The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Pick Lub d for a modern, relaxed base in Wat Bo with a swim-up pool bar. Pick The Funky Village for an adults-only, pool-centred social stay.
- Rating: Lub d holds 4.7 on more than 1,300 Google reviews, The Funky Village 4.6 on more than 1,600.
- Where: Lub d is on Makara Street in Wat Bo (6.8 km straight line to Angkor Wat). The Funky Village is on Funky Lane in Steung Thmey (6.3 km).
- Price: Both carry Google price level $. Read the live rate on Agoda and Booking.com for your dates.
- Rules: The Funky Village admits adults aged 18 and over, and its dorms accept guests up to 40.
Both hostels hold strong Google scores and the same price level, so the real decision is about atmosphere and rules. Lub d reads as a modern, relaxed hostel with a quiet street. The Funky Village is built around its pool, with a poolside bar, a sky bar and an adults-only policy.
The table below sets the directory numbers beside the listing facts. The sections after it turn them into a choice. For full reviews, open the Lub d review and the Funky Village review. If Lub d is your pick, the page on dorm or private room at Lub d comes next.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Lub d Siem Reap
Modern hostel & comfort
The Funky Village
Fun atmosphere & pool
| Point | Lub d Siem Reap | The Funky Village |
|---|---|---|
| Google rating | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Reviews | More than 1,300 | More than 1,600 |
| Price level | $ | $ |
| Area | Wat Bo area, Makara Street | Steung Thmey Village, Funky Lane |
| Straight-line km to Angkor Wat | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Pool | Pool with swim-up bar | Large pool and poolside bar |
| Extras on the listing | Daily events, free luggage storage | Sky bar, free parking |
| Rooms | Air-conditioned dorms and private rooms | Dorms from 4 to 28 beds, private en-suite rooms |
| Guest rules | Age rule not stated on the listing | Adults only, aged 18 and over |
| Breakfast | Not stated on the listing | Not included |
Ratings, reviews, area and distance come from our directory. Pool, rooms and rules come from the public listings cited below. Read the live rate on Agoda and Booking.com.
Social Atmosphere or Calm
The Funky Village leans into its pool. The Hostelworld listing describes a large swimming pool, a poolside bar and a sky bar. Ask the front desk for the pool hours on arrival. The adults-only rule shapes the crowd, and the hostel states that dormitory guests are up to 40 years old. That creates a peer group of young adult travellers.
Lub d offers a social setting too, with a pool bar and daily events, and one recent guest comment on its listing describes a quiet stay. It suits travellers who want company at the pool and a calmer return to the room. If you wish to compare noise more widely, see quiet hostels in Siem Reap.
Location and Surroundings
Lub d stands in Wat Bo Village, about 500 m from Pub Street and the Night Market according to its listing. The Funky Village lies in Steung Thmey, and listings put it about five minutes on foot from Pub Street, close to the Angkor Night Market. Both sit in the 6.3 to 6.8 km straight-line band from Angkor Wat, so temple mornings involve a tuk-tuk either way.
The difference is subtle: Lub d favours the Wat Bo street scene with cafes and street food, and The Funky Village favours the Night Market side of town. More area help is on where to stay in Siem Reap.
Rooms, Dorms and Rules
What the listings show
- Lub d: air-conditioned dorms with privacy curtains and private rooms, with shared bathrooms offering hot and cold showers.
- The Funky Village: air-conditioned dorms from 4 to 28 beds with lockers, mixed or female, plus private en-suite doubles, twins, family rooms and deluxe rooms.
- The Funky Village: breakfast is not included, so budget for a morning meal.
- The Funky Village: check-in runs from 14:00 to 01:00, which suits late arrivals.
- Lub d: free luggage storage is listed.
Listings differ on dorm sizes, so open the platform page for your dates and confirm the options.
What the Scores Say
The two scores sit within one tenth of a point, and both rest on large samples: more than 1,300 reviews for Lub d and more than 1,600 for The Funky Village. A gap of 0.1 on volumes this size is small, so treat the hostels as equals on quality and decide on setting. The larger review count at The Funky Village shows heavy traffic, which fits a hostel built around a pool and games.
Read the newest reviews for each hostel before you book. Look for remarks on the pool area in the evening, on cleanliness of the shared bathrooms and on staff. Those three points move more stays than the headline score does.
Three reviews checks
- Check pool-area comments if you plan to sleep early.
- Check bathroom comments if you book a dorm.
- Check staff comments if you arrive late at night.
- Check the date of the newest review to confirm the standard is current.
Budget and Value
Both hostels hold Google price level $, so the nightly rate for a dorm bed sits in the budget tier on either platform. The real difference is in what the rate covers. The Funky Village states that breakfast is not included, which adds a morning cost. Lub d does not state a breakfast policy on its listing, so open the rate details to see what your chosen option includes.
Compare the same room type on the same dates, choose free cancellation while plans are open, and compare the final total with taxes on Agoda and on Booking.com. A private room usually costs more than a dorm bed, and sharing a twin or double with a partner often brings the per-person cost close to a dorm. For other budget stays, see cheap hotels in Siem Reap.
Which Hostel Fits You
| If you are | Pick | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Travelling as a family or with teenagers | Lub d | The Funky Village admits adults only |
| Wanting a pool-centred social scene | The Funky Village | Large pool, poolside bar and sky bar |
| Wanting a calmer Wat Bo base | Lub d | A reviewer calls it quiet |
| Needing a big dorm choice | The Funky Village | Dorm sizes up to 28 beds |
| Wanting the highest score | Lub d | 4.7 against 4.6 |
Verdicts reflect fit and use the directory rating plus public listings.
Both choices sit at price level $. Check the live rate for your dates, because high season (November to February) and the rainy season (roughly May to October) move the numbers. See Siem Reap hotel reviews for other verdicts.
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FAQ
Which is better, Lub d or The Funky Village?
Lub d suits a modern, calmer stay with a swim-up bar. The Funky Village suits adults who want a pool-centred social scene.
Is The Funky Village adults only?
Yes. The listing says guests must be 18 or over, and dorm guests up to 40 years old.
Do both hostels have private rooms?
Yes. Lub d lists private rooms and The Funky Village lists private en-suite rooms.
Is breakfast included?
The Funky Village lists breakfast as not included. The Lub d listing does not state it, so check the rate details.
Where do I see the live price?
Open each hostel on Agoda and Booking.com with your dates, then compare the total with taxes and cancellation terms.
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