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Siem Reap, Cambodia • Asia

Siem Reap

Gateway to Angkor - the magnificent temple-city of the Khmer Empire, lost in jungle and crowned by the world's largest religious monument.

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5 Restaurants
5 Hotels
1 Itineraries

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Best time to visit

November to February is the cool, dry season and the most comfortable for temple visits, with pleasant days and clear skies - peak time. March to May is very hot. The green wet season from June to October brings short, heavy afternoon rains, lush jungle, full temple moats and the fewest crowds, with the Tonle Sap lake at its highest.

Daily budget
$110
Time zone
GMT+7 (ICT)
Language
Khmer (English in tourist areas)
Currency
USD (US Dollar (USD))
Emergency
117 / 119
Power
Type A & C · 230V

About Siem Reap

Siem Reap exists for one of the wonders of the world: the temples of Angkor, the sprawling capital of the mighty Khmer Empire that ruled Southeast Asia for six centuries. Spread across the jungle just north of town are hundreds of temples, led by the colossal Angkor Wat - the largest religious monument on earth - the serene stone faces of the Bayon, and the tree-strangled ruins of Ta Prohm. Watching the sun rise over Angkor Wat's five towers is one of travel's great moments. The town itself has grown from a sleepy village into a friendly, easygoing base, with a buzzing scene of restaurants, markets, spas and the neon nightlife of Pub Street, all at famously low prices. Beyond the temples lie the stilted floating villages of the vast Tonle Sap lake, traditional craft workshops, and a moving recent history that Cambodians share with remarkable warmth and resilience. The cool, dry season from November to February is the most comfortable for temple-hopping; the green wet season brings dramatic skies, full moats and fewer crowds. Buy your Angkor pass, hire a tuk-tuk driver, start before dawn, and prepare to be awed by one of humanity's greatest achievements.

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Things to Do in Siem Reap

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Angkor WatReligious

Angkor Wat

The largest religious monument on earth, a sublime 12th-century temple-mountain with five lotus towers and exquisite carvings, magical at sunrise.

2-3 hours Angkor pass from USD 374.9(300,000)
Angkor Thom & the BayonHistorical

Angkor Thom & the Bayon

The last great Khmer capital, entered through monumental gates, with the extraordinary Bayon temple and its 200 serene, smiling stone faces at its heart.

2-3 hours Included in Angkor pass4.8(180,000)
Ta ProhmHistorical

Ta Prohm

The famous tomb-raider temple, left half-swallowed by the jungle, where giant strangler-fig roots wrap dramatically around crumbling stone galleries.

1-1.5 hours Included in Angkor pass4.8(160,000)
Banteay SreiHistorical

Banteay Srei

A small, exquisite 10th-century temple of pink sandstone, prized for the most intricate and best-preserved carvings in the entire Angkor complex.

1 hour Included in Angkor pass4.7(70,000)
Tonle Sap Floating VillagesNature

Tonle Sap Floating Villages

A boat trip onto Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake to see stilted and floating villages, markets and a way of life shaped entirely by the water.

Half day Tours from USD 204.3(55,000)
Phnom BakhengHistorical

Phnom Bakheng

A hilltop temple offering the classic sunset view over the jungle to Angkor Wat - arrive early as numbers at the top are limited.

1.5 hours Included in Angkor pass4.4(45,000)
Pub Street & Night MarketsEntertainment

Pub Street & Night Markets

The neon-lit hub of central Siem Reap, a lively grid of bars, restaurants and night markets that comes alive after a long day at the temples.

1-2 hours Free entry4.3(60,000)

Where to Eat in Siem Reap

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Pou Restaurant

Pou Restaurant

Khmer / Modern $$4.7(9,000)

A charming, well-loved restaurant in a restored house serving beautifully presented modern Khmer dishes like fish amok and lok lak.

Cuisine Wat Damnak

Cuisine Wat Damnak

Khmer / Fine Dining $$$4.7(6,000)

Siem Reap's celebrated fine-dining restaurant, with a seasonal Cambodian tasting menu showcasing refined, market-fresh local ingredients.

Marum

Marum

Khmer / Training Restaurant $$4.6(11,000)

A social-enterprise restaurant training disadvantaged youth, with a creative Cambodian tapas menu in a lovely garden - eat well and do good.

Sister Srey Cafe

Sister Srey Cafe

Cafe / International $4.5(8,000)

A bright riverside cafe and social enterprise serving great coffee, smoothie bowls and brunch - a perfect breakfast before the temples.

Khmer Kitchen

Khmer Kitchen

Khmer / Traditional $4.4(15,000)

A long-running, great-value local favourite for authentic Khmer classics like amok, curries and stir-fries in the heart of town.

Where to Stay in Siem Reap

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Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor

Luxury $$$$4.8(3,000)

A grand colonial-era luxury hotel from 1932 set in lush gardens, with a vast pool, spa and old-world Indochine elegance.

Jaya House River Park

Jaya House River Park

Boutique $$$4.8(2,500)

A stylish, eco-conscious riverside boutique hotel with two pools, a spa and warm service, famously plastic-free and beautifully designed.

Park Hyatt Siem Reap

Park Hyatt Siem Reap

Luxury $$$$4.7(2,200)

A serene, design-led luxury hotel in the heart of town, with leafy courtyards, two pools and a spa, blending Khmer art and modern calm.

Treeline Urban Resort

Treeline Urban Resort

Mid-Range $$4.6(1,800)

A sleek, contemporary riverside hotel with a rooftop pool, gallery and great restaurant, offering style and value near the centre.

Onederz Siem Reap

Onederz Siem Reap

Hostel $4.5(4,000)

A well-run, sociable hostel with a rooftop pool and bar in a great central location, offering smart private and dorm rooms at low prices.

Siem Reap Itineraries

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3-day trip

Classic 3 Days in Siem Reap

easy USD 200 - 450

A temple-focused loop from the Angkor Wat sunrise and the Bayon to the jungle ruins of Ta Prohm, the exquisite Banteay Srei and the Tonle Sap lake.

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Siem Reap Budget Guide

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeLuxury
Flights$550 - $1,200$550 - $1,200$550 - $1,200
Accommodation$15/night$60/night$250/night
Food$10/day$25/day-
Activities$40/day$40/day$40/day
Local Transport$15/day$15/day$15/day
Daily Average$45$110$320

Local currency: US Dollar (USD)

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