The Southern Islands
Once part of Treehouse Bay next door, the formula is similar here: cobble together a few bamboo bungalows and chuck them on an isolated cove. Add a…
Must-see hotels in Cambodia
Northwestern Cambodia
This classy hotel has raised the bar in Preah Vihear City with its glistening marble columns and crystal chandeliers in the lobby, contemporary…
Phnom Penh
Frangipani is a homegrown chain of boutique hotels in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap; this is their flagship property, overlooking the Royal Palace. Aim to live…
Kampot
Big, bright, contemporary rooms in the main building all open onto a communal balcony, and there are some seriously jazzy top-floor 'penthouse' suites,…
Siem Reap
Recently given a complete makeover, this funky property wouldn’t look out of place in any chic European capital, as it is set in the old residence of the…
Siem Reap
This original backpacker hangout was one of the first places to open on Sok San Rd, back when it was little more than ricefields. It offers friendly…
Sen Monorom
Located on a windswept hilltop about 6km south of town, this boutique resort has spectacular views of the Mondulkiri landscape. Rooms are spacious and…
Phnom Penh
There's good news and bad news here. The good news is this place has panoramic views of the Mekong and you can even look down on the iconic Foreign…
Northwestern Cambodia
A definite step up from most Kompong Chhnang options in cleanliness and style, this is a popular spot for the NGO crowd. It has 30 good-sized rooms with…
Phnom Penh
Formerly the Mittapheap, this contemporary business hotel off bustling Monivong Blvd has been reborn as Mito. Rooms are a mix of gun-metal-grey trim and…
Phnom Penh
If a leafy boutique hotel with a pool isn’t the thing for you, Anise is one of the better midrange high-rises in town (though it lacks an elevator)…
Kratie
This long-running backpacker pad has upped its game in recent years and now has a few tasteful private rooms, a four-bed dorm, a stylish bar overlooking…
Northwestern Cambodia
The smart rooms here have wooden desks and white bedspreads adorned with handsome bed-runners. Upgrade to VIP status for an ornate Khmer-carving headboard…
Sen Monorom
A good choice for families looking for a comfortable midrange option, Elephant Hill's rooms are set in spacious villas that double as suites. Each villa…
Phnom Penh
A step above the guesthouse pack on St 172, Sundance has oversize beds, designer bathrooms, kitchenettes and computers that hook up to flat-screens in…
Phnom Penh
Set in a 1960s-inspired villa to the north of Wat Phnom, the hotel's name pays homage to Cambodia's so-called golden years, under the rule of Sihanouk and…
Siem Reap
A luxury boutique hotel that is renowned for its levels of service and guest satisfaction, the rooms are considerably more spacious than the average …
Phnom Penh
Tucked away in the Bassac district of town, this chic hotel (formerly the Teav Bassac and now under Japanese ownership) has a quiet location in a central…
Sen Monorom
At this quirky lodge on the outskirts of town, the bungalows are designed in keeping with the architecture of the Bunong and other minority groups –…
Phnom Penh
The rooms are in good shape by hostel standards, and there are some dorms available, including a four-bed female dorm. The main draw is the strategic…
Kratie
This slick five-storey hotel by the taxi stand offers the best quality rooms in the US$20 range with all the comforts you need, including air-conditioning…
Sen Monorom
Run by a Bunong family, this is a great place to stay, with a range of accommodation set in minority houses, including a traditional thatched Bunong house…
Battambang
A lively little backpacker pad on popular St 2½, the accommodation here is in Japanese pod-style units. They are simple partitions and very small, but…
Eastern Cambodia
This backpacker favourite has three maroon 'chalets' (in reality, simple bungalows) and two private rooms. The former are a big step up from the latter …
Phnom Penh
A super-friendly spot with a breezy rooftop hang-out that's perfect for chilling. The rooms aren't going to wow you, but they are functional. For US$12…
Kep
A little way from the action (if Kep can be said to have any action), Botanica offers exceptional value for money with attractive bungalows with…
Memoire d’Angkor Boutique Hotel
Siem Reap
Centrally located on the popular Sivatha St strip, this hotel pays homage to its Angkor heritage with some incredible pieces of local lacquerwork on…
Phnom Penh
A funky hostel behind the Royal Palace, the rooms here are themed along the lines of 'Desert', 'Jungle' and 'Sea'. In reality this is more about a large…
Battambang
Offering serious bang for your buck, the Angkor's huge rooms are spotlessly clean and come with midrange amenities on a backpacker budget. White linens on…
Kep
Five cheap and cheerful rondavels (circular dwellings with conical thatched roofs) in the garden all have mosquito nets and fan, and share sparkling-clean…
Phnom Penh
This slick place has attractive, lime-striped rooms that are a little small for hanging out in, but luckily prime lounging spots lurk around the pool. It…
Siem Reap
This is arguably Siem Reap's first concept hotel and it is very well done, with a stunning ornithological artwork greeting guests on arrival in the lobby…
Phnom Penh
The best feature of this solid midrange hotel is its bamboo-shaded pool (and attendant bar). Rooms come with tiled floors, sunken beds and furnishings…
Phnom Penh
Blink and you'll miss this little oasis on chaotic St 130, which is otherwise swarming with hostess bars. Hidden inside are attractive rooms with polished…
Phnom Penh
This tranquil oasis is stumbling distance from the bars of Bassac Lane, yet a world away. It's a handsome midrange option with modern rooms oriented…
Northwestern Cambodia
Live the high life up on the ridge of the Dangrek Mountains near the Thai border. This smart 36-room hotel is a cut above the local places in Anlong Veng…
Phnom Penh
The Quay is the home of contemporary style right on the riverfront. The river-view panoramic suites, with big balconies, are the beds of choice, as they…
Kampot
Just off the river, Baraca has bags of old-world charm, with high ceilings and original tilework floors in its four airy rooms. There's no hot water, but…
Temples of Angkor
Run by friendly, English-speaking Sreymom, this family homestay is just a short walk from the jungle temple of Beng Mealea. The overnight rates include…
Siem Reap
The hostel has been reborn as a villa and the dorms have been reinvented as rooms, but the rates here are still inviting when you factor in the swimming…
