Sleeping cheaply in Phnom Penh is straightforward: prices start at $3 per night and most budget rooms stay below $25. The city lists 11 hostels and 72 guest houses alongside 118 budget hotels, giving you several ways to keep costs down. You do not give up location or basic cleanliness at this price—you trade private space and amenities for shared facilities or minimal furnishings, and you accept older buildings or sparse décor. The cheapest beds are in hostels and basic guest houses; budget hotels offer a private room for not much more.
Skyhotel Phnom Penh is a converted house on a lane off Street 178, with rooms from $10 per night. A few blocks away, SkyMansion on Street 222 starts at $12 and is highly rated by its few guests. For a riverside location, Yuetai Riverside sits on Preah Sisowath Quay near Pizza 4P's 313 Quayside and costs from $20 per night; it is well reviewed for its cleanliness and Tonle Sap views. All three are bookable directly on Heroes Hotels. SkyVilla in Boeng Keng Kang district offers rooms from $15 and provides access to local cafés like Siso Bakery and the nightlife of Wat Langka.
“I really liked the place. The staff is very polite, and if there's a problem or request, they take care of it quickly. The place is pretty good for the price”
Алиса Чернечкая, Google review of SkyMansion
Budget travellers in these neighbourhoods are near restaurants, spas, and the river; what varies most is the age of the building and the size of your room. Prices shift by season and how far ahead you book—the dry season (November to February) fills up faster and costs more.
