Must-see hotels in Northwestern Cambodia

  • BeTreed Adventures

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Secluded in the Cambodian wilderness, this eco-stay is the brainchild of two conservation-minded expats who left jobs with NGOs to save 70 sq km of…

  • Maisons Wat Kor

    Battambang

    About 2km south of central Battambang, Maisons Wat Kor is a secluded sanctuary of 10 rooms in traditional-style Khmer houses that once welcomed Angelina…

  • Home Vattanak Guesthouse

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Undoubtedly the best-value digs in Preah Vihear City, this is also a candidate for one of the best deals in the country. The 27 well-maintained rooms at…

  • Here Be Dragons

    Battambang

    A stylish fun bar, leafy front garden for relaxing and free beer on arrival make Here Be Dragons a top backpacker base. Six- and eight-bed dorms come with…

  • Sambor Village Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    This French-owned place brings the boutique to Kompong Thom. Spacious, bungalow-style rooms with four-poster beds and chic bathrooms are set amid a…

  • Bambu Hotel

    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…

  • The Place

    Battambang

    Battambang's first flashpacker hostel, The Place was designed by L'Atelier Architecture & Design, who work with bamboo and other natural materials. The…

  • Kompong Luong Homestays

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Kompong Luong has three homestays available with local families. Although the digs are fairly rustic, this is a fascinating way to discover what everyday…

  • Memoria Palace

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Located 5km west of Pailin, this resort has humongous bungalows with boutique touches and great views, and a 20m-long hilltop swimming pool. There are…

  • Preah Vihear Jaya Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    One of a strip of hotels on the western edge of town, Jaya stands out for its exceptional value. Spacious rooms, all set in low-rise bungalows, include a…

  • CBT Homestay Program

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Thanks to the homestay project run by the CBT (Community-Based Tourism) Office, it’s possible to stay in Banteay Chhmar and three nearby hamlets. Rooms…

  • La Villa

    Battambang

    For a taste of the colonial era, stay at this French-era villa renovated in vintage 1930s style. It's one of the most romantic boutique hotels in Cambodia…

  • Au Cabaret Vert

    Battambang

    Contemporary meets colonial at this pretty resort, a short tuk tuk ride southwest of the centre. Rooms are stylish and include flat-screen TV and rain…

  • Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    A slick boutique hotel in the unlikely setting of Sra Em, the PVBH is looking to coax higher-end templegoers from Siem Reap to stay a night. With lush…

  • Battambang Resort

    Battambang

    Down a dirt road from laid-back Wat Kor village, Battambang Resort is a place to unwind in style. Surroundings include ponds with lily pads, tropical…

  • Bot Uddom Guesthouse

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Arguably, the best option in Anlong Veng, this place offers clean rooms with massive hardwood beds. The newer annexe looks out on Ta Mok’s Lake (well,…

  • Seng Hout Hotel

    Battambang

    Known for on-the-ball staff who are quick to help with traveller queries, the Seng Hout has a variety of nicely decorated rooms. Some are on the smaller…

  • Pursat Riverside Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Formerly the KM Hotel, the Pursat Riverside brings another level of comfort and service to Pursat. The 146-room hotel has plush rooms hosting flat-screen…

  • Arunras Hotel & Guesthouse

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Dominating Kompong Thom's accommodation scene, this central establishment has 58 good-value rooms with Chinese-style decoration and on-the-ball staff. The…

  • Glorious Hotel & Spa

    Northwestern Cambodia

    This chic business hotel, located on the southern outskirts of Kompong Thom, is the perfect place to clean the grit out of your nails and get a massage…

  • Classy Hotel & Spa

    Battambang

    This popular monolith on the east bank of the Sangker River draws a loyal crowd thanks to its amenities, which nonguests can also enjoy. It has an…

  • Green Palace Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    This classy hotel has raised the bar in Preah Vihear City with its glistening marble columns and crystal chandeliers in the lobby, contemporary…

  • Sovann Phum Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    A definite step up from most Kompong Chhnang options in cleanliness and style, this is a popular spot for the NGO crowd. It has 30 good-sized rooms with…

  • Ly Hout Guesthouse

    Northwestern Cambodia

    The smart rooms here have wooden desks and white bedspreads adorned with handsome bed-runners. Upgrade to VIP status for an ornate Khmer-carving headboard…

  • Pomme

    Battambang

    A lively little backpacker pad on popular St 2½, the accommodation here is in Japanese pod-style units. They are simple partitions and very small, but…

  • Angkor Comfort Hotel

    Battambang

    Offering serious bang for your buck, the Angkor's huge rooms are spotlessly clean and come with midrange amenities on a backpacker budget. White linens on…

  • Heng Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Live the high life up on the ridge of the Dangrek Mountains near the Thai border. This smart 36-room hotel is a cut above the local places in Anlong Veng…

  • Royal Hotel

    Battambang

    An old-timer on the Battambang scene, the Royal is deservedly popular. Some rooms may be faded, but the air-con rooms are decently sized and come with…

  • Thansour Thmey Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    This place goes heavy on the Khmer woodcarvings, so if you've always wanted to sleep in an intricately carved bed, now is your chance. Rooms are tidy and…

  • Kompong Thom Royal Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Having opened its doors in September 2019, this is another grand statement for Kompong Thom. Rooms are fitted to a full-on four-star standard, including…

  • Sanctuary Villa

    Battambang

    This intimate, luxurious boutique hotel has 16 attractive villas furnished with traditional woods, tasteful silks and throw rugs, but the out-of-the-way…

  • Sangker Villa Guest House

    Battambang

    Sangker Villa offers the atmosphere of a boutique homestay thanks to its intimate size and is great value for money. Out back the small pool and bar…

  • Vimean Sovann Guesthouse

    Northwestern Cambodia

    It may not look like much from the outside, but hiding inside are the smartest budget rooms in town, all with fresh paint, modern bathroom fixtures and…

  • Green Orange Village Bungalows

    Battambang

    This smart and super clean little place is run by local NGO FEDA in the sleepy village of Ksach Poy, 8km south of Battambang. The extensive gardens…

  • Ganesha Family Guesthouse

    Battambang

    The best of Battambang's cheapies, Ganesha has a light-filled dorm with double-wide beds, and small private rooms with bamboo furniture and tiled…

  • Chanthea Borint Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Set in a shady garden, this 30-room family pad offers the most welcoming accommodation in town. The rooms are small but tidy and well cared for. The small…

  • Pyramid Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    A solid bet, the Pyramid has 44 small but spick-and-span rooms in a quiet but central location just off NH6. It also has a good rooftop restaurant.

  • Bamboo Guesthouse

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Bamboo is an oasis of calm on Pailin's northwestern outskirts, with 27 comfortable bungalows. The restaurant serves excellent Khmer and Thai food (mains…

  • Sok San Guesthouse

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Sok San has a variety of dimly lit rooms and a restaurant with decent Thai and Cambodian food. Cheaper rooms are small and windowless. Air-con options…

  • Heng Heng Guesthouse

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Rooms at this pink concrete monstrosity are rather timeworn but nonetheless a good deal. Grab a room on the top floor to take advantage of its sweeping…