You Hong Guesthouse
A great little guesthouse overlooking the bustling market, try and bag a room at the front with a view. Higher priced rooms include a TV and triples are just around US$5.
Lonely Planet Reviewed Kratie Hotels
Most accommodation is on or near the riverfront. As well as the guesthouses and hotels covered below, there are also homestays and an upmarket lodge on the island of Koh Trong opposite Kratie town.
Wat Roka Kandal Bungalows
And now for something completely different… Set on the banks of the Mekong, these wooden bungalows offer the perfect slice of river life. Hot water is a pleasant surprise and each has a balcony to soak up the sunset.
Oudom Sambath Hotel
Long one of the smartest hotels in town. There is a popular breakfast restaurant downstairs. Fan rooms are a good deal, but it’s a long hike to the upper floors if you want the Mekong views.
Santepheap Hotel
The elder statesman of hotels in Kratie, this expansive place has large fan rooms at the back for just US$5 with TV and bathroom. Air-con rooms come in various shapes and sizes, some with plush wood trim and hot water.
Riverside Hotel
A new riverfront property, the rooms here are enticing thanks to a real bath, hot water and cable TV. It was expanding during our visit, so looks set for bigger things.
Balcony Guesthouse
The sign proclaims it a Gust House, but don’t be put off by the windbags, as this place attracts some bright young things thanks to good-value rooms and impressive food. The cheapest rooms have a shared bathroom with hot water.
You Hong Ii Guesthouse
A lively little shoes-off guesthouse between the market and the riverfront. As well as a good mix of rooms, there’s a buzzing little bar-restaurant and internet access.
Star Guesthouse
Back under the stewardship of the original family, this budget crashpad looks set to take off again thanks to cheap rooms and wholesome meals. Popular spot for a beer or two at night.
Heng Heng Guesthouse
One of the original guesthouses in Kratie, it has recently been fully renovated, making it one of the smarter choices in town, complete with air-con, hot water and satellite TV. Popular local restaurant downstairs.
Le Bungalow
Akin to a boutique homestay, this small lodging opened in 2011 with three rooms decorated with Sino-Khmer furnishings from the colonial period.