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Where to Stay in Siem Reap

6 neighborhoods compared with map and hotel picks

Where to Stay in Siem Reap — Quick Answer

As of 2026
Top area
Pub Street + Old Market
Top area
Wat Bo
Top area
Riverside (Sivutha Boulevard)

As of 2026, the best areas to stay in Siem Reap are Pub Street + Old Market, Wat Bo, Riverside (Sivutha Boulevard). First-timers should start with Pub Street + Old Market. Compare each area's vibe and trade-offs below.

Siem Reap Hotel Locations — Where to Stay for First-Time Visitors

Siem Reap is a small city of 230,000 but has six distinct hotel zones. Pub Street + Old Market (canonical first-visit + walking + nightlife + Korean + international tourist favorite, $5-700/night) is the standard first-time pick. Old French Quarter + Riverside (luxury heritage + colonial boutique + honeymoon canon — Raffles Grand 1932, FCC Angkor, Belmond La Résidence, $200-1,500). Wat Damnak + South Riverside (quiet local + boutique + value — Cuisine Wat Damnak adjacent, $30-300). Sala Kamreuk + Bakong (north luxury + Park Hyatt, Sala Lodges, Phum Baitang honeymoon nature, $300-1,000). Sok San Road (value + digital nomad + boutique, $20-200). Outside Old Market (cheapest hostels + dorms, $10-100). Christmas-New Year + Korean Lunar New Year peak — book 8-12 weeks ahead. Pre-book Angkor sunrise tuk-tuk at hotel.

Pub Street + Old Market (canonical first-visit)Old French Quarter + Riverside (luxury heritage)Wat Damnak + South Riverside (quiet boutique)Sala Kamreuk + Bakong (north luxury nature)Sok San Road (value + boutique)Outside Old Market (cheapest hostels)

Siem Reap Hotel Picks by Neighborhood

3 hand-picked hotels per area, ranked by overall value and access.

Pub Street + Old Market (heart of Siem Reap)

Luxury Transit: 95/100 Noise: moderate

Siem Reap's canonical first-visit area — walkable to Pub Street nightlife, Old Market, riverside, and most restaurants. 15-min tuk-tuk to Angkor temples. Korean + international tourist favorite. $5-700/night.

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor (1932 colonial heritage)
#1
$300+/night

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor (1932 colonial heritage)

5-star 1932 colonial — Siem Reap's oldest luxury hotel + Royal Garden adjacent + atmospheric colonial heritage where Jackie Kennedy + Charlie Chaplin stayed. $300-800/night.

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Anantara Angkor Resort
#2
$350+/night

Anantara Angkor Resort

5-star Pub Street adjacent — 39 villas + spa + atmospheric Cambodia luxury + 10 min tuk-tuk to Angkor Thom. $350-650/night.

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Tara Angkor Hotel
#3
$70+/night

Tara Angkor Hotel

4-star Pub Street walking 10 min — 207 rooms + pool + buffet breakfast + shuttle service. Mid-range value pick. $70-160/night.

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Onederz Siem Reap Hostel
#4
$10+/night

Onederz Siem Reap Hostel

Popular Pub Street hostel + private rooms — 6/8-bed dorms + rooftop pool + bar + young social. Solo backpacker pick. $10-30/night.

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Old French Quarter + Riverside (colonial boutique row)

Luxury Transit: 90/100 Noise: quiet

Siem Reap River + colonial boutique + 5-star honeymoon row. Raffles Grand, FCC Angkor, Belmond La Résidence anchor the luxury heritage zone. 10-min walk to Pub Street. $200-1,500/night.

Belmond La Résidence d'Angkor
#1
$400+/night

Belmond La Résidence d'Angkor

5-star Riverside — 62 rooms + colonial Cambodian architecture + spa + atmospheric pool + honeymoon pick #1. $400-1,000/night.

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FCC Angkor by Avani (colonial riverside boutique)
#2
$200+/night

FCC Angkor by Avani (colonial riverside boutique)

5-star Riverside boutique — 80 rooms + garden pool + colonial heritage + value 5-star pick. $200-450/night.

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Heritage Suites Hotel (atmospheric boutique)
#3
$280+/night

Heritage Suites Hotel (atmospheric boutique)

5-star boutique — 26 rooms + colonial traditional wooden houses + garden pool + honeymoon nature pick. $280-550/night.

