A day's hire of a tuk-tuk type vehicle going from Siem Reap around the temples that are in the main Angkor Wat area cost me $12 and I have been told that's pretty standard. If you want to go to the temples further out, then it will cost more because of fuel.
It took us nineteen hours from Bangkok to get to Siem Reap because the so-called roads became rivers! We were taken in a minibus luckily (some group's minibus had broken down, so they had to go in the back of a pick-up truck). The next morning we decided to visit Angkor wat and the minibus driver and his friends took us on mopeds, he said it would be $20 to get in and $5 each for them. We had a great day but when we came to pay it turned out to be $25 for them each! Our friends that were staying at the hostel wanted to do the tour the next day but got taken round to completely the wrong place for $8 and when they wanted to get a tut tut to the temples, all of the guys who worked there and slept on the lobby floor started ripping into them and said they could cause a lot of trouble for them and scared the tut tut driver away. We left catching a bus to Phnom Pehn and paid $8 instead of $4! Basically be careful how much you get charged. A government official gets paid $20 a month and we…
Phnom Penh … It's a very sexy city with an edgy feel to it. It's my favorite city in the world, as it happens.
Earthwalkers Guest House in Siem Reap … I stayed in this guest house and had a wonderful time. The (free) dance performance by the kids from the orphanage was amazing. The staff were very helpful with local information, and the drinks were strong!! I would highly recommend this guest house to anyone.
The Siem Reap Hostel in Siem Reap … Great people, great advice, great rooms (air conditioned too), good healthy and cheap food and drink. And a couple of hundred metres from the main town, so the noise is lower but you can walk anywhere. The purpose-built building has a great layout, and you just want to chill by the pool with a cocktail. Congrats to the Australian owners and the great managers.
13th Villa in Siem Reap … If you're looking for a very clean and cheap place to rest this is for you. The staff are very friendly and the room spacious. The only hitch was that the in-house postal service offered did not actually send the postcards we handed over. And yes, we gave them money for stamps. Despite this, it was great.
Apsara Angkor Guest House in Siem Reap … I stayed at this hostel last year. It was alright. People were very friendly, and there's free transport to the airport.
Golden Mango Inn in Siem Reap … This was my second visit to Angkor (Siem Reap). This inn is brilliant both in terms of value and quality. The people are so nice (Sony is so helpful and cheerful in presenting his Angkor and food to us). The room is very clean with housekeeping everyday and a new bottle of mineral water. There is a fridge in my room too (we bought ice-cream for a treat!! After a long day of sightseeing, lying in a air-conned room after a hot shower is the best thing of all. This hostel lies on a road to the angkor wat and the sights too, so it is quite nice for sightseeing. Though, Its location is a bit far from the old market (ten minutes tuk tuk, but old market is too noisy for me). the hostel offer free drive to old market but we have to find our own tuk tuk on our way home (anyway it's just US$2). There is a local fruit market nearby the hostel. The breakfast is included, though basic indeed (bread with jam/butter served with tea/coffee). But considering the price (costing me US$5.25 per night)…
Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse in Siem Reap … I stayed at Babel Guesthouse this past September (2008) and was quite impressed. I had a single room with a private bath, both of which were spacious and clean. The room also was equipped with air conditioning and cable TV, so it was a nice place to relax after a hard day of temple exploring. As for the staff, I had nothing but positive experiences with the ones I interacted with. There are plenty of restaurants, internet cafes, and stores in the nearby area, but it is not in the immediate vicinity of the Bar Street, old market, and the other concentration of guesthouses. I actually preferred this since I was looking for a calmer place close to the "backpackers' ghetto" but not directly in it. As for price, while it's not the absolute cheapest in Siem Reap, I did feel as though you got more for the few extra dollars that you had to pay to stay at Babel, and it was still a good deal overall. All in all, I was very pleased!
Sakura Hotel in Phnom Penh … I have spent several nights at the Sakura. The rooms are very clean. The help is first class and the massage ladies are fantastic. The hotel offers a secure atmosphere, a much more laid-back atmosphere than most of the hotels downtown or by the river. Sophon, the day manager speaks good English and runs a tight ship.
Sidewalk Guesthouse in Siem Reap … Two friends we met in Thailand, myself, and my girlfriend spent about a week in Siem Reap and stayed at the Sidewalk Guesthouse the entire time. The staff were some of the best people we met on our trip. We spent everyday with them touring Ankor Wat and all of Siem Reap. They were incredible friendly, generous, intelligent, and just a good bunch of dudes to hang around with. They showed us a Cambodia that not many get to see.
Ancient Siem Reap Villa in Siem Reap … Five-minute walk out of town, good place to come back after hot day from temples, loved the swimming pool, friendly staff, comfortable and clean room, food was nice and cheap too. we'll suggested for everyone and everyone.
Angkor Sor Phoun Villa in Siem Reap … My husband and me, we thought Angkor sor phoun was a well priced, clean Villa with nice touches, friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay in here. The host was very accommodating to organize a tuk tuk with reasonable price for us. Would recommend to other foreigners.
King Guesthouse in Phnom Penh … This place is superb. The staff are excellent, very friendly and make great drinking friends at night.
This is the place I always stay when I visit Phnom Penh.
European Guesthouse in Siem Reap … This is your home away from home. Definitely the best guesthouse in Siem Reap. The staff is helpful and will meet you with a smile. The bar-area is an excellent place to meet other travelers and enjoy a good meal or a cold beer. The rooms are bright and clean, and its only a ten-minute walk from Pub Street. I will recommend this place to my friends!
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