Siem Reap Pub Hostel

Every now and then a hostel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Siem Reap Pub Hostel, in The real heart of Siem Reap, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel modest;…

Every now and then a hostel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Siem Reap Pub Hostel, in The real heart of Siem Reap, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel modest; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant, and the comfort feedback has been uneven. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 1,200 reviews, scoring strong on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Pricing has been sitting near €3 a night and the value score puts it in a strong-value bracket compared with similar properties. The honest read on Siem Reap Pub Hostel is that it deserves a side-by-side look against the bigger Siem Reap names rather than a headline of its own.