The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Street 30 and Preah Sihanouk Avenue sit closest to Angkor Wat, Wat Bo and the Night Market streets sit closest to Pub Street, and every area is about the same distance from the airport.
- Angkor Wat: The listed budget and mid-range stays sit 3.7 to 8.0 km in a straight line from the temple, and a tuk-tuk from the town centre takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Airport: The Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport lies roughly 45 to 50 km east of town, so plan 45 to 75 minutes on the road whichever area you choose.
- Pub Street: From Wat Bo, Sok San Road and the Angkor Night Market streets, Pub Street is a walk of about 5 to 12 minutes.
- Best for: Travellers who want to match their hotel area to the one place they will visit most.
Distance decides how a Siem Reap trip feels. A hotel a few kilometres closer to the temples saves a little time every sunrise, and a hotel a few minutes closer to Pub Street saves a tuk-tuk fare every evening. This page measures both, and adds the airport, which moved in 2023.
It belongs to our guide on budget and mid-range hotels in Siem Reap and sits above three detail pages: the hotels closest to Angkor Wat, the hotels close to the airport for early flights and the walking distance to restaurants. Hotel distances come from our directory, calculated as straight-line kilometres from map coordinates.
Distance to Angkor Wat by Hotel Area
The table groups the directory hotels by area. Straight-line distance runs shorter than the road, so read it as a ranking: the lower the number, the shorter the morning ride.
Straight-line distance to Angkor Wat
| Area | Directory examples | Straight-line km |
|---|---|---|
| Street 30 | Shintana Saya La Maison, Shintana Saya Residence | 3.7 to 3.8 |
| Preah Sihanouk Avenue | Tara Angkor Hotel | 4.6 |
| National Road 6 | Angkor Miracle Resort & Spa | 5.4 |
| Sivuth Boulevard | Memoire D 'Angkor Boutique Hotel | 5.7 |
| Wat Bo | Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse, Riversoul Boutique, Maison557 | 5.9 to 6.5 |
| Funky Lane and Night Market Street | Onederz Siem Reap, The Funky Village, THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar | 6.3 to 6.4 |
| Sok San Road | Central Suite Residence, Golden Temple Residence | 6.6 to 6.7 |
| Wat Damnak and Phsar Krom | Golden Temple Retreat, Pool Party Hostel | 7.1 to 7.5 |
| Palm Street and Phnout Road | Khmer House Resort, Le Chanthou Boutique | 7.8 to 8.0 |
Distances come from the directory and are measured in a straight line to Angkor Wat.
A tuk-tuk from the centre of town reaches the main entrance causeway in about 15 to 20 minutes, according to a 2026 transport guide. The two Shintana Saya stays on Street 30 shorten that ride the most. The full ranking, with a tuk-tuk note for each, is on Siem Reap hotels closest to Angkor Wat by distance.
Distance to the Airport From Every Area
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport opened on 16 October 2023 and replaced the old airport near town, which is now closed. The new airport lies roughly 45 to 50 km east of Siem Reap, and the drive takes 45 minutes to 75 minutes depending on traffic on National Road 6.
That distance is so large that the difference between two hotel areas shrinks to a few minutes. The useful question becomes how you travel: airport guides report about 35 dollars for a private car with up to seven passengers, and the airport bus costs 8 dollars a person each way. Both fares are reported by the airport guides listed in the sources below, so confirm them on the day. Our page on hotels close to the airport for early flights shows which stays make a 5 am departure easy.
Distance to Pub Street and the Old Market
Pub Street (Street 8) sits beside the Old Market, which makes it the natural centre for evening plans. Local listings give consistent walking times from the surrounding areas.
Walking times to Pub Street
- Wat Bo and Street 26: about 5 to 10 minutes on foot to Pub Street and the Old Market.
- Sok San Road: a boutique hotel off this road lists Pub Street at 1.2 km, a 12-minute walk.
- Angkor Night Market Street: a hotel listing on this street gives a 5-minute walk to Pub Street.
In our directory, Siem Reap Pub Hostel (behind the Angkor Night Market) carries the tag Pub Street and nightlife. For a sit-down dinner on foot, read walking distance from Siem Reap hotels to restaurants.
Which Distance Matters for Your Trip
Rank your three distances before you look at rooms. Most travellers have one that matters more than the others, and the area follows from it.
Pick by priority
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat every morning: choose Street 30 or Preah Sihanouk Avenue.
- Dinner and drinks on foot: choose Wat Bo, Sok San Road or the Night Market streets.
- A fixed airport transfer: any area works, so choose by the other two distances.
- A balance of all three: choose Wat Bo, which sits 5.9 to 6.5 km from the temple and about 5 to 10 minutes from Pub Street.
If you want to compare the neighbourhoods by character as well as distance, read where to stay in Siem Reap by area. If your budget reaches beyond about 100 dollars a night, the luxury hotels guide covers the resorts nearer the temples.
Check the Distance Before You Book
Listing pages show distances from a central point, which differs from your own plans. A two-minute check keeps the numbers honest.
- 1Open the hotel on Agoda or Booking.com and read the map pin and the street name.
- 2Compare the pin with the area table above.
- 3Ask the hotel for a tuk-tuk price to Angkor Wat and to the airport before you confirm.
- 4Read the live rate for your dates on both platforms and compare the total with taxes.
The directory gives price levels only ($ for budget, $$ for moderate), so the live rate on Agoda and Booking.com is the figure that counts for your dates.
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FAQ
How far is Angkor Wat from the centre of Siem Reap?
The main entrance causeway lies about 5.5 km from the centre, a 15 to 20 minute tuk-tuk ride in normal traffic. Directory hotels range from 3.7 to 8.0 km in a straight line.
Where is the Siem Reap airport?
The Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport sits roughly 45 to 50 km east of town in Soutr Nikom District. It replaced the old airport near the city in October 2023.
Can I walk from my hotel to Pub Street?
Yes, from the central areas. Wat Bo is about 5 to 10 minutes away, the Night Market streets about 5 minutes and Sok San Road about 12 minutes. The walking page has the restaurant detail.
Which hotel area is closest to the temples?
Street 30 is the closest in our directory, at 3.7 to 3.8 km straight-line, followed by Preah Sihanouk Avenue at 4.6 km. See hotels closest to Angkor Wat for the ranking.
Does a closer hotel cost more?
Read the live rate for your dates on Agoda and Booking.com. The directory shows only the Google price level ($ or $$), which does not track distance to the temples.
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