Best Hotels in Siem Reap: Luxury to Budget Stays

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Siem Reap punches well above its weight for hotels relative to price — this is one of the few places in Southeast Asia where a genuinely excellent boutique hotel or pool villa can cost less than a mid-range chain hotel elsewhere. Below is a rundown of nine specific, currently well-reviewed hotels and hostels across every budget, verified against real TripAdvisor and Booking.com ratings rather than generic star claims, so you can narrow down where to actually book.

Best Hotels in Siem Reap at a Glance

Hotel	Best For	Rating	Price/Night
Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas	Design-forward luxury with social impact	4.9/5 (7,300+ reviews)	$141–970
Jaya House River Park	All-inclusive-style luxury extras	5.0/5 (5,300+ reviews)	$219–431
Park Hyatt Siem Reap	Colonial-era luxury, cultural shows	4.8/5 (2,600+ reviews)	$232–476
Anantara Angkor Resort	Butler service, quiet luxury	4.9/5 (1,900+ reviews)	$191–412
Templation Hotel	Private-pool villas near Angkor	4.9/5 (500+ reviews)	$50–175
Viroth’s Hotel	Mid-century boutique design	5.0/5 (3,000+ reviews)	$100–315
Golden Temple Villa	Personal, family-run boutique value	5.0/5 (1,600+ reviews)	$32–103
Onederz Hostel Siem Reap	Calm, pool-focused hostel	4.7/5 (500+ reviews)	$14–47
Mad Monkey Siem Reap	Lively, social party hostel	4.7/5 (2,400+ reviews)	$13–30

Ratings and review counts are pulled from TripAdvisor, cross-checked against Booking.com; they change over time, so treat them as a strong current snapshot rather than a fixed number, and always confirm the latest reviews before booking.

Luxury: Resorts Near Angkor and in Town

Siem Reap’s top-end resorts tend to fall into two camps: grand colonial-style properties in the town center with spa facilities and multiple restaurants, and quieter garden or pool-villa resorts a short drive out toward the temples. Expect to pay roughly $120–$250/night for a well-reviewed 5-star resort, and $250–$500+/night for the very top tier (private pool villas, all-inclusive dining). Both categories are well represented here relative to their price point compared to similar-tier hotels in Bangkok or Bali, where equivalent rooms often run 30-50% more.

Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas

Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas holds a 4.9/5 rating from more than 7,300 TripAdvisor reviews, one of the largest and strongest review samples of any hotel in this guide. Designed by architect Bill Bensley, the property combines 115 rooms with 10 private pool villas, and runs a hospitality-training foundation for disadvantaged Cambodian youth that reviewers consistently cite as a genuine differentiator rather than a marketing line. The on-site Kroya restaurant and Bensley Bar, which hosts live music, round out a property built for guests who want a full resort experience without leaving the town center. Guest rating: 4.9/5 (7,300+ reviews). Price range: $141–970/night.

Jaya House River Park

Jaya House River Park is a 36-room boutique resort along the river with a 5.0/5 rating from over 5,300 TripAdvisor reviews and a Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award. What sets it apart is how much is included in the rate: free daily massages, free laundry, free airport and tuk-tuk transfers, and a stocked minibar, alongside a plastic-free sustainability program that extends to bamboo amenities. For travelers who want resort-level extras without constantly reaching for a wallet, this is one of the strongest value propositions in Siem Reap’s luxury tier. Guest rating: 5.0/5 (5,300+ reviews). Price range: $219–431/night.

Park Hyatt Siem Reap

Park Hyatt Siem Reap occupies a French colonial-era building in the town center, with a 4.8/5 rating from roughly 2,600 TripAdvisor reviews. A semi-secluded lap pool sits in the courtyard, and the hotel hosts nightly Khmer cultural performances that guests frequently mention as a highlight. It’s worth noting that a portion of reviews flag the pricing as steep relative to the room experience compared with some of Siem Reap’s other five-star options — still a strong choice for travelers who specifically want an international-brand address in the center of town, just worth weighing against the more amenity-rich options nearby. Guest rating: 4.8/5 (2,600+ reviews). Price range: $232–476/night.

