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If you just want a cheap place to crash in Phnom Penh, you might like the Boeng Kak area where most backpackers stay. Staying there is definitely cheap cheap!

But Boeng Kak area in Phnom Penh is not the prettiest place in the city... It actually reminded me of a ghetto and the narrow alleys can look scary at nights. So, you get what you pay for...

If you don`t like Boeng Kak area after one night, try the guesthouses by Tonle Sap Lake. They`re comfier and nicer, but of course pricier.

Boeng Kak area

Lake Side Guesthouse

Price per night: 2 USD (cheapest room)

Cheap option if you`re on a tight budget and just need a base. The rooms are very basic, have fan and shared bathrooms.

Some rooms don`t have windows, so if you`re dependent on day light, ask for a room with windows. Downstairs, they have a cozy sitting area where you can hang out with other travelers.

The guesthouse is right by Boeng Lake, but it`s not much too look at cause of the garbage floating in the water. Choose to ignore this, and watch the beautiful sunset instead.

Phone: 012 552 901.

Around Phnpm Penh City

Top Banana Guesthouse

Phnom Penh accommodation -- Top Banana GH
Image credit: topbanana.biz

Price per night: 6-15 USD

I can see why Top Banana is recommended by Lonely Planet.

Top Banana is a backpacker hang-out AND a place to sleep!

The cheapest rooms cost 6 USD dollars and has got everything a backpacker needs -- bed, fan, attached bathroom and western toilet.

The place is very popular because of the laid-back atmosphere on the balcony (it feels more like a lounge). You can either relax and read a book while laying in a hammock, take a nap in one of their couches or just to get to know other travellers. It`s packed!

Where: Nr. 9Eo Corner St 278 & St 51
Sangat Boeung Kong Keng 1
Khan Chamkar Morn
(Next door Golden Gate Hotel)

Phone: +855 12 885 572

Guesthouses by Sisowath Quay

Paragon Hotel

Our room at Paragon Hotel

Price per night: 17 USD (cheapest room)

23 USD -- double room

30 USD -- triple room

Our room (407) had air-con that worked OK, private bathroom with hot water, free coffee, TV, fridge and it was clean enough.

Would I stay here again?

Yes, given its price and location, it was almost worth the money. But the next time, I'm going to choose a room with a window!

Where: 219 B, Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh

Hope & Anchor Guesthouse

Hope and Anchor guest house Phnom Penh Cambodia

Phnom Penh accommodation -- My room at Hope & Anchor

Price per night: 25 USD (cheapest room)

PS! I paid 20 USD in Dec 2007.

This guesthouse has excellent location because it`s located right by the Tonle Sap Lake.

My room was spacious and clean. The price included Western toilet, air-con and hot water. And downstairs you have a open-air restaurant/bar where they serve excellent steak meals.

I really enjoyed the service -- they were friendly and they found me a room right away.

But my room didn't have a window. That was the biggest minus about my room. Not having a window in a 25-USD room is not worth it!

Address: 213 Sisowath Quay

Riverside Hotel

If you want a little luxurious Phnpm Penh accommodation and want to stay by the river, try the Riverside Hotel.

Price per night: 30 USD

The rooms are quite large and clean, with TV, hot water and Western toilet. Best of all, the rooms have big windows and present a nice view of the harbour.

But when it comes to their service -- the staff though could have smiled more and they weren`t attentive.

Let me picture this for you...

I wanted to ask them about the transportation options to Siem Reap.

There were three of them working behind the desk, and there were no other guests at the reception. One lady was busy writing, and the two others were just talking. I waited half a minute, then I cleared my throat to make a signal that I was standing there...

... But they didn`t pay any attention. Not even a: "Just one minute, I will come to you as soon as I`m done." So I just stood there and felt like that they didn`t see me (but I`m quite sure that they did)!

I was just frustrated, went up to my room and checked out after one night.

Address: Sisowath Quay and street 94

Phone: (023) 723 318, (023) 723 348

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