Phnom Penh
From the golden age of travel, this is one of Asia’s grand old dames, in the illustrious company of the Oriental in Bangkok and Raffles in Singapore. This…
Must-see hotels in Phnom Penh
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Housed in an elegant French villa, this immensely popular and atmospheric place kick-started Phnom Penh's boutique-hotel obsession. All rooms have…
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This colourful and vibrant hostel is justifiably popular. The spacious dorms have air-con and sleep six to 22; the smaller ones have double-width bunk…
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This shoes-off 'poshpacker' is the cleanest hostel in the city, with hoop-like dorm beds and sleek privates – all with crisp white sheets. It's also…
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A hostel with a swimming pool means party time, and this place hosts a big one each Saturday. The extensive property has a variety of private rooms, mixed…
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Close to the riverfront, the Palace Gate has an unrivalled location overlooking the walls of, well obviously, the Royal Palace. The hotel is built around…
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If you hate high-design rooms with ultra-comfy beds, rooftop bars with twinkling fairy lights, hallways lined in contemporary art and 8th-floor infinity…
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Sixties-groovy, gay-friendly and extremely well run, this striking villa once belonged to the US embassy. The soaring original structure and a newer wing…
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The largest and most ambitious hotel in the MAADS group of properties, Plantation ticks all the boxes with its high ceilings, stylish fixtures and…
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A villa that had a second life as a boutique hotel has transformed again into a chic hostel with some of the most luxurious dorms in town. The pool (and…
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This landmark location is a fine place to recapture the heady days of the war correspondents. The rooms are exquisitely finished in polished wood and…
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The 18 suites in this luxury resort, opened in 2018, are situated around a courtyard or at the edge of the Mekong, 15km north of town. Huge rooms pair…
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This is one of the most stylish high-rises in the Cambodian capital, offering designer rooms with geometric patterns, pop art on the walls and splashes of…
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A stylish and dizzyingly geometric high-rise hotel in the heart of the city, Lumiere is mainly aimed at business travellers, but will surely end up…
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Villa Langka was one of the first players in the poolside-boutique game and has long been a Phnom Penh favourite, even as the competition heats up. The…
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Amanjaya boasts a superb riverfront location and spacious rooms finished with luxuriant dark-wood floors, elegant Khmer drapes and tropical furnishings…
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The Blue Lime offers smart, minimalist rooms and a leafy pool area that invites relaxation. The pricier rooms have private plunge pools, four-poster beds…
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There are precious few hotels in the newly hip Russian Market area, but this stylish boutique makes up for it with its luscious L-shaped pool, curio…
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Great-value Billabong may be near Psar Thmei, but it's an oasis of calm by comparison. Stylish rooms surround an open courtyard with a large swimming pool…
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Tucked away down discreet St 830, this has the feel of a large private home and, Tardis-like, is considerably bigger on the inside. As the name implies,…
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Frangipani is a homegrown chain of boutique hotels in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap; this is their flagship property, overlooking the Royal Palace. Aim to live…
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There's good news and bad news here. The good news is this place has panoramic views of the Mekong and you can even look down on the iconic Foreign…
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Formerly the Mittapheap, this contemporary business hotel off bustling Monivong Blvd has been reborn as Mito. Rooms are a mix of gun-metal-grey trim and…
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If a leafy boutique hotel with a pool isn’t the thing for you, Anise is one of the better midrange high-rises in town (though it lacks an elevator)…
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A step above the guesthouse pack on St 172, Sundance has oversize beds, designer bathrooms, kitchenettes and computers that hook up to flat-screens in…
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Set in a 1960s-inspired villa to the north of Wat Phnom, the hotel's name pays homage to Cambodia's so-called golden years, under the rule of Sihanouk and…
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Tucked away in the Bassac district of town, this chic hotel (formerly the Teav Bassac and now under Japanese ownership) has a quiet location in a central…
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The rooms are in good shape by hostel standards, and there are some dorms available, including a four-bed female dorm. The main draw is the strategic…
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A super-friendly spot with a breezy rooftop hang-out that's perfect for chilling. The rooms aren't going to wow you, but they are functional. For US$12…
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A funky hostel behind the Royal Palace, the rooms here are themed along the lines of 'Desert', 'Jungle' and 'Sea'. In reality this is more about a large…
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This slick place has attractive, lime-striped rooms that are a little small for hanging out in, but luckily prime lounging spots lurk around the pool. It…
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The best feature of this solid midrange hotel is its bamboo-shaded pool (and attendant bar). Rooms come with tiled floors, sunken beds and furnishings…
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Blink and you'll miss this little oasis on chaotic St 130, which is otherwise swarming with hostess bars. Hidden inside are attractive rooms with polished…
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This tranquil oasis is stumbling distance from the bars of Bassac Lane, yet a world away. It's a handsome midrange option with modern rooms oriented…
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The Quay is the home of contemporary style right on the riverfront. The river-view panoramic suites, with big balconies, are the beds of choice, as they…
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The regal rooms at White Mansion, housed in the former residence of the US Embassy, come with heavy wooden doors, sleek furnishings and stylish…
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A popular backpacker spot on a strategic corner of Backpackersville, HHZ has dorms that are among the cheapest in town, starting at just a couple of bucks…
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A smaller, cheaper version of sister hotel Plantation, the rooms here are exceptional value given the chic look. The open-air reception area under a…
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This shoes-off urban oasis is one of the most serene hostels in the city, located in a lovely villa with artistic flourishes. All dorms – including one…
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It's almost a banana republic in this part of town, with three guesthouses playing on the name. Renovated dorms with sturdy bunks, comfortable rooms with…