Anantara Angkor Resort

Anantara Angkor Resort has a 4.9/5 rating from around 1,900 TripAdvisor reviews. Service here leans toward a personalized, butler-style model, and nightly turndown includes a traditional Khmer sweet — small details that repeat guests mention often. The resort sits set back from Pub Street, a 10–15 minute tuk-tuk ride, which reviewers describe as a deliberate trade of nightlife proximity for a quieter, more contained resort atmosphere. Guest rating: 4.9/5 (1,900+ reviews). Price range: $191–412/night.

Templation Hotel

Templation Hotel has a 4.9/5 rating from around 500 TripAdvisor reviews — a smaller sample than its luxury peers here, since it’s a newer property, but consistently strong. Every villa comes with its own private pool, and the hotel markets itself as the resort closest to the Angkor Archaeological Park while staying away from town noise. Its gardens, home to free-roaming tortoises, guinea pigs and rabbits, get called out by name in review after review. Guest rating: 4.9/5 (500+ reviews). Price range: $50–175/night.

Mid-Range: Boutique Hotels in the Old Town

The area around the Old Market and Pub Street has a dense cluster of small, well-designed boutique hotels — typically 20-40 rooms, a rooftop or courtyard pool, and walking distance to restaurants and nightlife. Expect roughly $35-$100/night for a well-rated boutique double room, depending on season and how central the location is. This is the sweet spot for travelers who want character and location without luxury pricing.

Viroth’s Hotel

Viroth’s Hotel has a 5.0/5 rating from over 3,000 TripAdvisor reviews, among the highest-volume, highest-rated properties in this entire guide. Its 20-meter saltwater pool and mid-century-modern design set it apart from the colonial and Khmer-classical look common elsewhere in Siem Reap, and the arrival ritual of cold towels and pre-outing mosquito spray comes up repeatedly in reviews. Note there is a separate sister property, Viroth’s Villa, with its own listing and reviews — this entry refers specifically to Viroth’s Hotel. Guest rating: 5.0/5 (3,000+ reviews). Price range: $100–315/night.

Golden Temple Villa

Golden Temple Villa holds a 5.0/5 rating from around 1,600 TripAdvisor reviews and a Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award, roughly 500 meters from Pub Street. Reviewers repeatedly describe the location as pleasantly quiet despite the short walk into the action, and staff are frequently praised for remembering guests by name. Siem Reap has several similarly named properties nearby — Golden Temple Residence, Retreat, Boutique and Hotel are all separate businesses — so when booking, confirm you have Golden Temple Villa specifically. Guest rating: 5.0/5 (1,600+ reviews). Price range: $32–103/night.

Budget: Guesthouses and Hostels

Siem Reap’s guesthouse scene is strong even at the low end — clean private rooms with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms are widely available from roughly $10-$25/night, and hostel dorm beds typically run $4-$10/night. Several highly-rated hostels offer both dorms and private rooms for travelers mixing social stays with comfort.

Onederz Hostel Siem Reap

Onederz Hostel Siem Reap has a 4.7/5 rating from over 500 TripAdvisor reviews (and thousands more on Booking.com under a prior name). It stands out among Siem Reap hostels for having up to four separate pool areas and a free morning yoga class, and several reviewers specifically note it is not a party hostel — a useful distinction if you want a social atmosphere without constant noise. Blended nightly rates for dorms and private rooms run roughly $14–47; confirm the exact dorm-bed price for your dates directly, since it varies by season. Guest rating: 4.7/5 (500+ reviews).

Mad Monkey Siem Reap

Mad Monkey Siem Reap has a 4.7/5 rating from around 2,400 TripAdvisor reviews, built around two pools, a rooftop bar and daily organized events — the hallmark of the Mad Monkey brand. It’s a genuinely strong pick if a lively, social hostel scene is what you’re after. Worth knowing before booking: a recurring thread in recent reviews flags overbooking and room-assignment issues, noise bleeding into rooms late at night, and tour add-ons where fees weren’t clearly disclosed upfront. None of that makes it a bad hostel — it makes it a better fit for travelers prioritizing atmosphere over quiet, and worth confirming any add-on pricing directly before you commit. Guest rating: 4.7/5 (2,400+ reviews). Price range: roughly $13–30/night.

