Bambu Hotel

Top choice in Battambang


Bambu's spacious rooms are designed in a Franco-Khmer motif with gorgeous tiling, stone-inlaid bathrooms and exquisite furniture. The fusion restaurant is one of the best in town and the poolside bar invites lingering. Above all else, though, it's Bambu's gracious staff that set it in a category above Battambang's other boutique offerings. Book ahead, as it's deservedly popular.


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Nearby Battambang attractions

1. Romcheik 5 Artspace

0.09 MILES

Expanded from a workshop into a bona fide gallery in 2015, this impressive space has a permanent collection upstairs displaying the edgy, contemporary…

2. Wat Kandal

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On Battambang's east bank, Wat Kandal features interesting vihear (temple) paintings and wooden decorative carvings.

3. Sangker Gallery

0.43 MILES

This little, two-storey art space runs regular exhibitions by local artists and also promotes a city art tour from 2pm to 6pm. Cost depends on the number…

4. Tep Kao Sol Gallery

0.43 MILES

This is the gallery space of local artist Loeum Lorn, who's known for creating works out of melting coloured ice and then photographing them. It's open…

5. Wat Sangker

0.46 MILES

This substantial wat sits along the east bank of the Sangker River.

6. Psar Nath

0.48 MILES

Battambang's central market is a notable piece of art deco modernist architecture.

7. Battambang Museum

0.49 MILES

This petite provincial museum has been given a full makeover thanks to the generous support of Friends of Khmer Culture (FOKC; www.khmerculture.net) and…

8. Wat Phiphétaram

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Dating from 1888, Wat Phiphétaram shows definite Thai influence in the style of its decorative architecture.