Phnom Penh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Phnom Penh featuring a fountain, a square or plaza and nightlife
Phnom Penh featuring a fountain, a square or plaza and nightlife
Cambodia which includes a monument and a garden
Bird's eye view of lush green vegetation surrounding a large lotus leaf in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh featuring food

Where to stay in Phnom Penh

Central Market featuring markets and flowers as well as an individual female

Phnom Penh City Centre

3.5/5(139 area reviews)

Phnom Penh City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its great bars, fascinating museums and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Central Market or Orussey Market while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Phnom Penh City Centre
Wat Ounalom showing heritage elements and a temple or place of worship

Daun Penh

4/5(38 area reviews)

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.

Daun Penh
Independence Monument featuring a monument and motorbike riding

Boeung Keng Kang

Travellers come to Boeung Keng Kang for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Independence Monument and Preah Sihanouk Garden while you're in town.

Boeung Keng Kang
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Chamkar Mon

4/5(51 area reviews)

Casinos, cocktail bars and spas are some highlights of Chamkar Mon. Make a stop by Independence Monument or AEON Mall while you're exploring.

Chamkar Mon
Sun setting behind the Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk

Sangkat Tonle Bassac

While visiting Sangkat Tonle Bassac, you might make a stop by sights like AEON Mall and NagaWorld Casino.

Sangkat Tonle Bassac
Landscape Phnompenh on January - landsmarks Cambodia - 31 Jan 2019

Tuol Kouk

4/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Tuol Kouk include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Monireth Boulevard or TK Avenue Mall while you're exploring the area.

Tuol Kouk
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa

Plantation Urban Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
#28, Street 184 Phnom Penh
The price is 2.315.062 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.315.062 ₫
2.727.373 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (886 reviews)
The staff were very friendly and helpful through out the priperty. Lovely.gardens around the pool, which was a decent size. Breakfast choice was exceptional. Room was clean and spacious

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Plantation Urban Resort & Spa
Luxcity Hotel & Apartment

Luxcity Hotel & Apartment

4 out of 5
Building No. 37A, Street 118 Phnom Penh
The price is 1.269.977 ₫ per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
1.269.977 ₫
1.496.161 ₫ total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (501 reviews)
Great staff, breakfast, and rooms.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Luxcity Hotel & Apartment
Aquarius Hotel & Urban Resort Phnom Penh

Aquarius Hotel & Urban Resort Phnom Penh

4 out of 5
No.5, Street 240 Phnom Penh
The price is 1.136.406 ₫ per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
1.136.406 ₫
1.403.169 ₫ total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (752 reviews)
After staying two nights at the beginning of our trip, we chose to return for the last two. The room was spacious, breakfast was amazing, and the pool was

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Aquarius Hotel & Urban Resort Phnom Penh
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Citadines Flatiron Phnom Penh

Citadines Flatiron Phnom Penh

4 out of 5
Street 102, Phnom Penh City Centre Phnom Penh
Stay at this aparthotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Royal Palace and Riverside are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
Best Hotel ever stay around the world so far. Especially in Cambodia.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Citadines Flatiron Phnom Penh
Merton Holiday Inn

Merton Holiday Inn

4.5 out of 5
Street 579 Phnom Penh Phnom Penh
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Riverside and Royal Palace are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (19 reviews)
Room was small, but furnished well. A good amount of construction going on, but it wasn’t too disruptive. Great price for a riverfront stay.

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Merton Holiday Inn
Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh

Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh

4.5 out of 5
One Park, No. 58, Street R8 Phnom Penh
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Royal Palace and Riverside are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
Nice, clean room.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh
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Popular places to visit

Phnom Penh riverside. Cambodia

Riverside

Riverside is just one of the places to see in Phnom Penh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Riverside
Royal Palace which includes heritage elements, a castle and a garden

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.

Royal Palace
Central Market featuring markets and flowers as well as an individual female

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.

Central Market
Top View of Building in a City - Aerial view Skyscrapers flying by drone of Phnom Penh city with downtown , riverside and sunset

Phnom Penh Night Market

During your visit to Phnom Penh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Phnom Penh Night Market. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Phnom Penh Night Market
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum during your travels in Phnom Penh. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Russian Market or Tuol Tom Poung Market has unique antiques, souvenirs, household items, a wet market, clothes under one roof. It can get hot here though as they are housed under zinc roofs. More on Traditional Markets in Phnom Penh: http://bit.ly/1L4Y1PH

Tuol Tom Pong Market

During your visit to Phnom Penh, you can do some window-shopping at Tuol Tom Pong Market. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Tuol Tom Pong Market

Reviews of Phnom Penh

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
40
5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
63
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
34
3 - Okay 24%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

not a place to play

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Make sure you have enough US $ with you

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Dirty and once seen the sights, would not go again

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Very disappointing, will not go back. Will settle for Thailand every time

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The killing fields and museum was well worth visiting for a truly historical educational experience

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

We only had time to visit for one day as we wanted to move onto Siem Reap. But we spent New years eve here and it was really fun outside the Royal Palace. The only reason I give an OK and not excellent is the air quality. Just like Vietnam shocking!

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