Phnom Penh City Centre Travel Guide
Phnom Penh
Visit Phnom Penh City Centre
Popular places to visit
Royal Palace
After visiting Royal Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phnom Penh. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Central Market
During your visit to Phnom Penh, you can do some window-shopping at Central Market. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Wat Phnom
Learn about the local history of Phnom Penh when you take a trip to Wat Phnom. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument
You can learn about the history of Phnom Penh with a visit to Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Independence Monument
You can learn about the history of Phnom Penh with a stop at Independence Monument. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.
National Museum of Cambodia
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in National Museum of Cambodia during your travels in Phnom Penh. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Phnom Penh City Centre
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa
I stayed here for 7 nights while visiting Phnom Penh. During the week I went to Siem Reap for two nights but kept my room at The Plantation as the free nights offer I'd booked made this viable. The hotel consists of a number of 1960s/70s New Khmer-style buildings built around a beautifully restored ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Luxcity Hotel & Apartment
One of the best hotels staffing crews I have met. I think this will be my go to hotel every time I come to Cambodia.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Monivong Clover Hotel Formerly G Mekong Hotel
Close to the market. I like the cigarette smell.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh
Great friendly staffs, very clean
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Chaiya Palace Hotel
Staff were very kind, restaurant food was reasonably priced and delicious, rooftop pool and seating are lovely and offer great views of the city. Room was very clean and spacious. Easy to get around everywhere via Tuktuk but not a ton to do within reasonable walking distance.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Caravan Hotel by EHM
Really lovely hotel, really lovely and helpful staff, good breakfast. The place is better than the photos
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Phnom Penh City Centre
Chinatown
While there might not be top attractions in Chinatown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Central Market and Wat Phnom.
Sangkat Phsar Thmei Ti Pir
Though Sangkat Phsar Thmei Ti Pir may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Central Market and Wat Phnom.
Khan 7 Makara
While visiting Khan 7 Makara, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Stadium and Orussey Market.
Prampir Makara
Prampir Makara is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Olympic Stadium and Orussey Market.
Daun Penh
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Daun Penh. Make a stop by National Museum of Cambodia or Central Market while you're exploring the area.
Sangkat Veal Vong
While visiting Sangkat Veal Vong, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Stadium and City Mall.
