Must-see shopping in Phnom Penh

  • Bells and other treasures hanging in the Russian Market in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Russian Market

    Phnom Penh

    This sweltering bazaar is the one market all visitors should come to at least once during a trip to Phnom Penh. It is the place to shop for souvenirs and…

  • Seekers Independent Spirits

    Phnom Penh

    Cambodia's only gin distillery makes its smooth, sippable Mekong Dry Gin from 13 botanicals, including pandan leaves, galangal, kaffir lime and lemongrass…

  • Ambre

    Phnom Penh

    Leading Cambodian fashion designer Romyda Keth has turned this striking French-era mansion into the perfect showcase for her stunning silk collection…

  • Artisans Angkor

    Phnom Penh

    Classy Phnom Penh branch of the venerable Siem Reap sculpture and silk specialist, which supports some 800 craftspeople across the country.

  • Daughters of Cambodia

    Phnom Penh

    An NGO that runs a range of programs to train and assist former prostitutes and victims of sex trafficking. The fashionable clothes, bags and accessories…

  • Space Four Zero

    Phnom Penh

    This cool pop-art gallery pays tribute to the lost artists of Cambodia's golden years, many of whom perished under the Khmer Rouge regime, in an original…

  • Re/Store by Good Krama

    Phnom Penh

    Shop for a one-of-a-kind outfit from hometown fashion label Good Krama and four other Cambodian brands at this stylish boutique. Everything sold here is…

  • Vattanac Capital

    Phnom Penh

    Love it or hate it, it's impossible to avoid staring at this (supposedly dragon-shaped) complex with Phnom Penh's highest skyscraper (for now) at 187m. Up…

  • Night Market

    Phnom Penh

    A cooler, al fresco version of the Russian Market, this night market takes place every evening if it's not raining. Bargain vigorously, as prices can be…

  • Rajana

    Phnom Penh

    One of the best all-round handicraft stores, Rajana aims to promote fair wages and training. It has a beautiful selection of cards, some quirky metalware…

  • Watthan Artisans

    Phnom Penh

    Located at the entrance to Wat Than, it sells silk and other products, including wonderful contemporary handbags, made by a project-supported cooperative…

  • Sorya Shopping Centre

    Phnom Penh

    Still a popular mall, this long-running place has a good range of shops, a food court, a cinema, a central location and superb views from the top-floor…

  • For Someone I Like

    Phnom Penh

    Some 98% of all the products in this stylish boutique are made in Cambodia, and you won't find the typical menagerie sold in every other store in town…

  • Villageworks

    Phnom Penh

    Opposite the Tuol Sleng museum, this shop has the inevitable silk scarves, as well as signature items such as accessories made from recycled cement bags…

  • Amboh

    Phnom Penh

    A small shoe shop near Aeon Mall where you can craft your own custom-made espadrilles (US$35) or choose from the attractive handmade collection (US$30),…

  • DAH Export

    Phnom Penh

    This is the biggest and best of the factory overrun outlets, with an impressive winter collection (North Face Gore-Tex ski jackets for US$99, anyone?),…

  • Aeon Mall

    Phnom Penh

    The swankiest mall in Phnom Penh, this Japanese-run establishment has international boutiques, several food courts and extensive dining outlets, plus a…

  • Bliss Boutique

    Phnom Penh

    Casual dresses, blouses and men’s shirts made of wonderfully airy materials, plus pillows and scented creams and oils.

  • Open Book

    Phnom Penh

    Run by an NGO, this is essentially a library where you can drop in to read a variety of books in French or English. It also has a fair selection of…

  • Tuol Sleng Shoes

    Phnom Penh

    Scary name, but there’s nothing scary about the price of these custom-fit, handmade shoes. It is surrounded by a sea of newer competitors, so shop around…

  • Sobbhana

    Phnom Penh

    Established by Princess Marie, the Sobbhana Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation training women in traditional weaving. Beautiful silks in a…

  • International Book Center

    Phnom Penh

    Lost something on the road? Chances are you can replace it here. High-quality headphones, flashlights, swimming goggles, notebooks, pens and more.

  • Cambodian Handicraft Association

    Phnom Penh

    This well-stocked showroom and workshop sells fine, handmade silk clothing, scarves, toys and bags produced by victims of landmines and polio.

  • Estampe

    Phnom Penh

    Reproduction images, posters, journals and more, plus original collectibles from old Indochine, including books, maps and postcards.

  • DinArt Gallery

    Phnom Penh

    The Kampot-born painter Din (Teang Borin) displays his ethereal Khmer modern art in a small gallery space above the Feel Good Cafe.

  • Smateria

    Phnom Penh

    Smateria's speciality is bags, including a line of quirky kids' backpacks, made from fishing net and other recycled materials.

  • Monument Books

    Phnom Penh

    The best-stocked bookshop in town, with almost every Cambodia-related book available and a superb maps-and-travel section.

  • Mekong Arts

    Phnom Penh

    A refined store near the National Museum with a great collection of local art, antiquities, jewellery, silks and more.

  • Paperdolls

    Phnom Penh

    Great stuff for women, including sundresses, shoes, movie-star shades, handbags, jewellery – you name it.

  • Psar O Russei

    Phnom Penh

    Much bigger than other noted markets in town, Psar O Russei sells foodstuffs, costume jewellery, imported toiletries, secondhand clothes and everything…

  • Psar Olympic

    Phnom Penh

    Items for sale include bicycle parts, clothes, electronics and assorted edibles. This is quite a modern market set in a covered location.

  • Bohr’s Books

    Phnom Penh

    Secondhand bookshop near the riverfront with a great selection of novels and nonfiction.

  • D’s Books

    Phnom Penh

    The largest chain of secondhand bookshops in the capital, with a good range of titles.