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Steung Siemreap Hotel
#4
$80+/night

Steung Siemreap Hotel

4-star riverside — 99 rooms + pool + riverside walking + mid-range value. $80-180/night.

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Wat Damnak + South Riverside (quiet local row)

Mid-range Transit: 80/100 Noise: quiet

Wat Damnak temple + south Siem Reap River — quiet + local + boutique alternative. Cuisine Wat Damnak (Michelin-grade) adjacent. 15-min walk to Pub Street. $30-300/night.

Pavilion D'Orient Boutique Hotel
#1
$80+/night

Pavilion D'Orient Boutique Hotel

Boutique 4-star — 39 rooms + garden pool + colonial design + boutique value pick. $80-180/night.

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Templation by Maads
#2
$140+/night

Templation by Maads

Boutique 4-star — 36 rooms + pool villas + honeymoon-friendly Aman-style at boutique pricing. $140-300/night.

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Memoire Palace Resort & Spa
#3
$80+/night

Memoire Palace Resort & Spa

4-star — 100 rooms + pool + spa + own garden + riverside adjacent. Mid-range 4-star value. $80-180/night.

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Babel Guesthouse
#4
$30+/night

Babel Guesthouse

Boutique guesthouse — 10 rooms + garden + pool + value pick + early-honeymoon-friendly. $30-60/night.

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Sala Kamreuk + Bakong (luxury north)

Luxury Transit: 70/100 Noise: quiet

Siem Reap north luxury — Park Hyatt + Sala Lodges + Phum Baitang + Shinta Mani. 5-star boutique honeymoon + anniversary canon. 15-min tuk-tuk to Pub Street + Angkor. $300-1,000/night.

Park Hyatt Siem Reap
#1
$400+/night

Park Hyatt Siem Reap

5-star downtown — 104 rooms + own pool + spa + Michelin-trained chef + Hyatt loyalty + Siem Reap luxury anchor. $400-900/night.

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Sala Lodges (traditional house honeymoon)
#2
$400+/night

Sala Lodges (traditional house honeymoon)

5-star boutique — 11 restored traditional Cambodian wooden houses + garden + honeymoon nature pick. $400-700/night.

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Phum Baitang Resort (luxury nature)
#3
$550+/night

Phum Baitang Resort (luxury nature)

5-star luxury nature — 45 villas + rice paddy + garden + pool + honeymoon nature pick. $550-950/night.

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Shinta Mani Angkor (Bensley design)
#4
$350+/night

Shinta Mani Angkor (Bensley design)

5-star boutique — 39 rooms + Bill Bensley (Aman designer) design + house pool + CSR-focused hotel. $350-700/night.

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Sok San Road (value + boutique row)

Mid-range Transit: 80/100 Noise: quiet

Sok San Street — value guesthouses + digital nomad + trendy boutique row. 10-min walk to Pub Street. Long-stay + nomad pick. $20-200/night.

Treeline Urban Resort
#1
$200+/night

Treeline Urban Resort

5-star boutique — 48 rooms + contemporary Cambodian architecture + rooftop pool + bike rental + design hotel pick. $200-500/night.

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Soria Moria Boutique Hotel
#2
$80+/night

Soria Moria Boutique Hotel

Boutique 4-star — 38 rooms + pool + Norwegian-Cambodian NGO partnership + value 4-star. $80-150/night.

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Funky Flashpacker Hostel
#3
$10+/night

Funky Flashpacker Hostel

Sok San Road popular hostel + private rooms — pool + bar + daily group tours + nomad pick. $10-40/night.

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Mango Rain Boutique Hotel
#4
$50+/night

Mango Rain Boutique Hotel

Boutique 3-star — 20 rooms + garden pool + boutique value + early-honeymoon-friendly. $50-90/night.

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Outside Old Market (budget + dorms)

Budget Transit: 80/100 Noise: quiet

Outside Old Market — guesthouses + dorms cluster + 5-10 min walk to Old Market + Siem Reap River walking trail. Solo backpacker pick. $10-100/night.

Mad Monkey Siem Reap
#1
$15+/night

Mad Monkey Siem Reap

Popular Pub Street adjacent hostel + private rooms — pool + bar + daily pub crawl + solo backpacker social #1. $15-50/night.

