Phnom Penh HolidaysCambodia
Known as the “Pearl of Asia” in the 1920s, Phnom Penh saw some rough times through war and revolution in the late 20th Century. Today, however, this capital of Cambodia is newly awakened, and to a high degree. Chaotic streets, dramatic market scents, and less than perfect infrastructure can feel …
How to get to Phnom Penh
Here's what you need to know about getting to Phnom Penh. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Phnom Penh takes 15 hours, 5 minutes.
When to go to Phnom Penh
Typical Holiday Price
£544 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Phnom Penh varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
September
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - September is the cheapest month to go to Phnom Penh.
Where to stay in Phnom Penh
Whatever your travelling style, we can help find you the perfect place to stay. From luxurious hotels to practical apartments, these are our most popular places in Phnom Penh, according to other travellers.
The first place I visited in SE Asia and a great place to start a trip hopping through SE Asia. Locals really enjoy visitors, tourism is actually built into building their economy back up. A lot of local history to be seen that most don't even know went on in Cambodia. Temples, the Genocide Killing Fields (although sad you can learn a lot about Cambodian history there), and great places to eat.
The drinks are cheap. There's a dedicated tuck tuck all day. Me Mate's Place has wifi, geckos and it's damn cheap!
Great community and the locals are friendly. Pretty pricey for the tourists actually. You'll need to have great bargain skills to keep costs low.
Cambodia's largest city which rests on the banks of the Mekong has a special appeal about it . . . an appeal that is chotic, colorful and to me romantic. This is a place that has not been over "westernized" yet like so many Asian cities have. I love the crazy sort of "wild west feeling" of the place. The traffic with the thousands and thousands of motor scooters, the spirited markets, the remains of old French colonial buildings. There are some most see highlights; the Royal Palace with it's Khmer designed roofs, the National Museum, and sadly the Tuel Sleng Museum of Genocide. This is one of the buildings ( a former high school) where the Kymer Rouge created their horrific actions. A very sobering hard experience but important to see,