The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Pick a hostel or guesthouse (price level $) for the lowest bill and the friendliest crowd, and a boutique or mid-range hotel (price level $$) for a quiet room, a pool and a proper breakfast.
- Where: Most of our listed budget stays sit 5.7 to 7.5 km in a straight line from Angkor Wat, around the Old Market, Pub Street and Wat Bo. A handful on Street 30 and Preah Sihanouk Avenue are closer, at 3.7 to 4.6 km.
- Rating: The best-reviewed stays in our directory score 4.6 to 5.0 on Google, and several hostels hold 4.7 across more than 1,300 reviews.
- Price: Rates move with the season, so the page sends you to Agoda and Booking.com for the live figure on your dates.
- Luxury: Looking at five-star resorts instead? Our luxury hotels guide covers them and is linked at the end of this page.
Siem Reap rewards travellers who spend wisely. A clean hostel bed, a quiet guesthouse garden or a boutique room with a pool all sit within a few minutes of each other, and the town is small enough that a good base saves hours every day.
This guide gathers hostels, guesthouses and mid-range hotels in one place and shows how to choose between them. Every rating, review count and distance below comes from our Siem Reap directory, and the live price is one click away on Agoda and Booking.com.
Three Kinds of Stay at a Glance
Siem Reap stays fall into three groups that suit different trips. Each group has its own page in this guide, so you can go deeper once you know where you fit.
How the three groups compare
| Type | Google price level | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel | $ | Solo travellers and groups who like company | Dorm beds or private rooms, a social area, often a pool and a bar |
| Guesthouse | $ | Quiet stays on a small budget | A simple room, a garden, a host who knows the town |
| Boutique or mid-range hotel | $$ | Couples, families and anyone who values a calm room | Private room with air-con, pool, breakfast, more space and design |
Price levels are the Google Maps tiers recorded in our directory. Nightly rates change by season, so check the live price before booking.
If your budget is tight, start with cheap hotels in Siem Reap or hostels in Siem Reap. If you want more comfort for a moderate rate, read the best mid-range hotels and boutique hotels without the luxury price.
Well-Reviewed Stays From Our Directory
These six stays combine a high rating with a solid number of reviews, which makes them reliable starting points. Distances are straight-line kilometres to Angkor Wat, calculated from the map coordinates.
Onederz Siem Reap
Clean hostel & social
Lub d Siem Reap
Modern hostel & comfort
Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse
Quiet guesthouse & garden
Central Suite Residence
Central location & style
Golden Temple Residence
Exceptional value & top service
Shintana Saya La Maison
Exceptional value & top service
Onederz and Lub d lead the hostel group with 4.7 on Google and more than 1,300 reviews each. Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse reaches 4.8 on 514 reviews and suits travellers who want calm. Central Suite Residence and Golden Temple Residence represent the $$ boutique tier, and Shintana Saya La Maison sits closest to Angkor Wat of the six, at 3.7 km. Read the hotel reviews for the details on each.
Choose Your Area First
Location shapes your days more than the room does. The Old Market and Pub Street area puts restaurants, bars and tuk-tuks at your door. Wat Bo and the streets around the river offer calmer evenings and a short ride into town. Street 30 and Preah Sihanouk Avenue shorten the morning ride to the temples.
Quick area guide
- Old Market and Pub Street: best for first-timers who want food and nightlife on foot.
- Wat Bo and the river: best for quiet evenings with cafes close by.
- Sok San Road: best for central boutique hotels with easy access to everything.
- Street 30 and Preah Sihanouk Avenue: best for shorter rides to Angkor Wat.
The full area-by-area comparison lives in where to stay in Siem Reap, and the distances to the temples, the airport and Pub Street are in hotels near Angkor Wat, the airport and Pub Street.
Match the Stay to Your Trip
Your travel style narrows the choice quickly. Families look for connecting rooms and a shaded pool, couples look for a quiet garden, and solo travellers look for a social hostel with a good common room.
- Family hotels with a pool, space and an easy breakfast.
- Hotels for couples and solo travellers with calm rooms and good company.
- Hotels with a pool under 60 dollars for hot afternoons after the temples.
- Guesthouses and homestays for a personal welcome.
What to Check Before You Pay
A few minutes of checking turns a good listing into a good stay. The same points apply to a hostel dorm, a guesthouse room and a boutique suite, so keep this list open while you compare.
Before you confirm
- Cancellation: choose a rate with free cancellation until a date that suits your plans.
- Total price: taxes and service fees sometimes appear only at the last step, so compare the final figure on both platforms.
- Room facts: air-conditioning, hot water, a private or shared bathroom and a window.
- Recent reviews: read the newest ones for comments on noise, cleanliness and staff.
- Airport pick-up: ask whether the stay arranges it and what it costs, then agree the price in writing.
If you want a five-star experience instead, our luxury hotels guide covers the resorts above this guide's range, and this guide stays focused on stays up to about 100 dollars a night.
Timing and Booking
Siem Reap has a high season from November to February, when skies are dry and rooms fill early. The rainy season brings lower rates and greener temples. See hotel prices by month to pick your window.
A simple booking routine
- 1Choose your area and your stay type from the sections above.
- 2Open the same hotel on Agoda and Booking.com with your exact dates.
- 3Compare the total price including taxes and fees.
- 4Choose a rate with free cancellation while your plans are still moving.
- 5Book, then save the confirmation with the hotel address in Khmer for your tuk-tuk driver.
Our page on how to book a hotel in Siem Reap explains the differences between the two platforms, and hotel scams and safety shows how to confirm a listing is genuine.
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FAQ
Where is the best area to stay in Siem Reap on a budget?
The Old Market and Pub Street area suits first-time visitors who want food and nightlife on foot, while Wat Bo and the river area suit travellers who prefer quiet evenings. See where to stay in Siem Reap for the full comparison.
Are hostels in Siem Reap good for solo travellers?
Yes. The top hostels in our directory, Onederz and Lub d, both hold 4.7 on Google with more than 1,300 reviews, and many offer private rooms as well as dorms.
How far are budget hotels from Angkor Wat?
Most of the stays in our directory sit 5.7 to 7.5 km in a straight line from Angkor Wat. Hotels on Street 30 are closer, at about 3.7 km.
When is the cheapest time to book a hotel in Siem Reap?
The rainy season, from May to October, brings the lowest rates. See hotel prices by month for a month-by-month view.
Should I book on Agoda or Booking.com?
Check both for your dates and compare the total price with taxes and cancellation terms. The differences are explained in how to book a hotel in Siem Reap.
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