The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Stay by the river for charm and calm, and beside the Old Market for food and shopping on the doorstep. Riversoul Boutique is the directory's riverside pick.
- Where: Wat Bo and the river lanes, Sok San Road, Angkor Night Market Street and Sivutha Boulevard, with straight-line distances of 5.7 to 6.8 km to Angkor Wat.
- Rating: Onederz Siem Reap holds 4.7 on more than 1,900 reviews, Golden Temple Residence 4.9, Central Suite Residence 4.8 and Riversoul Boutique 4.7.
- Price: Hostels carry price level $, boutique hotels $$. Read the live rate for your dates on Agoda and Booking.com.
- Best for: Travellers who want to walk to the market, cafes and the river path.
The Siem Reap river runs through the old town, and the Old Market sits close beside it. A hotel in this pocket puts breakfast, markets, cafes and sunset strolls within a short walk of your door.
This page lists the directory stays around the river and the market, compares them in a table and points you to the live rate. It belongs with the guides to Pub Street, Wat Bo, quiet residential areas and the Angkor road.
What the River and Market Area Offers
The old town gathers the Old Market, Pub Street and the Night Market within a few minutes of each other. The river gives the area a softer edge, with paths, cafes and the footbridge that links the centre with Wat Bo.
What you get
- Markets: the Old Market and the Night Market a few minutes away.
- Food: a wide choice from street kitchens to sit-down restaurants.
- River walks: calm paths for the late afternoon.
- Transport: tuk-tuks waiting at the market and along the main roads.
Local guides describe a walk of roughly 5 to 15 minutes between Wat Bo and the Old Market. Booking.com lists Khmer Mansion Boutique Hotel within about 200 metres of the Night Market and Pub Street, which shows how tightly the old town packs together.
Directory Stays Around the River and Market
Six well-rated stays
Riversoul Boutique
Riverside charm
Memoire D 'Angkor Boutique Hotel
Colonial charm & pool
Khmer Mansion Boutique Hotel
Khmer design & comfort
Central Suite Residence
Central location & style
Onederz Siem Reap
Clean hostel & social
Golden Temple Residence
Exceptional value & top service
Riversoul Boutique (4.7 on 270 reviews) is the one stay that the directory describes as riverside charm. Memoire D 'Angkor Boutique Hotel (4.6 on 606 reviews) sits on Sivuth Boulevard and is listed for colonial charm. Khmer Mansion Boutique Hotel (4.8 on 391 reviews), Central Suite Residence (4.8 on 546 reviews) and Golden Temple Residence (4.9 on 833 reviews) are close to Sok San Road and the market. Onederz Siem Reap (4.7 on more than 1,900 reviews) is the social hostel near the Night Market.
Comparison Table
| Hotel | Area | Type | Price level | Rating | Reviews | Km to Angkor Wat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riversoul Boutique | Wat Bo | Boutique Hotel | $$ | 4.7 | 270 | 6.1 |
| Memoire D 'Angkor Boutique Hotel | Sivuth Blv | Boutique Hotel | $$ | 4.6 | 606 | 5.7 |
| Khmer Mansion Boutique Hotel | Mondul 1 Commune | Boutique Hotel | $$ | 4.8 | 391 | 6.6 |
| Central Suite Residence | Sok San Rd | Boutique Hotel | $$ | 4.8 | 546 | 6.6 |
| Golden Temple Residence | Sok San Rd | Hotel | $$ | 4.9 | 833 | 6.7 |
| Onederz Siem Reap | Angkor Night Market St | Hostel | $ | 4.7 | 1,925 | 6.4 |
Source: our Siem Reap directory. Distances are straight-line to Angkor Wat. Confirm the live rate on Agoda and Booking.com.
The pattern is clear. Boutique hotels at $$ concentrate in the quieter pockets, while the hostel at $ stays beside the Night Market. All six are 5.7 to 6.7 km from Angkor Wat, so a morning tuk-tuk takes a similar time from each.
How to Choose Between River and Market
River stays suit travellers who value calm evenings and a leafy outlook. Market stays suit travellers who want to dine, shop and wander. Both reach the other in minutes.
| If you want | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Calm evenings with cafes | Riversoul Boutique | Listed for riverside charm |
| Colonial character | Memoire D 'Angkor Boutique Hotel | Listed for colonial charm |
| Stylish rooms near the markets | Khmer Mansion Boutique Hotel | Close to the Night Market per Booking.com |
| A social hostel | Onederz Siem Reap | Clean hostel and social crowd, 4.7 on 1,925 reviews |
Pub Street energy sits close by, so read noise near Pub Street if sound matters to you. For a calmer corner, see quiet residential areas.
Making the Most of a Market-Side Base
A base beside the Old Market works hard for you. Breakfast, a coffee, a bag of fruit and a souvenir stop all happen on foot, and the tuk-tuk ride to the temples starts at the door. The plan below shows a typical rhythm.
A day on the old-town loop
- 1Early: a tuk-tuk to Angkor Wat for sunrise, then back for breakfast.
- 2Midday: a rest in your room while the heat peaks, then a market wander.
- 3Late afternoon: a walk along the river as the light softens.
- 4Evening: dinner near the Old Market, then the Night Market or an early night.
Keep one evening free for a quiet dinner away from the strip. The streets around the market and the river offer small restaurants that fill up with locals and visitors alike, and the walk home stays short.
When Another Area Fits Better
The old town is the most convenient base, and it is also the busiest. Travellers who want deeper calm can compare Wat Bo. Travellers who want a shorter morning ride can read about the stays on the road to Angkor Wat. Guests who plan to eat, drink and dance every night will enjoy staying near Pub Street.
Whichever area you choose, the town is small and a tuk-tuk links any two corners in minutes. The best base is the one that matches your evenings, and the table above gives you six well-rated places to start the search on Agoda and Booking.com.
Check Price and Book
Open each shortlisted hotel on Agoda and Booking.com with your exact dates. Compare the total price including taxes and fees, and read the cancellation terms before you click. The facilities list on each listing confirms pool, breakfast and airport transfer.
Booking checklist
- Dates: enter arrival and departure days first.
- Total: compare the final figure on both platforms.
- Cancellation: choose free cancellation while plans are moving.
- Rate band: confirm the live rate sits inside your budget.
- Recent reviews: skim the newest ten for comments on noise and cleanliness.
For budgets above about 100 dollars a night, the luxury hotels guide takes over. High season from November to February fills the old town early, so book ahead for those months.
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FAQ
Which hotels are closest to the Old Market?
Booking.com lists Khmer Mansion Boutique Hotel within about 200 metres of the Night Market and Pub Street. Sok San Road and Angkor Night Market Street also hold directory stays.
Is there a riverside hotel in the directory?
Riversoul Boutique in Wat Bo is listed for riverside charm, at 4.7 on 270 reviews.
How far is the old town from Angkor Wat?
The directory stays here sit 5.7 to 6.8 km from Angkor Wat in a straight line.
Are river hotels quiet?
Evenings by the river are calmer than on the Pub Street strip. See Wat Bo hotels and guesthouses for the residential side.
Can I stay here on a small budget?
Yes. Onederz Siem Reap carries Google price level $. Confirm the live rate for your dates on Agoda and Booking.com.
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