The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: This band offers the strongest value in Siem Reap: private rooms, air conditioning, often a pool and a choice of breakfast, at a 4.6 or higher rating.
- Price: Our directory marks these stays $ or $$. Confirm on Agoda and Booking.com that the live rate for your dates falls between 20 and 40 dollars.
- Includes: A pool is common among the top stays, and breakfast varies by rate, so read the facilities line.
- Best for: Couples, small families and anyone who wants a private room and a pool.
- Where: Sok San Road, Wat Bo, the Night Market area and Funky Lane, 5.7 to 7.5 km straight line from Angkor Wat.
The 20 to 40 dollar band is where most Siem Reap travellers end up, because it adds a private room, air conditioning and often a pool to a low price. The step up from the lowest band is small, and the comfort gain is large.
This page compares the best-rated stays that can reach the band, from $ hostels with private rooms to $$ boutique hotels. Choosing a lower budget? See hotels under 20 dollars. Looking for more space? The mid-range guide goes further, and the cheap hotels overview covers the whole budget range.
What 20 to 40 Dollars Can Buy
Rates move with the month and the room, so treat the band as your filter rather than a fixed price. A private room with its own bathroom, air conditioning and a pool is the typical target in this band, and the best-rated stays in the directory deliver it.
What to aim for
- A private room with its own bathroom.
- Air conditioning, confirmed on the listing for your room type.
- A pool for the hot afternoons.
- A choice between a rate with breakfast and a room-only rate.
- A host or front desk that arranges tuk-tuks and tours.
Check each line on the listing, because room types differ inside one property.
Pool and Breakfast: What the Listings Confirm
The directory does not record amenities, so these examples come from the stays' own pages and booking listings.
Verified extras
- Onederz Siem Reap lists four swimming pools and air conditioning in every room.
- Mad Monkey Siem Reap lists a swimming pool and a poolside bar.
- Golden Temple Residence lists a pool and a breakfast buffet for a fee.
- Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse lists a cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee.
- Lub d Siem Reap lists a pool and a breakfast offer.
For pools, see hotels with a pool under 60 dollars. For breakfast terms, see hostels and guesthouses with free breakfast.
Best-Rated Stays for This Band
These eight stays hold a rating of 4.6 or higher and at least 500 reviews. Open each on Agoda or Booking.com with your dates and confirm that the live rate fits 20 to 40 dollars.
Onederz Siem Reap
Clean hostel & social
Mad Monkey Siem Reap
Party hostel & pool
Lub d Siem Reap
Modern hostel & comfort
The Twizt - Lifestyle Hostel & Hotel
Lifestyle hostel & bar
Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse
Quiet guesthouse & garden
Central Suite Residence
Central location & style
Golden Temple Residence
Exceptional value & top service
Memoire D 'Angkor Boutique Hotel
Colonial charm & pool
The $ group leads on review volume: Onederz with more than 1,900, Mad Monkey with more than 1,600 and Lub d with more than 1,300. The $$ group leads on rating: Golden Temple Residence reaches 4.9 on more than 800 reviews, and Central Suite Residence reaches 4.8 on more than 540.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Eight stays for 20 to 40 dollars
| Stay | Type | Google price level | Rating | Reviews | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onederz Siem Reap | Hostel | $ | 4.7 | 1,925 | Angkor Night Market St |
| Mad Monkey Siem Reap | Hostel | $ | 4.7 | 1,688 | Rose Apple Rd |
| Lub d Siem Reap | Hostel | $ | 4.7 | 1,353 | Village |
| The Twizt - Lifestyle Hostel & Hotel | Hostel | $ | 4.6 | 1,144 | th Ave St |
| Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse | Guesthouse | $ | 4.8 | 514 | Wat Bo Rd |
| Central Suite Residence | Boutique Hotel | $$ | 4.8 | 546 | Sok San Rd |
| Golden Temple Residence | Hotel | $$ | 4.9 | 833 | Sok San Rd |
| Memoire D 'Angkor Boutique Hotel | Boutique Hotel | $$ | 4.6 | 606 | Sivuth Blv st |
Ratings and review counts come from our directory. Live rates vary by date.
Use the table to shortlist two or three, then compare their live rates. The area guide helps you pick between Sok San Road, Wat Bo and the Night Market streets.
Which Type Fits You: Hostel, Guesthouse or Boutique
Inside the band you can pick a social hostel with a private room, a quiet guesthouse or a $$ boutique hotel. Each suits a different trip, so match the type to your plans.
Three types in the band
| Type | Strength | Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel private room | Pool, bar and a social crowd | Evenings can be lively |
| Guesthouse | Calm rooms and a host who knows the town | Fewer facilities on site |
| Boutique hotel | Design, space and a quieter pool | The live rate may sit at the top of the band |
Read the room facts on the listing.
Couples and solo travellers can read the couples and solo guide, and families can read the family hotels page. For stays with strong design, see boutique hotels.
Many travellers split their stay: two nights in a social hostel private room to meet people, then two nights in a calm boutique hotel before flying home. Splitting lets you taste both styles and keeps the average rate inside the band. Book each part with free cancellation so you can adjust as your plans settle.
Review the total one last time before you pay: the room, the taxes, the fees and the cancellation date should all match what you expect. A two-minute check at this step protects the whole budget.
Whichever style you choose, save the booking confirmation and the stay's address in Khmer on your phone. Tuk-tuk drivers find the stay faster when they can read the name and street in their own language.
The same stay can fit the band in June and sit above it in January. High season runs November to February, and the rainy season from roughly May to October brings softer rates. See hotel prices by month for the calendar.
Book early for the high season and stay flexible for the rest of the year. Choose a flexible rate, then compare again before your cancellation deadline.
What to Check Before Booking
Before you confirm
- Total price: compare the final figure with taxes and fees on both platforms.
- Cancellation: pick a rate with free cancellation until a date that suits you.
- Room facts: air conditioning, bathroom type and window.
- Pool hours: some pools close in the evening.
- Breakfast: confirm whether the rate includes it.
- Recent reviews: read the newest ten for noise and cleanliness.
Planning to spend more than 100 dollars a night? The luxury hotels guide covers resorts in that range.
Compare stays in the directoryQuick quiz
Three questions to check what you kept.
FAQ
Is 30 dollars a good budget for a Siem Reap hotel?
Yes. It is the heart of the band, where private rooms, air conditioning and a pool are common. Confirm the live rate for your dates.
Do hotels in this band include breakfast?
It depends on the rate. Some stays offer breakfast for a fee and others include it in selected rates, so read the rate details.
Which area is best for 20 to 40 dollar hotels?
Sok San Road, Wat Bo and the Night Market area all hold well-rated stays. See where to stay.
Do these hotels have a pool?
Several do. Onederz, Mad Monkey and Golden Temple Residence list a pool. See pool hotels for more.
Should I book on Agoda or Booking.com?
Compare both for the same dates, then pick the better total with free cancellation. See how to book.
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