Balcony Guesthouse

Kratie


This long-running backpacker pad has upped its game in recent years and now has a few tasteful private rooms, a four-bed dorm, a stylish bar overlooking the Mekong and a huge 3rd-floor balcony for prime river views.

The bar has a gigantic snooker table, which is a lot harder to master than a standard pool table.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Kratie attractions

1. Wat Roka Kandal

1.91 MILES

This beautiful little temple dating from the 19th century is one of the oldest in the region. The restored interior now houses a small handicraft centre…

2. Phnom Sombok

4.81 MILES

This small hill with an active wat offers the best views across the Mekong on this stretch of the river. Located on the road from Kratie to Kampi, a visit…

3. Chhlong

16.93 MILES

The main attraction in this somnolent riverside town, 31km south of Kratie, is the old governor’s residence, a gorgeous yellow-and-white French colonial…

4. Mekong Turtle Conservation Centre

19.83 MILES

This rundown (but well-meaning) wildlife conservation centre lies within the temple grounds of Wat Sorsor Moi Roi in Sambor, about 35km north of Kratie…

5. Wat Sorsor Moi Roi

19.85 MILES

Wat Sorsor Moi Roi, held up by 108 columns and covered in vibrant murals, was constructed on the site of a 19th-century wooden temple, a few pillars of…