Mad Monkey

Siem Reap


The Siem Reap outpost of an expanding Monkey business, this classic backpacker has deluxe dorms with air-con and extra-wide bunk beds, good-value rooms for those wanting privacy and the obligatory rooftop bar – only this one's a beach bar!


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Siem Reap attractions

1. Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm

0.36 MILES

Located just west of the royal residence is this shrine. Said to represent two Angkorian princesses, these sacred statues were originally housed at the…

2. Royal Residence

0.37 MILES

The official royal residence for King Sihamoni and family when they travel to Siem Reap is an austere building that has long since been overshadowed by…

3. Wat Preah Prohm Roth

0.37 MILES

A traditional Buddhist temple in the heart of Siem Reap, this is the easiest one to explore for the casual visitor.

5. Wat Dam Nak

0.51 MILES

Formerly a royal palace during the reign of King Sisowath, hence the name dam nak (palace), today Wat Dam Nak is home to the Center for Khmer Studies (www…

6. Wat Bo

0.54 MILES

This is one of the town’s oldest temples and has a collection of well-preserved wall paintings from the late 19th century depicting the Reamker, Cambodia…

7. Angkor National Museum

0.6 MILES

Looming large on the road to Angkor is the Angkor National Museum, a state-of-the-art showpiece on the Khmer civilisation and the majesty of Angkor…