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Siem Reap
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Siem Reap

Siem Reap, Cambodia's second-largest city and provincial capital, serves as the primary gateway to the ancient temples of Angkor. Renamed the ASEAN City of Culture for 2021–2022, it offers a blend of French-colonial and Chinese-style architecture, particularly in the Old French Quarter and around the Old Market. Beyond the temples, the city features museums, traditional Apsara dance performances, a Cambodian cultural village, silk farms, rice paddies, and a bird sanctuary near Tonlé Sap. With a cosmopolitan dining and drinking scene, Siem Reap caters well to frequent travelers seeking cultural immersion and comfort.

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Best time to visit

☀️ Best months: Jan–Feb, Nov–Dec

Jan31° / 21°💧60mm
Feb32° / 22°💧60mm
Mar34° / 24°💧70mm
Apr33° / 25°💧181mm
May32° / 25°💧302mm
Jun32° / 25°💧210mm
Jul31° / 25°💧323mm
Aug31° / 25°💧274mm
Sep30° / 24°💧429mm
Oct31° / 23°💧293mm
Nov30° / 23°💧132mm
Dec30° / 21°💧35mm

High/low are monthly means, 💧 is mean monthly precipitation (2022–23, Open-Meteo); green = comfortable & drier.

Where to stay

Old Market / Pub Street

Central, busy, food, bars and markets

Good for First-timers, nightlife, short stays

Wat Bo / Riverside

Leafy, walkable, boutique stays by the river

Good for Couples, families, quiet, food lovers

Old French Quarter / Royal Gardens

Historic, polished, near museums and grand hotels

Good for Luxury, families, first-timers, business

Sok San Road / Angkor Night Market

Lively but cheaper, guesthouses and casual eats

Good for Budget, backpackers, nightlife

Charles de Gaulle Road

Resort strip on the road toward Angkor

Good for Luxury, families, temple-focused stays

Taphul Village

Low-key central base with budget hotels

Good for Budget, long stays, practical access

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Getting there & around

From the airport

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) is the active main airport; the old REP airport closed in 2023. SAI is about 45-50 km from central Siem Reap. There is no train or metro. Use the official airport shuttle bus, an airport taxi, hotel transfer, or prebooked private car; expect roughly 60-90 minutes depending on traffic and stops. As rough info, recent traveler guidance lists the airport bus around US$8 and taxi around US$35, but confirm at the airport transport desk or with your hotel.

REP airport guide (official info · terminals · lounges) →

Around the city

Siem Reap has no metro, urban rail, or tourist transit card/pass to buy. Central areas around Old Market, Pub Street, Wat Bo and the river are walkable, but temples and airport trips need wheels. For short hops use tuk-tuks/remorks, Grab or PassApp where available, or hotel-arranged drivers. For Angkor, hire a tuk-tuk or car by half/full day, start early for heat, and agree the route and fare before leaving if not using an app.

As of 2026-06-20 — confirm current schedules/fares with the operator.

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Before choosing where to stay

Where to Base

The Old French Quarter and areas around the Old Market feature distinctive French-colonial and Chinese-style architecture, making them ideal bases for experiencing the city's historical ambiance. These districts are close to major attractions, museums, and cultural villages, allowing guests to walk to diverse dining and nightlife options. This location suits travelers seeking a deep cultural immersion within a walkable urban environment.

Getting Around

As a major tourism hub, Siem Reap provides easy access to the ancient Angkor temples and surrounding rural landscapes. Transportation connects visitors to silk farms, rice paddies, fishing villages, and the bird sanctuary near Tonlé Sap. The city's infrastructure supports efficient travel to these key cultural and natural sites, ensuring convenient exploration for hotel guests.

Best Season

While accessible year-round, planning around the climate enhances visits to outdoor sites like rice paddies and the Tonlé Sap bird sanctuary. As the former ASEAN City of Culture, the city maintains a vibrant calendar of events. Optimal weather conditions allow for comfortable exploration of the countryside and temple complexes, while indoor attractions such as museums and Apsara performances remain available regardless of season.

Nearby attractions

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

Worship6.0 km

Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia

Angkor

Angkor

Historic8.6 km

former capital city; region of Cambodia

Angkor Thom

Angkor Thom

Historic9.3 km

archaeological site and Hindu empire in Cambodia

Bayon

Bayon

Worship9.1 km

Khmer temple in Cambodia

Baksei Chamkrong

Baksei Chamkrong

Worship7.3 km

temple

Baphuon

Baphuon

Worship9.4 km

temple

Ta Prohm

Ta Prohm

Historic9.2 km

Buddhist temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Phnom Bakheng

Phnom Bakheng

Historic7.2 km

First built temple of Angkor, Cambodia

Banteay Kdei

Banteay Kdei

Worship9.1 km

temple

Yasodharapura

Yasodharapura

Historic6.0 km

Ancient Khmer city-state

Phimeanakas

Phimeanakas

Historic9.6 km

Hindu temple at Angkor, Cambodia

Ta Keo

Ta Keo

Worship9.9 km

monastery in Cambodia

Dining

Kimchi Restaurant

korean_restaurant38 m

Korean

Cafe Indochine

Restaurant105 m

Restaurant

🕐 10:30-22:00

Website

KFC Sivutha

fast_food_restaurant116 m

Fast food

🕐 Mo-Su 08:00-22:00

The Glasshouse

cafe120 m

Café

The Palm Coffee House

cafe132 m

Café

Fumizen Siem Reap

japanese_restaurant137 m

Japanese

Burger King Siem Reap

fast_food_restaurant194 m

Fast food

🕐 Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

Website

Fresh Fruit Factory

Restaurant200 m

Restaurant

🕐 Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

Attraction data from Wikidata (CC0) and open sources, ranked by notability and distance — for reference.

See all guide-listed restaurants in Siem Reap (Michelin / Black Pearl) →

Airport lounges (REP)

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Flights to Siem Reap

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