The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: A room under 20 dollars is a simple private room or a dorm bed in a $ hostel or guesthouse. Choose a stay with a 4.5 rating or higher and read the room facts on the listing.
- Price: Confirm that the live rate for your dates sits inside the under 20 dollars band. Rates change with the month, room type and cancellation terms.
- Includes: Air conditioning, hot water and breakfast vary by room, so read the facilities line for the exact room you book.
- Best for: Backpackers, solo travellers and long stays on a tight budget.
- Where: Stays near the Night Market, Wat Bo and Funky Lane, around 5.7 to 7.5 km straight line from Angkor Wat.
The lowest price band in Siem Reap is also the one where the listing matters most. Two rooms at the same rate can differ in air conditioning, window, bathroom and breakfast, and the photos and reviews tell you which one you are booking.
This page shows what the band usually covers, how to read a listing in a minute and which well-rated $ stays to open first. Wider budgets continue on hotels between 20 and 40 dollars, and the cheap hotels overview compares the whole budget range. Two follow-up pages cover the biggest questions in this band: fan or air-con rooms and the cheapest months.
What the Under 20 Dollar Band Means
The band is your criterion, not a promise from the hotel. Rates on Agoda and Booking.com move daily, so a stay that fits the band in June can sit above it in December. Open the stay with your exact dates and check that the total, including taxes and fees, lands inside your limit.
In our directory, hostels and guesthouses carry the Google price level $. They are the natural place to look for the lowest rates: a dorm bed, a twin room or a small double, often with a shared garden or a pool.
Room types to expect
- Dorm bed: the lowest rate, with shared bathrooms and a social room.
- Private room with a shared bathroom: a step up in privacy.
- Private room with its own bathroom: the most comfortable option in the band.
- Fan or air-con: a choice that changes the rate, covered on its own page.
What the Room Can Include
Listings differ, so read the facilities of the room you book. These examples come from the stays' own pages and booking listings.
Examples from verified listings
- Onederz Siem Reap lists air conditioning in every dorm and private room, plus four swimming pools.
- Bokre Angkor Hostel lists air-conditioned rooms that also carry a ceiling fan.
- Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse lists air-conditioned rooms, with breakfast and an airport shuttle offered for a fee.
- Lub d Siem Reap lists a pool and airport transport arranged in advance.
Breakfast, hot water and towels are worth checking line by line. If a listing leaves them out, ask the stay by message before you book. The pages on breakfast and airport pickup show how to compare these extras.
How to Read Photos and Reviews in a Minute
A short routine turns a listing into a clear picture. Start with the room photos, then scan the newest reviews.
A one-minute check
- 1Open the photos of the exact room type you plan to book.
- 2Look for a window, a clean bathroom and working air conditioning or a fan in the picture.
- 3Sort the reviews by newest and read the latest ten.
- 4Search the reviews for the words noise, water, wifi and bed.
- 5Check the review count: more than 300 reviews makes the average dependable.
Our guide to hotel reviews goes deeper, and hotel scams and safety helps you confirm that a listing is genuine.
Best-Rated $ Stays to Check First
These seven $ stays hold a rating of 4.5 or higher in the directory. Open each on Agoda or Booking.com and confirm that your dates fall inside the under 20 dollars band.
Onederz Siem Reap
Clean hostel & social
Lub d Siem Reap
Modern hostel & comfort
Bokre Angkor Hostel
Budget stay & social
Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse
Quiet guesthouse & garden
White Rabbit Hostel Siem Reap
Cozy hostel & rooftop
Darling Pub Hostel
Pub Street & nightlife
Pool Party Hostel
Pool party & backpackers
The same stays in a table
| Stay | Type | Google price level | Rating | Reviews | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onederz Siem Reap | Hostel | $ | 4.7 | 1,925 | Angkor Night Market St |
| Lub d Siem Reap | Hostel | $ | 4.7 | 1,353 | Village |
| Bokre Angkor Hostel | Hostel | $ | 4.7 | 374 | Svay Dangkum Commune |
| Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse | Guesthouse | $ | 4.8 | 514 | Wat Bo Rd |
| White Rabbit Hostel Siem Reap | Hostel | $ | 4.5 | 477 | Street 26 |
| Darling Pub Hostel | Hostel | $ | 4.6 | 295 | Sway Dangkhum |
| Pool Party Hostel | Hostel | $ | 4.6 | 271 | Phsar Krom Road |
Ratings and review counts come from our directory. Rates are not shown here: read the live price for your dates.
White Rabbit Hostel Siem Reap scores 4.5 on more than 470 reviews and lists a rooftop in the directory notes. Darling Pub Hostel and Pool Party Hostel both score 4.6 and sit on the lively side of town.
Check the Price and Book
Search the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com, compare the totals and choose a rate with free cancellation. Dorm beds and budget rooms can sell out in high season, which runs November to February, so book early for those months. If your plans stretch beyond 100 dollars a night, the luxury hotels guide takes over.
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Three questions to check what you kept.
FAQ
Can you find a decent hotel in Siem Reap for under 20 dollars?
Yes. Hostels and guesthouses with a 4.5 rating or higher and hundreds of reviews are the place to start, and the live rate for your dates tells you whether the stay fits the band.
Does a room under 20 dollars have air conditioning?
Some do. Onederz Siem Reap lists air conditioning in every room, while others offer a fan room at a lower rate. The page on fan or air-con rooms helps you decide.
Is breakfast included in the cheapest rooms?
It depends on the rate. Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse lists a cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee, so check whether your rate includes it. See breakfast options.
When are the lowest rates in Siem Reap?
The rainy months from May to October bring the softest rates. The cheapest months page explains the booking window.
Is a dorm bed or a private room better value?
A dorm bed fits solo travellers who like company. A private room suits couples and light sleepers. Compare both on the same dates and read the room facts.
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