Siem Reap

Built as a guesthouse for Cambodian royalty in the 1960s, Amansara is the most exclusive address in Siem Reap with only 24 suites and private pool villas. Aman's signature calm and impeccable service, plus private Angkor temple tours at dawn, make this a bucket-list stay.

📍Road to Angkor, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A well-equipped coworking space set in a traditional Khmer wooden house near the river, combining a beautiful working environment with practical amenities including fast internet, printing, and a kitchen. The outdoor terrace with garden views makes for a refreshing change from indoor working.

📍River Road, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A world-class museum presenting 1,000 years of Khmer civilization through 8 galleries of sculptures, bronzes, and ceremonial objects recovered from the Angkor temples. The "1,000 Buddhas" gallery and the multimedia Hall of the Universe are standout experiences that put the temple complex in full historical context.

📍968 Vithei Charles de Gaulle, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

Siem Reap's best night market - an atmospheric complex of wooden stalls and fairy lights selling handicrafts, silk scarves, silver jewelry, and Cambodian street food. The dedicated street food island in the center has 30+ stalls serving every Khmer snack imaginable for just a few dollars.

📍Sivutha Boulevard, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

The largest religious monument on earth - a 12th-century Khmer temple complex covering 402 acres that served as the state temple of the Khmer Empire. The bas-reliefs depicting the Mahabharata stretch for 800 meters; sunrise viewed from the reflecting pool is one of the most extraordinary moments in travel.

📍Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

The "Citadel of Women" - a 10th-century temple built of pink sandstone with the finest decorative carvings in all of Angkor. The intricate floral patterns and mythological scenes carved in shallow relief are astonishingly detailed; art historians consider them the high watermark of Khmer artistry.

📍25km north of Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

The enigmatic face temple at the center of Angkor Thom - 216 colossal stone faces of the Bodhisattva smile enigmatically from 54 towers. The bas-reliefs on the lower levels depict everyday Khmer life in extraordinary detail, from market scenes to naval battles. Most atmospheric in early morning mist.

📍Angkor Thom, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A Siem Reap institution since 2001 - a sprawling white-on-white minimalist bakery and ice cream parlor with day beds on the upper floor where you can eat gelato while watching Pub Street below. The homemade ice creams and fresh baguettes are legendary among returning visitors.

📍Pub Street, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A French-influenced cafe on the main boulevard with strong espresso, homemade pastries, and a shaded terrace perfect for people-watching between temple visits. The crepes and croissants are baked fresh each morning and the iced Khmer coffee is the best in town.

📍Sivutha Blvd, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

An elegant restaurant in a refurbished heritage building presenting royal Khmer cuisine in a refined setting with attentive service. The tasting menu traces Cambodia's culinary history from pre-Angkorian times to the present - a must for food-conscious travelers who want more than street food.

📍Street 7 Makara, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A charming boutique hotel a short walk from Angkor Night Market with Khmer-inspired decor, a lovely courtyard pool, and warm staff who genuinely help guests plan their days. The rooms are spacious and well-maintained, making it one of Siem Reap's best mid-range choices.

📍Sivutha Blvd, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

The finest restaurant in Cambodia - Chef Joannès Rivière's six-course tasting menu showcases forgotten Cambodian ingredients and ancient recipes, changing weekly with the markets. A James Beard Award-nominated restaurant that has put Cambodian fine dining on the global map. Reservations essential.

📍Wat Damnak Village, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A social enterprise cafe training underprivileged youth in hospitality skills, with exceptional single-origin Cambodian coffee roasted in-house and all-day brunch. The espresso made with Cambodian beans grown in Mondulkiri is a revelation - one of the best cups in the country.

📍The Old Market Area, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A training restaurant for at-risk youth run by a French NGO, serving excellent Western and Khmer cuisine in a beautiful garden setting. Every meal supports the life-changing hospitality training program - the French-Khmer fusion dishes are genuinely delicious and the service is outstanding.

📍Chocolate Road, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A coworking space and startup incubator near the Old Market supporting Cambodian entrepreneurs and hosting foreign remote workers. Hubspace runs weekly startup pitches and entrepreneurship workshops that are open to visitors - a great window into Cambodia's emerging tech scene.

