The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Mad Monkey and The Funky Village lead for parties and pool days, Onederz and Lub d lead for a social but tidy base, and THE PLACE suits travellers who want a pool bar on Funky Lane.
- Rating: Onederz, Mad Monkey and Lub d score 4.7 on Google, with more than 1,300 reviews each.
- Where: All sit 6.3 to 6.8 km in a straight line from Angkor Wat, within a short walk of the Night Market and Pub Street.
- Price: Google price level $. Read the live rate for your dates on Agoda and Booking.com.
- Best for: Solo travellers who want people to share tuk-tuks, sunrise starts and dinners with.
Meeting people is the main reason many solo travellers book a hostel, and Siem Reap has several that do it well. The difference between them is the kind of evening they run: a pool party, a quiet quiz night or a long dinner table in a garden.
This page ranks the social hostels in our directory by atmosphere, rating and review volume. Facilities come from each hostel listing, linked in the sources, and the rating and area come from our directory. If you are still choosing between a bed in a shared room and a door of your own, read hostels in Siem Reap: dorm beds or private rooms first.
How We Compare Social Hostels
Four criteria decide the shortlist. The rating shows how guests feel overall. The review volume shows whether the score is reliable. The area shows how far you walk to food and bars. The price level shows the budget tier, and the live rate on Agoda and Booking.com gives the exact figure for your dates.
Social hostels at a glance
| Hostel | Google rating | Reviews | Area | Atmosphere |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onederz Siem Reap | 4.7 | More than 1,900 | Angkor Night Market St | Clean and social |
| Mad Monkey Siem Reap | 4.7 | More than 1,600 | Rose Apple Rd | Party hostel with a pool |
| The Funky Village | 4.6 | More than 1,600 | Funky Ln | Fun atmosphere with a pool |
| Lub d Siem Reap | 4.7 | More than 1,300 | Makara St | Modern and comfortable |
| The Twizt Lifestyle Hostel and Hotel | 4.6 | More than 1,100 | 16th Ave St | Lifestyle hostel with a bar |
| THE PLACE Hostel and Pool Bar | 4.6 | More than 360 | Funky Ln | Pool bar and social |
Rating, review count, area and atmosphere tag come from our directory. All carry price level $.
Review volume matters as much as the score. A 4.7 backed by more than 1,300 reviews tells you more than a 5.0 backed by a handful. Five of the six hostels in the table have more than 1,100 reviews each, and THE PLACE adds more than 360, still a solid base for a 4.6.
The Social Hostels in Detail
Onederz Siem Reap
Clean hostel & social
Mad Monkey Siem Reap
Party hostel & pool
The Funky Village
Fun atmosphere & pool
Lub d Siem Reap
Modern hostel & comfort
THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar
Pool bar & social
The Twizt - Lifestyle Hostel & Hotel
Lifestyle hostel & bar
Mad Monkey's Hostelworld listing shows two pools, a poolside bar, a daily Meet Up at 7pm and a Thursday pool party, so the social programme is part of the stay. Our Mad Monkey review covers how loud it gets. The Funky Village is adults-only and lists a large pool, a poolside bar and a sky bar.
Onederz lists an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar and a snack bar, and our Onederz review looks at the value. Lub d lists a pool with a swim-up bar and a bar-restaurant. THE PLACE lists an outdoor pool with a poolside bar on booking sites; ask the hostel whether it arranges Angkor Wat tours.
Which Hostel for Which Evening
Match the hostel to the mood
- Party and pool: Mad Monkey or The Funky Village.
- Social with tidy rooms: Onederz or Lub d.
- Pool bar on Funky Lane: THE PLACE.
- Bar and lifestyle feel: The Twizt.
Two head-to-head guides help when the shortlist has two names: Onederz or Mad Monkey and Lub d or The Funky Village. Travelling as a woman? The page on female dorms and safe hostels lists the hostels with female dorms.
A Solo Traveller's Routine in a Social Hostel
The easiest way to meet people is to use the hostel rhythm. Arrive in the afternoon, when the common room fills after the temple day. Join the first evening activity, whether it is a pool game, a bar night or a group dinner, and ask who plans to see Angkor Wat at sunrise. A tuk-tuk shared between three or four travellers lowers the cost per person and gives you a built-in temple group.
Dorm size also shapes the social side. A six-bed room gives you roommates to talk to, while a ten-bed room gives you more faces and less quiet. Private rooms inside a social hostel keep the common areas open to you and close the door at night, which many solo travellers value after a few days on the road.
A simple social plan
- 1Day one: book a dorm of four to six beds for easy conversation.
- 2Day two: join the group tuk-tuk to the temples at dawn.
- 3Day three: take the afternoon at the pool and the evening at the bar.
- 4Day four: switch to a private room if you need a quiet night.
Balancing Fun and Sleep
A hostel with a pool bar delivers company until late. If you plan a sunrise at Angkor Wat, pick a smaller dorm, ask for a room on the side away from the bar, and bring earplugs. One Hostelworld reviewer calls Lub d very quiet, which shows how much the hostel and the room position matter.
Some travellers prefer to sleep in a calm place and walk to the social hostel for the evening. Our guide to quiet hostels for light sleepers lists the options, and the page on hostels with a pool shows which pools are on site.
Before You Click the Price Button
Checklist
- Dates: enter your exact dates, since the rate changes with the season.
- Cancellation: choose a rate with free cancellation until a date that suits you.
- Total price: compare the final figure with taxes and fees on both platforms.
- Bed type: confirm dorm size or private room on the listing.
- Recent reviews: read the newest ones for comments on noise and cleanliness.
Prefer a private room in a social building? See private rooms in Siem Reap hostels. Open the hostel on both Agoda and Booking.com, compare, then book.
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FAQ
What is the most social hostel in Siem Reap?
Mad Monkey and The Funky Village run the most active pool scenes. Onederz and Lub d are social too, with a tidier, calmer feel.
Are Siem Reap hostels good for solo female travellers?
Several list female dorms. See female dorms and safe hostels for the check list.
Do social hostels have a pool?
Mad Monkey, The Funky Village, Onederz, Lub d and THE PLACE all list a pool on their booking pages. Our page on hostels with a pool compares them.
How far are the social hostels from Pub Street?
The Hostelworld listing puts The Funky Village about five minutes on foot from Pub Street and the Night Markets. For THE PLACE, check the distance on the booking page map.
Where do I find the live price?
Open the hostel on Agoda and Booking.com for your dates and compare the total with taxes. See how to book a hotel in Siem Reap.
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