THE PLACE Hostel Siem Reap Angkor

Every now and then a hostel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, THE PLACE Hostel Siem Reap Angkor, in The real heart of Siem Reap, is one of those. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a…

Every now and then a hostel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, THE PLACE Hostel Siem Reap Angkor, in The real heart of Siem Reap, is one of those. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are on-site parking, an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, around 860 reviews, scoring strong on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €3 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. All told, THE PLACE Hostel Siem Reap Angkor reads as one of those Siem Reap addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.