Where to stay in Phnom Penh — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Phnom Penh is Cambodia's capital and economic heart, sitting at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. The city tells two stories — the splendour of the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, and the painful history of the Khmer Rouge era. Today Phnom Penh buzzes with cafés, the riverside along Sisowath Quay, and a colourful nightlife.
Why stay in Phnom Penh
Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
A gleaming golden palace by the river, with the Silver Pagoda inside — its floor laid with silver tiles and home to Cambodia's Emerald Buddha.
Sisowath Quay riverside
A popular promenade along the Mekong, filled in the evenings with locals, restaurants and sunset cruise boats.
Learn the history
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields tell an important chapter of the nation's history.
National Museum
A beautiful red Khmer building housing the most complete collection of Angkor-era sculpture and antiquities.
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Local dishes to try in Phnom Penh
- 1🍛
Amok
The national dish — a coconut curry steamed in banana leaf, found at Khmer restaurants along the river.
📍 Citywide - 2🥩
Lok lak
Stir-fried beef in a Kampot-pepper sauce served with a lime-and-pepper dip — a local favourite.
📍 Citywide - 3🍲
Phnom Penh noodle soup
A clear pork noodle soup with all the trimmings — a classic breakfast the capital's residents eat every day.
📍 Morning markets - 4🥖
Num pang (Khmer banh mi)
A French baguette filled with pork roll, pâté and pickled vegetables — a culinary legacy of the French colonial era.
📍 Roadside carts - 5☕
Cambodian coffee
The Boeung Keng Kang district is full of modern cafés serving local coffee and pastries.
📍 BKK1 area
- 1👑
Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
The king's residence — Khmer architecture with gleaming golden roofs, and the Silver Pagoda inside with floors of solid silver tiles.
📍 City centre - 2🏺
National Museum of Cambodia
A red Khmer-style building holding the most valuable collection of Angkor-era stone and bronze sculpture.
📍 City centre - 3🕊️
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
A former secret prison of the Khmer Rouge era, now a museum recounting a heavy chapter of the nation's history.
📍 City centre - 4🌸
Choeung Ek Killing Fields
A memorial to the victims of the Khmer Rouge era — a still, solemn place that is a reminder of peace, about 15km from town.
📍 Outskirts - 5🛍️
Central Market (Phsar Thmei)
An iconic yellow art-deco domed market selling gold, gems, clothing and souvenirs.
📍 City centre - 6🌊
Sisowath Quay Riverside
A bustling riverside road full of restaurants, cafés and sunset cruise departures.
📍 Riverside
Things to do in Phnom Penh
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3 Phnom Penh hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.4LuxuryRosewood Phnom Penh
#1 Luxury · Top of Cambodia's tallest tower
★ 9.3LuxuryRosewood Phnom Penh
#2 Luxury · atop the tallest building in the city
★ 9.2Luxuryโรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในPhnom Penh
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Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra
#3 French Colonial · Bassac Riverside
The Pavilion
#8 Adults-only boutique · colonial villas hidden in a garden
The Pavilion
#8 Adults-only boutique · garden-hidden colonial villa
Palace Gate Hotel & Resort by EHM
#5 Luxury Boutique · Colonial Villa beside the Royal Palace
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa
#6 Garden Boutique · Behind the Royal Palace
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🚆 Getting around Phnom Penh
Tuk-tuks and rickshaws
Call one through the PassApp or Grab app — convenient with transparent pricing; the main way around town.
Grab and taxis
Grab works for both cars and tuk-tuks, handy for longer trips or when it rains.
Phnom Penh airport
Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) is about 10km from the city centre, with taxis and Grab available.
Buses and boats
Buses connect to Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, while speedboats run up the river to Siem Reap in the wet season.
Where to go next near Phnom Penh
Siem ReapA warm, small town that's the gateway to Angkor Wat, one of humanity's greatest World Heritage Sites.
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SihanoukvilleA coastal port city that's the gateway to paradise islands like Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem.
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BattambangAn old riverside town on the Sangker River, full of French colonial buildings, art, and the famous bamboo train.
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KampotA super-laid-back riverside town known for its world-class pepper and pastel French colonial buildings.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Phnom Penh
How many days should I spend in Phnom Penh?+
Most people spend 1–2 days, enough to cover the key sights like the Royal Palace, the museums and the riverside, before moving on to Siem Reap or the coast.
How do I get from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap?+
Take a bus or minivan (about 6 hours), or fly domestically in about 45 minutes — far quicker and easier.
Is Phnom Penh safe?+
It's generally safe for tourists, but watch out for bag-snatching from motorbikes — hold your bag securely and avoid flashing valuables.
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