Hostels in Phnom Penh

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Cheapest monthSeptember
Most expensive monthJuly
Top rated by travellersOnederz Phnom Penh, $34
Cheapest bed foundVilla Martial Arts Gym & Guesthouse, $10

Finding cheap hotels in Phnom Penh: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in September.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Phnom Penh are full of digital nomads and holidaymakers of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Phnom Penh. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Phnom Penh hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Phnom Penh generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Phnom Penh. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as $10 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated The Big Easy Phnom Penh, The Local - Riverside and Khmer Village Guesthouse as the best central Phnom Penh hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.