Banan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A typical house on the banks of the river on the way from Battambang to Siem Reap. GDP in Cambodia is only around $1,000 per annum but I expect it's rather less for many rural families - it looks idyllic but obviously there's no running water or electricity around here and it's often very difficult to access healthcare due to poor state services and corruption.
A typical house on the banks of the river on the way from Battambang to Siem Reap. GDP in Cambodia is only around $1,000 per annum but I expect it's rather less for many rural families - it looks idyllic but obviously there's no running water or electricity around here and it's often very difficult to access healthcare due to poor state services and corruption.
Built in the 10th century on the top of a hill, the temple is reachable by climbing a long flight of steps. Like in many of the temples in Angkor, there’s a coexistence of Hindu and Buddhist elements and it reminds, in a much smaller scale, the majestic Angkor Wat. The most scenic part, in my opinion, is the stairs. The 370 steps are framed by lushy trees that offer shade during your hike and it steep verticality, drag your eyes to the top temple. http://nomadswind.com/cambodia-travel-diary-2-battambang-2/
If you continue up the hill from the Killing Caves, you will find the temple that has been built in recent years thanks to donation from Khmer people. The temple is nice and colorful with some monkeys hanging around, but the best part is the view: you can see the green countryside surrounded by the mountain at the horizont. http://nomadswind.com/cambodia-travel-diary-2-battambang-2/
At the market at Battambang. #green

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Bat Rice Resort

Bat Rice Resort

3 out of 5
Kampeuv next to Bat Cav Banan Battambang Province
Stay at this B&B in Banan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Battambang Bat Caves and Phnom Sampeau are located nearby.
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Family Batcave Homestay - Hostel

Family Batcave Homestay - Hostel

1 out of 5
Road number 57, Sampov Kaeth Village Banan Battambang
The price is AU$21 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$21
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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Great time at Family Batcave Homestay
We had a great stay at Family Batcave Homestay. It felt like a more authentic experience. Our host was lovely. He gave us a tour with his wife, or he organized for us to visit a variety of sites in and around Battambang. Plus, the food was great. I highly recommend it.

Reviewed on 29 July 2025

Family Batcave Homestay - Hostel
Cambana La Rivière Hotel

Cambana La Rivière Hotel

3 out of 5
Phum Romchek 5, Sangkat Rottanak Battambang Battambang
The price is AU$127 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$127
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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Stay at this hotel in Battambang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Colonial-Era Architecture and Colonial Buildings are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Clean property with very nice staff. Thanks for a good stay.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

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4 Bedroom Private Villa & Swimming Pool with Fitness

4 Bedroom Private Villa & Swimming Pool with Fitness

Phum Kbal Khmaoch Battambang Province
Stay at this holiday home in Battambang. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus and old ...
Ghost town
We did not stay there, the house is in a subdivision that has no people living nearby. In front of the house were dead leaves everywhere. The area doesn’t look safe for visitors to stay there.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2025

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Piseth Private Villa Hotel

Piseth Private Villa Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Battambang Battambang Battambang
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Brightness Villa

Brightness Villa

2.5 out of 5
Street 542 Battambang Battambang Province
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Popular places to visit

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Phnom Sampeau

You can find out about the history of Banan when you stop by Phnom Sampeau. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Phnom Sampeau

Battambang Bat Caves

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Battambang Bat Caves during your travels in Banan.

Battambang Bat Caves

Wat Banan Temple

Wat Banan Temple is just one of the places to see in Banan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Wat Banan Temple

Activities

Battambang: Tuk-Tuk, Bamboo Train, Killing/Bat Caves, Sunset

Battambang: Tuk-Tuk, Bamboo Train, Killing/Bat Caves, Sunset

AU$19
per adult
Battambang: Tuk-Tuk, Bamboo Train, Killing/Bat Caves, Sunset
Explore Battambang full day tour by Tuk Tuk

Explore Battambang full day tour by Tuk Tuk (start from 9am-6:30pm)

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Explore Battambang full day tour by Tuk Tuk (start from 9am-6:30pm)
Bamboo train. Phnom Sampove cave. Bat cave and Banan Temple

Bamboo train. Phnom Sampove cave. Bat cave and Banan Temple

AU$35
per adult
Bamboo train. Phnom Sampove cave. Bat cave and Banan Temple
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Trusty tuktuk tour/Bambootrain/countryside/killing &bat cave

AU$20
per adult
Trusty tuktuk tour/Bambootrain/countryside/killing &bat cave
half day morning tour by Tuk-Tuk

half day morning tour by Tuk-Tuk

AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
half day morning tour by Tuk-Tuk
Full day group tour,bamboo train,bat cave, small villages,snacks

Full day tour by bicycle & tuk tuk,bamboo train,bat cave,villages

AU$36
per adult
Full day tour by bicycle & tuk tuk,bamboo train,bat cave,villages
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