📍Old Market Area, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A beloved expat-favorite cafe chain with strong wifi, excellent espresso, and a bakery counter loaded with croissants, sandwiches, and smoothies. Joma is reliably the best working cafe in Siem Reap with consistent power outlets and AC that actually works on hot afternoons.

📍Sivutha Blvd, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A stylish boutique market-street in a restored French colonial neighborhood lined with independent Cambodian designers, art galleries, and gourmet food shops. Kandal Village is where Siem Reap's creative class shops and is the best place to find unique, design-forward souvenirs that aren't mass-produced.

📍Street 9, Kandal Village, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A sobering and essential museum founded by a former child soldier and deminer, documenting Cambodia's landmine crisis with thousands of deactivated mines on display. Akira's life story is extraordinary and the museum doubles as a shelter for children orphaned or injured by mines.

📍Road to Banteay Srei, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

A curated artisan market showcasing products made exclusively by Cambodian artisans and social enterprises - jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and gourmet foods. Unlike the Old Market, every vendor here is Cambodian-owned and the products are traceable to their makers, making for guilt-free ethical shopping.

📍Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

Southeast Asia's most social hostel brand with a Siem Reap flagship that has an epic rooftop bar, swim-up pool, daily pub crawls, and a packed event calendar. Mad Monkey is the right choice if you want to turn up solo and leave with a group of friends.

📍Sok San Road, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A beautiful open-air restaurant set in tropical gardens presenting refined Khmer cuisine by acclaimed chef Luu Meng. The menu features royal Cambodian recipes alongside street food favorites elevated with premium ingredients - the amok fish curry and lok lak beef are outstanding.

📍Pokambor Avenue, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A long-running backpacker favorite set in a garden compound with hammock-strung common areas, a pool bar, and a great restaurant serving huge portions at low prices. Monkey Republic has the easy-going vibe of a place that has been welcoming solo travelers for over a decade.

📍Phum Sala Kamreuk, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A peaceful garden villa hotel set in tropical grounds away from the Pub Street noise, offering spacious rooms with private balconies and an infinity pool. The daily included breakfast and free bicycle rental make Natura Villa a superb base for exploring Angkor at your own pace.

📍Phum Trea Village, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A dedicated digital nomad hub near Wat Bo Road with 24-hour access, ergonomic chairs, dual-monitor setups, a sleeping pod room for night owls, and a monthly membership that includes unlimited co-living events. The most nomad-oriented workspace in Siem Reap.

📍Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

The sister hostel to Onederz on the exact block of Pub Street, giving you maximum proximity to bars and nightlife while still having clean dorms and a courtyard pool to recover in. Free breakfast is included and the staff help arrange next-day Angkor logistics smoothly.

📍Pub Street, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A modern, well-managed budget hotel with private rooms near Pub Street that punches well above its price point with strong wifi, an outdoor pool, and a ground-floor bar. Solo travelers consistently rate it among Siem Reap's best budget options for its social atmosphere.

📍Oum Khun Street, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A contemporary sanctuary in the heart of Siem Reap's French Quarter, designed with Khmer architectural elements and surrounded by lily-filled reflecting pools. The Living Room bar is the town's most sophisticated sundowner spot and the spa offers authentic Khmer wellness treatments.

📍Sivutha Boulevard, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

Not your average circus - Phare is a social enterprise that trains underprivileged Cambodian youth in performing arts. Every evening show combines acrobatics, dance, live music, and storytelling to narrate Cambodian history and contemporary life. One of the most memorable evenings in Southeast Asia.

📍Sok San Road, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A hilltop temple offering the most famous sunset view over Angkor Wat and the surrounding forests. Phnom Bakheng is a 9th-century pyramid temple requiring a short climb and admittance is capped at 300 people at sunset - arrive early in dry season to secure a spot at the top.

📍Phnom Bakheng Hill, Angkor Park, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

The original Siem Reap market dating back to the French colonial era - a covered market selling fresh produce, dried spices, silk fabric, and souvenirs alongside a wet market that supplies the city's restaurants. Go in the early morning for the freshest produce and the most authentic local atmosphere.

