Hotel
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
Siem Reap's grand hotel since 1932, an Art Deco landmark with a pool, spa, Cambodian restaurant and the celebrated Elephant Bar.
Mad Monkey Siem Reap
A sociable hostel on Rose Apple Road with dorms, female-only dorms and private rooms, two swimming pools, a rooftop bar and nightly events.
At a glance
- Type
- Hostel
- Area
- Rose Apple Road, Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- madmonkeyhostels.com
Good to know
- Dorms and private rooms
- Female dorms
- Two swimming pools
- Rooftop bar
- Poolside bar and restaurant
Why we recommend it
Mad Monkey Siem Reap is a sociable budget base in town. It sits on Rose Apple Road and is designed for travellers who want a social atmosphere, plenty of facilities and the chance to meet others heading to the temples.
The accommodation covers a wide range of budgets. There are standard dormitories with six or eight beds, female-only dorms, and a smaller four-bed dorm with extra comforts, as well as private rooms, including doubles, twins and a triple, for couples and friends who want their own space while still enjoying the hostel's social side. Availability varies, so book ahead in the high season, especially for the private rooms.
Facilities are generous for a hostel. There are two swimming pools, which are a real advantage after a sweaty morning at Angkor, along with a poolside bar and restaurant and a rooftop bar. The social calendar is central to the experience: a nightly meet-up offers discounted beers from 7pm, and further events start late in the evening. If you value quiet nights, ask for a room away from the bar areas, or consider a calmer guesthouse instead.
Mad Monkey suits solo travellers, backpackers and groups of friends, and its female dorms give women travelling alone an extra option. Staff and fellow guests are a good source of tips on the Angkor temples, the Tonle Sap floating villages, the silk farm, the Landmine Museum, the Angkor Night Market and Pub Street, all of which the hostel highlights for its guests. Sharing a tuk-tuk to the temples with people you meet here is an easy way to keep costs down.
Rose Apple Road is within easy reach of the centre, so the Old Market and Pub Street are a short walk or tuk-tuk ride away. Contact the hostel by phone or through its website for bookings, and check the latest details of rooms and events online before you arrive. Bring a padlock for lockers in the dorms, and earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Private rooms are the better choice for couples who want to join the social life by day but sleep well before an early sunrise start at Angkor Wat.
Mad Monkey Siem Reap FAQs
What types of rooms are there?
Six- and eight-bed dorms, female-only dorms, a four-bed dorm and private doubles, twins and a triple.
Does Mad Monkey Siem Reap have a pool?
Yes, it has two swimming pools.
Are there female-only dorms?
Yes, several female-only dorm options are available.
Is there a bar?
Yes, a poolside bar and restaurant and a rooftop bar.
Is it a party hostel?
It is sociable, with a nightly meet-up from 7pm and later events, so light sleepers should bring earplugs.
Where is it?
On Rose Apple Road in Siem Reap.
Who is it best for?
Solo travellers, backpackers and groups of friends.
How do I book?
Through the Mad Monkey website or by phone.