The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Seven stays in our directory pair a rating of 4.6 to 4.8 with more than 500 reviews: Onederz, Mad Monkey, Lub d, The Funky Village, Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse, Memoire d'Angkor and Central Suite Residence.
- How to read: Rating shows the average mood, review count shows how far to trust it. Read both, then open the newest comments for noise, cleanliness and staff.
- Rating: Four hostels sit between 4.6 and 4.7 on Google across 1,300 to 1,900 reviews each. The guesthouse and one boutique hotel reach 4.8 on around 500 reviews.
- Price: Hostels and the guesthouse carry the Google price level $, the boutique hotels $$. Check the live rate on Agoda and Booking.com for your dates.
- Best for: Readers who want a short list of proven stays before they open the booking sites.
A star rating tells you the average, and a review count tells you how much that average can be trusted. A 4.7 built on 1,900 reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 built on 30, and this page shows you how to use that difference when you compare Siem Reap stays.
Below you will find the seven best-reviewed non-luxury stays in our directory, a simple method for reading their reviews, and a link to a full single-hotel review for each one. The budget and mid-range hotels guide gives the wider picture, and each review below turns the numbers into a verdict by traveller profile.
The Strongest Reviews in Our Directory
Every rating, review count, area and distance in this table comes from our Siem Reap directory. Distances are straight-line kilometres to Angkor Wat. Review counts are rounded down.
Onederz Siem Reap
Clean hostel & social
Mad Monkey Siem Reap
Party hostel & pool
Lub d Siem Reap
Modern hostel & comfort
The Funky Village
Fun atmosphere & pool
Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse
Quiet guesthouse & garden
Memoire D 'Angkor Boutique Hotel
Colonial charm & pool
Central Suite Residence
Central location & style
| Stay | Type | Google rating | Reviews | Area | Straight-line km to Angkor Wat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onederz Siem Reap | Hostel | 4.7 | More than 1,900 | Angkor Night Market St | 6.4 |
| Mad Monkey Siem Reap | Hostel | 4.7 | More than 1,600 | Rose Apple Rd | 6.5 |
| Lub d Siem Reap | Hostel | 4.7 | More than 1,300 | Wat Bo area | 6.8 |
| The Funky Village | Hostel | 4.6 | More than 1,600 | Steung Thmey Village | 6.3 |
| Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse | Guesthouse | 4.8 | More than 500 | Wat Bo Rd | 5.9 |
| Memoire d'Angkor Boutique Hotel | Boutique hotel | 4.6 | More than 600 | Sivuth Blv | 5.7 |
| Central Suite Residence | Boutique hotel | 4.8 | More than 500 | Sok San Rd | 6.6 |
Source: our Siem Reap directory. Hostels and the guesthouse hold Google price level $, the boutique hotels $$.
How to Read a Rating and a Review Count
Start with the number of reviews, then the rating. Large volumes smooth out one-off bad nights and one-off lucky ones. All seven stays above clear 500 reviews, which makes their averages dependable.
Five steps for reading reviews
- Compare like with like: a hostel at 4.7 and a boutique hotel at 4.7 promise different things, so read each against its own type.
- Open the newest reviews first: staff, cleaning and building work change faster than a long-run average.
- Look for repeated phrases: three guests mentioning the same pool, bed or street noise is a pattern worth weighing.
- Read the three-star comments: they usually name the one detail that decides whether the stay suits you.
- Match the reviewer to yourself: a solo backpacker and a couple with a toddler rate the same room differently.
A rating also reflects expectations. Hostels collect high scores for atmosphere and value, while boutique hotels collect them for service and design. Choose the type first, using hostels in Siem Reap or mid-range hotels as your starting point.
What Guests Tend to Mention
Public listings show a few themes. The Hostelworld listing for Mad Monkey shows two swimming pools, a poolside bar and restaurant and nightly events, so read the newest reviews for noise before you book. The Funky Village admits adults only (18 and over) according to Hostelworld. Memoire d'Angkor stands on a busy road about a ten-minute walk from Pub Street and the Old Market, according to one review site, and has a pool with cabanas. Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse has a tropical garden on its Hostelworld listing, and a guest review praises the pool, the restaurant and the staff. Central Suite Residence sits on Sok San Road with an outdoor pool and a separate children's pool.
Each of those points is explored with sources in the single-hotel reviews. Treat the summaries as a first filter, then confirm the facilities list on the booking page for your dates.
The Seven Single-Hotel Reviews
- Onederz Siem Reap hostel review: a polished hostel beside the Night Market.
- Mad Monkey review: the party hostel, with a verdict on noise.
- Lub d review: rooms, pool and a Wat Bo location.
- The Funky Village review: an adults-only hostel with a pool.
- Babel guesthouse review: a garden guesthouse on Wat Bo Road.
- Memoire d'Angkor review: a boutique hotel with a pool and cabanas.
- Central Suite Residence review: central suites with a pool near Pub Street.
For a side-by-side view, the sister pages on guesthouses and homestays and cheap hotels compared place these stays next to alternatives.
Which Review Suits Which Traveller
A good review habit starts with your own profile. Use the table to jump to the page that answers your question first, then come back for the rest.
| If you are | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A solo traveller who likes company | Onederz or Lub d | Both hold 4.7 on more than 1,300 reviews and sit in the town centre area |
| Travelling with friends who want a pool party | Mad Monkey | Two pools and nightly events appear on its Hostelworld listing |
| Adult, social and pool-minded | The Funky Village | Adults-only policy and a poolside bar |
| After a calm garden base | Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse | 4.8 on more than 500 reviews, with a garden and a pool |
| A couple or a family wanting a private room | Memoire d'Angkor or Central Suite Residence | Boutique style, a pool and space beyond a hostel room |
Pools, policies and room types come from public listings. Read the facilities list again on the booking page for your dates.
Confirm the Live Rate Before You Book
Rates in Siem Reap move with the season: high season runs from November to February, and the rainy season from roughly May to October brings softer demand. A review tells you what a stay feels like, and the booking page tells you what it costs on your dates. Open the same hotel on Agoda and on Booking.com, compare the total with taxes, and pick a rate with free cancellation while plans are moving. The page on how to book a hotel in Siem Reap explains the differences.
Planning to spend more than about 100 dollars a night? The luxury hotels guide covers resorts above this range.
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FAQ
Which Siem Reap hotel has the highest Google rating in your directory?
Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse and Central Suite Residence both hold 4.8, on more than 500 reviews each. The three biggest hostels hold 4.7 on far larger volumes.
Is a 5.0 rating better than a 4.7?
Not automatically. A 5.0 resting on few reviews is less reliable than a 4.7 resting on 1,900. Always read the rating beside the review count.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings, review counts, areas and distances come from our Siem Reap directory, which records Google data. Facilities come from booking listings and each review page lists its sources.
Do reviews tell me the nightly price?
Reviews describe the stay and the booking pages show the rate. Open Agoda and Booking.com with your dates to read the live price.
Which review should I read first?
Pick the one that matches your travel style: a hostel review for social stays, the guesthouse review for a garden base, or a boutique hotel review for a pool and a calmer room.
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