Billabong

Phnom Penh


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 in the middle. Aim for the ground-level pool-view rooms, which have private verandahs and more space compared with rooms at the back. The newer dorms make for some bargain boutique beds.


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Nearby Phnom Penh attractions

1. Psar Thmei

0.25 MILES

A landmark building in the capital, the art deco Psar Thmei (literally 'New Market') is often called the Central Market, a reference to its location and…

2. Futures Factory

0.56 MILES

Helmed by the ever-popular Friends restaurant, this new community space aims to become the cultural heart of central Phnom Penh with a regular lineup of…

3. National Museum of Cambodia

0.58 MILES

The National Museum of Cambodia is home to the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculpture: a millennium’s worth and more of masterful Khmer design…

4. Wat Ounalom

0.63 MILES

This wat is the headquarters of Cambodian Buddhism. It was founded in 1443 and comprises 44 structures. The wat received a battering during the Pol Pot…

5. King's Residence

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The official residence of King Sihamoni and his family is not open to the general public.

6. Building with Elephant Dock

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This small structure was used by the king and other royal family members to mount and dismount the royal elephants for ceremonies.

7. Throne Hall

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The main attraction in the palace compound is the Throne Hall. Topped by a 59m-high tower inspired by the Bayon at Angkor, it was inaugurated in 1919 by…

8. National Library

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The National Library is in a graceful old building constructed in 1924, near Wat Phnom. During its rule, the Khmer Rouge turned the building into a stable…