Travel advice for Cambodia
From travel safety to visa requirements, discover the best tips for traveling to Cambodia
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Finding accommodation in Cambodia is seldom a problem. The major tourist centres of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville all have plenty of accommodation in all categories, and even smaller towns usually have a reasonable choice of guesthouses and a couple of modest hotels.
Most budget rooms cost in the region of $7 a night (slightly more in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap) and are usually clean and tidy with cotton sheet(s), basic toiletries and towels, a TV and ceiling fan, and sometimes with optional air conditioning for an extra $5 or so a night. A lot of budget guesthouses and hotels also have fancier rooms with air conditioning for around $15 a night.
Virtually all except the very cheapest budget rooms come with en-suite bathroom with Western-style toilet and sometimes hot water as well. Wi-fi is now available in the vast majority of places, although mosquito nets are only rarely provided – bring your own. A few places also have dorm beds, typically costing around $3–10 per night, and there are a couple of hostels in Siem Reap.
On the islands a number of establishments offer hammocks for a few dollars, and tents ($6–25), the most expensive of which are crafted into spacious “rooms”.
Note that you might also be able to bargain down your room rate if you’re going to be staying in one guesthouse or hotel for a few nights or longer, especially in more downmarket places.
Luxury accommodation is widely available in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang, Sihanoukville and Kep, with even a few places elsewhere. It’s worth making a reservation if you want to stay somewhere particular, and you should always check online for special deals. Accommodation in this price bracket ranges from international five-star chain hotels through to chic boutique hotels and idyllic resorts constructed in traditional Khmer style. Many top-end establishments offer memorable style and luxury at far lower prices than you might pay in other Asian countries, although rates at the very best places still commonly run into hundreds of dollars per night.
At more expensive places be sure to check whether government tax and service are included in the rack rate, as these can add as much as 20% onto the bill.
From travel safety to visa requirements, discover the best tips for traveling to Cambodia
written by Andy Turner
updated 26.04.2021
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