Budget accommodation on Koh Rong starts at $5 per night and climbs to around $10 to $12 for a hostel bed with more comfort. The island lists 99 accommodations spread across hotels, hostels, resorts, and guest houses; 21 are hostels and 6 are guest houses, the categories most likely to have low nightly rates. The cheapest listed place is Sok San Beach Resort, which offers rooms starting at $5 on a secluded beach in Sok San Village, though it is technically a hotel. For pure hostel options, Ankounamatata and Babybong Hostel, Bar & Tattoo both advertise rates in the $5 to $7 range, putting them among the island's most affordable choices.
Ankounamatata sits in a central location on Koh Rong and is well reviewed for its clean bathrooms, comfortable beds, and relaxed atmosphere. Travellers choosing hostels over hotels give up private bathrooms and quieter rooms but gain access to communal spaces where other backpackers gather. Babybong Hostel, Bar & Tattoo combines budget beds with a social bar, making it practical for solo travellers who want both affordability and connection.
“Amazing place to wind down and relax. Very big and comfortable beds. Clean bathrooms and warm showers.”
Nikolai Berges, Google review of Ankounamatata
Koh Rong Villas, a guest house, is well reviewed and sits within walking distance of Long Set Beach, where restaurants like Barracuda Seafood Restaurant and cafés such as Ava Café cluster along the waterfront. For those willing to spend slightly more, Antalya Hotel / Restaurant on the Walking Street charges $10 per night and combines budget rates with on-site dining. Budget travellers on Koh Rong retain access to the island's beaches, its restaurants, and its social hubs; what changes with the price is room size, privacy, and amenities rather than location or the island's core appeal.
