for money in an area not far from Pub Street and Old Market.
Top Hostel – Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
Tropical Breeze Guesthouse – Technically both hostel and hotel with its combination of private rooms and dorms, the Tropical Breeze has a large breakfast menu, outdoor pool and pool bar, table tennis, billiards, and bicycle rentals.
They do a happy hour from 4pm-8pm every day, draft beer is just $0.50, or have a cocktail for just $2.