📍Old Market Area, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

The main wholesale and retail market for Siem Reap locals - a vast covered market with separate sections for fresh produce, clothing, electronics, and cooked food stalls. Wander the food section for authentic Khmer breakfasts of bai sach chrouk (pork and rice) at prices locals pay.

📍Phsar Leu, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A sprawling 12th-century temple complex built by Jayavarman VII as a Buddhist monastery and teaching hall. Less visited than Angkor Wat but equally impressive, with long colonnaded corridors, a Hall of Dancers with intricate apsara carvings, and jungle trees reclaiming the outer walls.

📍Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A legendary colonial hotel that has welcomed royalty and heads of state since 1932, set in lush grounds facing the Royal Gardens. The restored Grand Hotel exudes old-world splendor with teak floors, rattan furniture, and a pool surrounded by frangipani trees. The perfect base for sunrise Angkor Wat visits.

📍1 Vithei Charles de Gaulle, Khum Svay Dankum, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

An extraordinary tented camp in a remote forest reserve accessible only by zipline or foot, located two hours from Siem Reap. Shinta Mani Wild combines adventure with conservation luxury - wildlife ranger guides, a private waterfall, and a mission to protect the surrounding jungle.

📍Cardamom Mountains, Koh Kong Province, Cambodia

A no-frills but reliable coworking option near Pub Street with day passes, weekly and monthly rates, and 100Mbps wifi. Popular with travelers who need a few productive hours between temple visits, with a simple coffee bar and air conditioning that keeps the tropical heat at bay.

📍Pub Street Area, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

An ideally located hostel steps from Pub Street with clean pod-style dorms, individual reading lights, personal lockers, and a lively rooftop bar. The in-house tuk-tuk drivers offer some of the best-priced Angkor sunrise tours in town - just book the night before.

📍Pub Street, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A social enterprise cafe run by two Australian sisters and employing local Cambodian women, serving excellent all-day breakfasts, freshly baked goods, and great coffee in a breezy riverside setting. Known for the best avocado toast in Siem Reap and a genuinely warm community vibe.

📍River Road, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A charming restaurant in a traditional Cambodian wooden house serving authentic Khmer family recipes passed down by owner Kethana Dunnet. The green mango salad, green curry, and sugar-palm sugar desserts are all made to original recipes - a genuine taste of home-cooked Cambodia.

📍Taphul Road, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

The "Tomb Raider temple" - deliberately left unrestored with massive silk-cotton trees growing through the stone walls and roots engulfing entire galleries. Ta Prohm is the most atmospheric temple in Angkor, evoking the lost city rediscovered by French explorers in the jungle.

📍Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A long-standing Pub Street favorite serving affordable, solid Khmer classics in a bustling open-front restaurant. The fish amok, beef lok lak, and fried rice with vegetables are all crowd-pleasers - reliable and tasty food that has fed thousands of travelers over two decades.

📍Pub Street, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A well-run guesthouse near Pub Street with clean private rooms, a rooftop pool, and an on-site travel desk that arranges sunrise Angkor tours at fair prices. The included breakfast and free tuk-tuk pickup from the bus station make it excellent value for solo travelers.

📍Taphul Road, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

Siem Reap's most popular coworking space with fast fiber internet, standing desks, private meeting rooms, and a cafe counter serving excellent Cambodian coffee. The monthly membership community includes NGO workers, travel bloggers, and remote entrepreneurs - a great place to meet like-minded people.

📍Kandal Village, Street 9, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

A funky, colorful cafe hidden in the backstreets behind the Old Market with excellent smoothie bowls, cold brew, and a welcoming atmosphere popular with young travelers and long-term residents alike. Free wifi and a book exchange make it ideal for a slow morning.

📍Alley West, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake - a UNESCO biosphere reserve that expands from 2,500 km² in dry season to 16,000 km² during monsoon floods. The floating villages of Chong Kneas and Kampong Phluk are extraordinary communities built on stilts over the lake, accessible by boat from Siem Reap.

📍Chong Kneas Village, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

A friendly coworking hub in the Kandal Village area with hot desks, a private office, and a rooftop terrace for breaks. TRYBE hosts weekly networking events connecting the small but growing digital nomad community in Siem Reap - the daily rate is among the lowest in Southeast Asia.

📍Street 7, Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia