Mekong Lowlands Travel Guide
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Phnom Penh City Centre
Phnom Penh City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its great bars, fascinating museums and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Central Market or Orussey Market while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Daun Penh
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Daun Penh. Make a stop by National Museum of Cambodia or Central Market while you're exploring the area.
Boeung Keng Kang
Travellers come to Boeung Keng Kang for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Independence Monument and Preah Sihanouk Garden while you're in town.
Chamkar Mon
Casinos, cocktail bars and spas are some highlights of Chamkar Mon. Make a stop by Independence Monument or AEON Mall while you're exploring.
Sangkat Tonle Bassac
While visiting Sangkat Tonle Bassac, you might make a stop by sights like AEON Mall and NagaWorld Casino.
Tuol Kouk
Unique features of Tuol Kouk include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Monireth Boulevard or TK Avenue Mall while you're exploring the area.
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa
Very stylish, smart reception, nice pool area. Large rooms, quiet with friendly staff. Good location near riverside and palace.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Aquarius Hotel & Urban Resort Phnom Penh
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Luxcity Hotel & Apartment
Staff are wonderful. Room size is spacious. Location is great.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Merton Holiday Inn
Room was small, but furnished well. A good amount of construction going on, but it wasn’t too disruptive. Great price for a riverfront stay.
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025
Citadines Flatiron Phnom Penh
Best Hotel ever stay around the world so far. Especially in Cambodia.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh
This is a very nice hotel. Very modern and great amenities. The staff was super
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Riverside
Riverside is just one of the places to see in Phnom Penh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Royal Palace
Befitting the home of Cambodia’s royalty, the glittering golden roofline of this palace dominates Phnom Penh’s skyline.
Central Market
Whether you’re looking for fresh food or a new watch, you can buy just about anything imaginable within the walls of Phnom Penh’s famous cross-shaped market.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
This former prison outside Phnom Penh brings to light the brutality of Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge and honors the 17,000 people who lost their lives here.
Tuol Tom Pong Market
During your visit to Phnom Penh, you can do some window-shopping at Tuol Tom Pong Market. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Wat Phnom
Sitting atop what is considered the only hill in Phnom Penh, this eclectic Buddhist monastery features a fascinating array of shrines, stupas and ornate buildings.
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- Royal Palace
- Central Market
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- National Museum of Cambodia
- Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument
- Independence Monument
- Orussey Market
- Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
- Royal Cambodia Phnom Penh Golf Club
- Wat Ounalom
- Kandal Market
- Chroy Changvar Bridge
- Old Market
- Samdach Hun Sen Park