Choosing Your Area

Old Town / Pub Street puts you closest to restaurants, bars and the night market, with an easy tuk-tuk ride to Angkor. The riverside area just south offers a quieter version of the same convenience. Properties along Charles de Gaulle Boulevard, the road leading directly to the Angkor Archaeological Park, tend to shorten the drive to the temples and suit travelers prioritizing resort amenities over nightlife access. See Where to Stay in Siem Reap: Choosing Your Area for a fuller breakdown.

What to Expect to Pay

Budget guesthouses generally run at the lower end of Southeast Asian prices, boutique mid-range hotels sit comfortably in the middle, and luxury resorts remain a fraction of equivalent five-star pricing in Bali or Phuket. For a detailed cost breakdown by category, see Siem Reap Hotel Prices: A Cost Guide.

These are ballpark ranges based on typical rates outside major holidays; expect prices toward the higher end of each range during the November-February peak season, and noticeably lower during the June-September low season. Always check current rates directly, since individual properties vary.

Booking Tips Specific to Siem Reap

Many boutique hotels here are small — 20 rooms or fewer — and sell out during the November-February peak season well in advance, so booking at least a month ahead for that window is worth it if you have a specific property in mind. Outside peak season, same-week booking is usually fine even at popular hotels.

Free airport pickup is a common perk at mid-range and luxury properties given the 40-minute drive from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport — worth checking before arranging your own transport, since it’s often included at no extra cost.

How to Choose Among the Named Hotels Above

Rather than picking based on star rating alone, match a hotel to what actually matters most for your specific trip. Jaya House River Park and Viroth’s Hotel lead on pure guest satisfaction; Shinta Mani Angkor and Golden Temple Villa stand out if a hotel’s story and staff relationships matter to you; Templation Hotel and Anantara Angkor Resort suit travelers who want privacy over walkability; and Onederz Hostel Siem Reap is the better hostel pick if you want a social atmosphere without Mad Monkey’s louder, party-first reputation. Siem Reap’s hotel market offers genuinely strong options across every one of these priorities rather than forcing a single trade-off.

A Final Word on Value Across the Whole Spectrum

What makes Siem Reap’s hotel scene stand out regionally is how much quality is available even outside the true luxury tier — a well-chosen $40-100 boutique hotel here often delivers a pool, breakfast, and genuinely attentive service that would cost considerably more in many other Southeast Asian destinations. With options spanning every budget from backpacker dorms to five-star resorts, and every property in this guide independently verified against current TripAdvisor and Booking.com ratings, Siem Reap’s hotel scene ranks among the strongest in Southeast Asia relative to price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best area to stay in Siem Reap for first-time visitors?

Old Town, near Pub Street and the Old Market, offers the best mix of walkability, restaurants, and easy access to Angkor by tuk-tuk.

What’s the single best hotel in Siem Reap right now?

There’s no single answer, but by pure guest satisfaction, Jaya House River Park (5.0/5, 5,300+ reviews) and Viroth’s Hotel (5.0/5, 3,000+ reviews) currently lead their respective tiers — luxury and boutique — on TripAdvisor.

Is Mad Monkey Siem Reap a good choice?

It’s a genuinely well-rated hostel (4.7/5 from 2,400+ reviews) and a strong pick if you want a lively, social atmosphere with pools and organized events. It’s a weaker fit if you want a quiet stay — recent reviews flag noise and occasional booking issues, so it suits party-hostel travelers more than anyone prioritizing rest.

Are Siem Reap’s luxury hotels good value compared to Bali or Phuket?

Generally yes — five-star resorts in Siem Reap tend to cost noticeably less than equivalent properties in Bali or Phuket, particularly outside peak season.

Do Siem Reap hotels offer airport pickup?

Many mid-range and luxury hotels include free airport pickup; it’s worth confirming at booking rather than assuming, especially at smaller boutique properties.

How far in advance should I book a Siem Reap hotel?

For peak season (November-February), book at least a month ahead for popular boutique properties. Outside peak season, booking a week or two out is usually sufficient.

What are the top hotels in Siem Reap if I want recommendations by budget?

Among hotels Siem Reap Cambodia offers at every level, Shinta Mani Angkor and Park Hyatt Siem Reap lead the luxury tier, Viroth’s Hotel and Golden Temple Villa are the strongest mid-range boutique picks, and Onederz Hostel and Mad Monkey Siem Reap cover the budget end. As a recommended hotel in Siem Reap for most first-time visitors, Viroth’s Hotel offers the best balance of location, price and quality.