Budget sleeping in Sihanoukville means choosing from guesthouses and modest hotels rather than resorts. The cheapest listed accommodations start at $25 per night, with prices climbing to around $30 for rooms with more facilities. Five of the 19 accommodations listed on Heroes Hotels are bookable directly, but many budget places operate through word of mouth or walk-in only, so your options extend well beyond what appears in one booking site.
Skyhotel Sihanoukville and Star Bay Residence both start at $25 per night and sit in central locations—Skyhotel near Trimulia on Street 801, and Star Bay Residence in front of U mall on Thnou Street. These are affordable bases for exploring the Two Lions Roundabout and the city's main commercial hub. U Mall Hotel, also on Thnou Street, begins at $30 and has been reviewed well by 837 guests, making it a reliable midpoint between rock-bottom and slightly higher comfort. Air Apartments, starting at the same $30 rate, offers longer-stay appeal if you plan to linger.
“We had an excellent stay at Won Majestic. The hotel is in a very practical and convenient location, making it easy to get around.”
Be Past, Google review of U Mall Hotel
For the absolute lowest rates, Arjuna Solitaire Hotel on Otres Marina Road offers rooms from $8, though prices rise sharply depending on season and room type. Otres is a quieter beach area south of the city centre, quieter and more laid-back than the central strip. Budget travellers trade proximity to nightlife and restaurants for lower cost and a more local feel. You gain simple, clean rooms and friendly service; you lose air conditioning, hot water, or en-suite bathrooms at the very cheapest end. Expect to share facilities or accept a fan and cold shower as the price falls.
