The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Rates climb through November. Early-month dates often still carry shoulder-season rates, and the second half of the month moves towards high-season levels.
- Dates: In 2026 the Water Festival public holiday runs from 23 to 25 November, so the last week of the month is busier for domestic travel.
- Book ahead: Book early for the last week of November. Early November leaves more room to compare, and a free-cancellation rate suits every week.
- Price levels: Hostels and guesthouses carry Google price level $, boutique and mid-range hotels $$. Read the live rate on Agoda and Booking.com.
- Best for: Travellers who want dry weather and a lower rate than the December peak.
November is the month when Siem Reap changes gear. The rain fades, the roads dry out and the first wave of high-season visitors arrives. Hotels respond with rising rates, and the rise builds week by week.
This page shows how to use the early weeks, what the Water Festival does to the last week, and how to book well. It belongs to the high season hotel prices group, and it quotes no average rate: the live figure on the booking platforms is the one to trust.
Early November Against Late November
Early November sits between the rainy season and the dry peak. The first two weeks often offer a wider choice of rooms and a gentler rate than later in the month, and the live pages confirm it for your dates. The second half moves closer to the December pattern as more visitors arrive for the dry weather.
November week by week
| Period | What to expect | Booking advice |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 14 November | Widest choice of rooms | Book soon on a flexible rate |
| 15 to 22 November | Rates climbing as the high season opens | Book early |
| 23 to 25 November (2026) | Water Festival holiday, extra domestic travel | Reserve as soon as dates are set |
| 26 to 30 November | Busy dry-season weeks before December | Book early on a free-cancellation rate |
The week bands are a planning guide based on the season and the 2026 public holiday calendar. Rates for your dates are on the live booking pages.
The Water Festival Weekend
The Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) is a national public holiday, on 23 to 25 November in 2026. Dates shift every year, so confirm them before you book. Cambodian families travel during the holiday, and the Siem Reap hotel market feels the extra demand.
The booking rule for this holiday, and for Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben, is on hotels during Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben. If you can shift your stay by a few nights either side of the holiday, the live rate on Agoda and Booking.com shows the saving.
The Weather You Get
November usually brings the end of the rains and the start of the cooler dry weather. The temples are green from the rainy season, which makes November a good month for photographs. Morning visits to Angkor stay comfortable, and a pool or a shaded terrace suits the warm afternoons.
- Choose a stay with a pool if afternoons by the water matter to you: hotels with a pool under 60 dollars lists the options.
- Pick a location near the Old Market for evenings on foot.
- Read recent reviews for November stays, because they show how the hotel handles busy weeks.
How to Book Your November Stay
A clear routine keeps the price check short. Start with the type of stay, then the area, then the dates.
A November booking routine
- 1Choose hostel, guesthouse or mid-range hotel from the price levels $ and $$.
- 2Pick the area with where to stay in Siem Reap.
- 3Open the same hotel on Agoda and Booking.com and note the total for your dates.
- 4Move your dates by two or three nights and compare again.
- 5Book a rate with free cancellation while your plans settle.
Prefer a mix of stay types across a longer trip? Start with the best mid-range hotels for the second half of the trip and cheap hotels for the first.
Choosing Where to Stay in November
November weather suits walking, so the area matters more than the pool for many visitors. The Old Market and Pub Street area puts restaurants and bars at your door. Wat Bo and the river area offer calmer evenings. Street 30 and Preah Sihanouk Avenue shorten the morning ride towards Angkor Wat, with the closest directory stays at 3.7 to 4.6 km in a straight line.
Distances in our directory are straight-line kilometres to Angkor Wat. The location guide compares the areas in more detail, and the hotel scams and safety page shows how to confirm a listing is genuine before you pay.
Well-Reviewed Stays to Shortlist
Strong ratings built on many reviews make safe starting points when rooms tighten. These four stays come from our directory, with ratings and straight-line distances to Angkor Wat. Read the live rate for your November dates on Agoda and Booking.com.
Onederz Siem Reap
Clean hostel & social
Lub d Siem Reap
Modern hostel & comfort
Golden Temple Residence
Exceptional value & top service
Shintana Saya La Maison
Exceptional value & top service
- Onederz Siem Reap: hostel, price level $, 4.7 on Google across more than 1,900 reviews.
- Lub d Siem Reap: hostel, price level $, 4.7 across more than 1,300 reviews.
- Golden Temple Residence: hotel, price level $$, 4.9 across more than 800 reviews, on Sok San Road.
- Shintana Saya La Maison: hotel, price level $$, 5.0 across more than 500 reviews, 3.7 km from Angkor Wat in a straight line.
The wider choice lives in cheap hotels in Siem Reap and hostels in Siem Reap.
What Comes After November
December brings the year's highest demand, so travellers who stay into December can read Siem Reap hotel prices at Christmas and New Year before they fix their dates. For a stay in the new year, booking a Siem Reap hotel in January and February sets out the booking plan.
Planning a larger budget than about 100 dollars a night? The luxury hotels guide covers the resorts above this guide's range.
Quick quiz
Three questions to check what you kept.
FAQ
Is November a good month to visit Siem Reap?
Yes. The rains fade, the temples stay green and the dry weather arrives. Early November offers the easiest choice of rooms.
Are hotel rates higher in November than in the rainy season?
They rise from the rainy season low, with the steepest climb in the second half of the month. Read the live rate on Agoda and Booking.com for your dates.
When is the Water Festival in 2026?
The public holiday runs from 23 to 25 November in 2026. The date moves each year, so confirm it before you book.
When should I book for November?
Early November leaves more room to compare, so book soon on a flexible rate. For the last week of the month, book early and choose free cancellation.
Is November cheaper than December?
December carries the peak of the high season, and the Christmas to New Year stretch is the busiest period. Compare live rates for both months to see the gap for your hotel.
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