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Siem Reap Travel Guide

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📍 Siem Reap, Cambodia

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🎯 Suggested Activities

Curated activities based on LonelyRoad community recommendations

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Angkor Wat Sunrise Temple Tour

Iconic sunrise experience at the world's largest religious monument. Join small groups of travelers for this unforgettable dawn visit.

Location: Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap
Best Time: Sunrise (5:00 AM start)
Duration: 4-5 hours
Price: $$
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Ta Prohm Temple Exploration

Explore the 'Tomb Raider temple' where ancient ruins merge with jungle trees. Perfect for solo photography and peaceful wandering.

Location: Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap
Best Time: Morning (7-10 AM)
Duration: 2-3 hours
Price: $
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Khmer Cooking Class at Local Home

Learn to cook authentic Khmer dishes like amok and lok lak in a local family's home. Market tour included, easy to meet fellow foodies.

Location: Wat Bo Village, Siem Reap
Best Time: Morning (9 AM start)
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $$
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Phare Cambodian Circus Performance

Support social enterprise circus showcasing Cambodian stories through acrobatics, theater, and music. Great solo evening activity.

Location: Ring Road, Sok San Street, Siem Reap
Best Time: Evening (8 PM show)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: $$
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Tonle Sap Floating Village Visit

Half-day boat tour to see authentic floating villages on Southeast Asia's largest lake. Join small group tours for company.

Location: Tonle Sap Lake, 25km from Siem Reap
Best Time: Afternoon
Duration: 3-4 hours
Price: $$

🎉 Events & Social Activities

Great places to meet other travelers in Siem Reap

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Pub Street Night Market Experience

Nightly street food market with live music, cheap eats, and backpacker social scene. Perfect for meeting other travelers over $1 beers.

Location: Pub Street, Sangkat Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap
Best Time: Evening (7 PM onwards)
Price: $
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Angkor Night Market Shopping

Daily night market with handicrafts, clothing, and street food. Relaxed atmosphere for browsing and trying local snacks.

Location: Corner of Sivatha Boulevard and Khum Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap
Best Time: Evening (6-11 PM)
Price: $
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Apsara Dance Dinner Show

Traditional Khmer dance performance with buffet dinner. Cultural experience with fixed seating, comfortable for solo diners.

Location: Pokambor Avenue, Siem Reap
Best Time: Evening (7:30 PM)
Price: $$

🏨 Places to Stay

Recommended accommodations for solo travelers

Mad Monkey Hostel Siem Reap

hostel

Social backpacker hostel with pool, bar, and daily events. Female dorms available, excellent for meeting travelers. Walking distance to Pub Street.

⭐ 4.3/5💰 $

📍 The Lane off Sivatha Boulevard, Mondol 1 Village, Siem Reap, 17252

Onederz Siem Reap

hostel

Modern hostel with rooftop bar, female-only dorms, and strong security. Pool, coworking space, and organized temple tours for solo travelers.

⭐ 4.5/5💰 $

📍 Wat Bo Road, Wat Bo Village, Siem Reap, 17259

The Siem Reap Hostel

hostel

Boutique hostel with excellent breakfast, female dorms, and chill common areas. Free yoga classes and bike rentals. Quiet but social vibe.

⭐ 4.6/5💰 $

📍 Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap, 17252

Lub d Siem Reap

hostel

Stylish hostel-hotel hybrid with female dorms, rooftop pool, and cafe. Great for solo travelers wanting comfort with social atmosphere.

⭐ 4.4/5💰 $$

📍 Pokambor Avenue, Siem Reap, 17252

☕ Cafes & Restaurants

Best spots to work, eat, and meet other travelers

Brown Coffee Siem Reap

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Cambodia's Starbucks with excellent WiFi (50+ Mbps), strong iced coffee, and AC. Multiple outlets, popular with digital nomads. Great for working.

⭐ 4.4/5💰 $

Sister Srey Cafe

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Social enterprise cafe with reliable WiFi, healthy food, and great coffee. Laptop-friendly with plenty of seating. Supports local women's education.

⭐ 4.7/5💰 $

Cafeteria Siem Reap

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Cozy cafe with strong WiFi, excellent flat whites, and all-day breakfast. Quiet atmosphere perfect for working. Good vegetarian options.

⭐ 4.6/5💰 $$

Marum Restaurant

restaurant

Training restaurant serving creative Khmer cuisine with vegetarian options. Communal tables great for solo diners. Try the tarantula if adventurous!

⭐ 4.6/5💰 $$

Khmer Kitchen Restaurant

restaurant

Authentic Khmer food at backpacker prices. Try fish amok and green mango salad. Always busy with travelers, easy to chat with neighbors.

⭐ 4.3/5💰 $

The Little Red Fox Espresso

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Specialty coffee shop with excellent WiFi and strong espresso drinks. Quiet, AC, plenty of outlets. Popular morning workspace for digital nomads.

⭐ 4.7/5💰 $$

💡 Local Tips

Insider advice from the LonelyRoad community

  • 📱 Mobile Data & eSIM: Get data for Siem Reap with PikaSim - 0.1GB for 7 days costs $0.60 (other options: 0.5GB/1d for $1.80, 0.5GB/1d for $2.60). Privacy-focused, no account needed, instant activation. Get yours at https://pikasim.com/download-cambodia-esim-packages
  • Visa & Entry for UK citizens: British passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Siem Reap International Airport for $30 USD (tourist visa, 30 days). Alternatively, apply for an e-visa online at www.evisa.gov.kh for $36 USD before travel. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date. Bring a passport photo and exact USD cash. No pre-flight forms required, but you'll complete an arrival card on the plane or at immigration.
  • Rent a bicycle ($1-2/day) or e-bike ($5-8/day) from your hostel to explore temples independently. Much more freedom than group tours and perfect for a chill pace. Download maps.me offline maps before arriving.
  • Temple pass for Angkor Archaeological Park costs $37 for 1 day, $62 for 3 days (valid over 1 week). Buy the 3-day pass even if staying shorter—you'll want to return to different temples at various times. Purchase at official ticket office only.
  • Pub Street has $0.50-1 draft beers during happy hours (usually 5-8 PM). Temple Bar and Angkor What? are most social for solo travelers. Women traveling alone report feeling very safe in the backpacker area, though standard precautions apply.
  • Join free walking tours (tip-based) to meet other travelers and learn Khmer history. Several hostels organize group temple tours ($15-20) which are great for solo travelers who want company without commitment.
  • Bargain at markets but not in shops with price tags. Start at 40-50% of asking price. Old Market (Psar Chas) is less touristy than night markets for authentic shopping and local food stalls.
  • Get a local SIM card at the airport (Smart or Cellcard) for $5-10 with data. Essential for Grab (ride-hailing app), Google Maps, and staying connected. Much cheaper than international roaming and works well throughout Cambodia.
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