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Tanei Boutique Villa
#2
$55+/night

Tanei Boutique Villa

Boutique 3-star — 30 rooms + garden pool + 10-min walk to Old Market + value pick. $55-110/night.

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Siem Reap Backpackers
#3
$7+/night

Siem Reap Backpackers

Budget hostel — 30 rooms + Old Market walking + kitchen + laundry + Siem Reap's cheapest option. $7-25/night.

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The Aviary Hotel
#4
$50+/night

The Aviary Hotel

3-star boutique — 25 rooms + garden pool + Old Market walking + value boutique. $50-100/night.

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Top Neighborhoods in Siem Reap

What each area is best for, with quick pros and cons.

Pub Street + Old Market

#1

Tourist hub. Restaurants + nightlife + Old Market shopping. Most central.

Wat Bo

#2

Quieter residential east of river. Boutique hotels + local restaurants.

Riverside (Sivutha Boulevard)

#3

Hotel district along river. Higher-end hotels.

Kandal Village

#4

Hipster cafés + indie shops + boutique hostels.

Krong Siem Reap (north)

#5

Quieter residential closer to Angkor.

South of Town

#6

Cheaper guesthouses + local Cambodian neighborhoods.

Featured Hotels in Siem Reap

Hand-picked properties with style, location, and value.

Onederz Siem Reap Hostel

Onederz Siem Reap Hostel

Budget pick

Modern hostel near Pub Street

From $10/night dorm; $30 private ★ 4.7 (5,400+)
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Park Hyatt Siem Reap

Park Hyatt Siem Reap

5-star colonial-style hotel near Pub Street

From $230/night ★ 4.8 (3,800+)
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Amansara

Amansara

Luxury

Iconic 5-star Aman luxury 1962 villa hotel

From $1,500/night ★ 4.9 (1,200+)
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Booking Tips for Siem Reap

  • ▶Book 3-4 months ahead for cherry blossom (late March-early April), autumn foliage (Oct-Nov), and year-end. Prices double or triple in these windows.
  • ▶Free cancellation matters — Booking.com and Agoda usually let you cancel 24-48h before. Lock in the lower of "non-refundable" vs "free cancel" by comparing both rates.
  • ▶Stay near a transit hub — being 5 minutes from a major train/metro station is worth more than fancy amenities you'll barely use.
  • ▶Read recent reviews (last 3-6 months) — older reviews can mislead after renovations, ownership changes, or service decline.
  • ▶Hotels often beat Airbnb in Siem Reap — easier check-in, no language barrier, daily cleaning, and similar prices for solo/couple travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best area to stay in Siem Reap?
For first-time visitors, Pub Street + Old Market is typically the best base — Tourist hub. Restaurants + nightlife + Old Market shopping. Most central.. We've compared 6 key neighborhoods below with their pros and cons.
When should I book a hotel in Siem Reap?
For peak seasons (cherry blossom, autumn foliage, year-end), book 3-4 months ahead — prices often double and top hotels sell out. For off-season, 4-6 weeks ahead is usually enough. Booking.com and Agoda commonly allow 24-48 hour cancellation; lock in early and adjust later if needed.
Should I stay near the airport or the city center?
For 1-2 night layovers or early flights, airport hotels make sense. For 3+ days, always stay in the city center — even a 30-minute commute eats hours of sightseeing time. Siem Reap's central districts have extensive transit, so 'city center' usually means easy access to most attractions.
What's the average hotel price in Siem Reap?
Budget hostels and capsule hotels: $12/night. 3-star hotels: $35/night. 4-5 star or boutique luxury: $130+/night. Cherry blossom, summer holidays, and year-end push prices 50-100% higher.
Are Airbnbs allowed in Siem Reap?
Yes, with regulations. Stick to legitimate licensed listings (look for permit numbers in the listing). Hotels often offer better cancellation terms and are easier for solo travelers. For families or groups of 4+, apartment rentals usually offer more space at similar cost.
Do hotels in Siem Reap accept foreign credit cards?
Major hotels and chains accept Visa, Mastercard, and Amex. Smaller boutique hotels and ryokan-style inns may be cash-only or only accept Japanese cards — confirm before booking. Always have backup cash for incidentals.

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