Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa

Phsar Leu Thom Tmey is 2.5 km west of Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa — about 31 minutes on foot. It is the closest place to the hotel under “markets”.

The other place under “markets” within reach of Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa is Phsa Kraom Market (5.6 km).

Phsar Leu Thom Tmey is a large indoor market in central Siem Reap that stocks an unusually wide range of goods under one roof. Visitors find fresh produce, seafood, meat, clothing, footwear, electronics, jewelry, and gold alongside food vendors and kitchen items. The market also has money changers. It operates early — from 3 AM most days — reflecting its primary role as a local supply hub rather than a tourist destination.

Visitors consistently note this is a genuinely local market where tourists are rare. Those seeking authenticity appreciate the lack of tourist pressure and the variety of fresh produce and Khmer food on offer. Shoppers report that prices are competitive compared to supermarkets and town-centre money changers, and that most vendors are willing to bargain. The main limitation is language: English is spoken far less here than at Old Market, so communication can be difficult. Some visitors found this an asset rather than a problem, valuing the untouched local atmosphere it suggests.

The market opens at 3 AM and runs until 8 PM daily, making it accessible throughout the day, though it functions most actively as a morning market. Go early if you want the fullest selection of fresh goods and the most authentic atmosphere. Wear comfortable shoes for navigating the indoor stalls. Bring a phrasebook or translation app if you speak no Khmer, and be prepared to navigate by pointing and patience. It suits visitors who want to shop as locals do and experience the working market life of Siem Reap, rather than those seeking a polished, English-friendly shopping experience.

• 2.5 km from the hotel — about 31 minutes on foot
• Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 4,173 travellers on Google

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NR6, Krong Siem Reap 17252, Cambodia

Opening hours

• Monday: 3:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Tuesday: 3:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Wednesday: 3:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday: 3:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Friday: 3:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday: 3:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Sunday: 3:00 A

Fair Trade Village is 3.6 km north-west of Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa — a short ride rather than a walk. It is the closest place to the hotel under “sights”.

The next two places under “sights” from Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa are Royal Residence (4.1 km) and Made in Cambodia Market (4.4 km), so there is a choice within a few minutes.

Fair Trade Village is a handicraft marketplace in Trang Village, positioned between central Siem Reap and the Angkor archaeological park ticket office. The site displays and sells handmade Cambodian goods across a wide range of categories: hand-woven textiles including kromas, bronze statues, jewellery made from seeds and clay, traditional dancing masks, bamboo items, and paintings created using a traditional palm leaf burning technique. Visitors can walk through the space and observe artisans at work, though accounts of actual production vary.

Visitor responses are mixed. Several travellers praise the variety and quality of craftsmanship, particularly the textile collection, and note that staff are friendly and non-pressuring. However, others describe the site as a tourist-oriented setup where prices run higher than comparable items at local markets, and question whether active production takes place or is performed for visitors. Some find the atmosphere underwhelming and the merchandise dusty or neglected-looking, suggesting limited footfall. The experience appears to depend heavily on expectations: those seeking curated Cambodian handicrafts in one location generally report satisfaction, while those seeking authentic artisan work or competitive pricing often leave disappointed.

The village operates daily from 9am to 6pm. It works best as a morning stop en route to Angkor rather than a dedicated destination, particularly if you are already travelling that direction. The setting suits travellers with specific interest in Cambodian textiles or handicrafts who prefer browsing without haggling, though independent travellers and those on tight budgets may find better value exploring markets closer to the city centre.

• At 3.6 km from the hotel
• Rated 4.4 out of 5 by 250 travellers on Google

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Trang Village, Sangkat Slorkram Commune Road 60, Rd 60, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Opening hours

• Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 A

Mealea Watbo is 3.8 km west of Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa — a short ride rather than a walk. It is the closest place to the hotel under “restaurants”.

The next two places under “restaurants” from Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa are Ground Zero: Martial Arts & Yoga Centre (4.0 km) and HAVEN (4.1 km), so there is a choice within a few minutes.

Mealea Watbo is a Cambodian restaurant on Street 26 in Siem Reap, open daily from 11 in the morning until 11 at night. The setting combines traditional and modern decoration, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and guests mention a view that adds to the experience. The menu runs through Khmer staples such as fish, chicken and soup dishes, finished with desserts like coconut ice cream served with rice jelly and watermelon.

Visitors describe the food as flavourful and well presented, with several first-time tasters of Cambodian cuisine saying they were won over from the first bite. Value for money comes up often, with more than one reviewer calling it the best they have found in Siem Reap. Staff attentiveness is a recurring theme, and one server, Kakada, is repeatedly singled out by name for her warmth, clear English and thoughtful recommendations, including relocating diners indoors when insects became a nuisance during an outdoor meal. The lone practical note is a request to remove bones from the fish soup, a small detail rather than a wider complaint.

Given the long daily hours, it suits both a casual solo dinner and a small business gathering, as one guest describes using it for a work dinner. It works equally well for travellers wanting an introduction to Khmer food and for those who already know it and want a reliable, well-run spot. With close to 1,300 reviews and a rating that sits at 4.9, it draws a steady crowd, so arriving during peak dinner hours may mean a short wait, though nothing in the reviews suggests reservations are essential. Outdoor seating is worth requesting for the view, provided you don't mind the occasional insect that comes with dining near greenery in the evening.

• At 3.8 km from the hotel
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 1,331 travellers on Google

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Street 26, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Opening hours

• Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Brother Bong Cafe is 3.9 km west of Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa — a short ride rather than a walk. It is the closest place to the hotel under “cafés & bakeries”.

The next two places under “cafés & bakeries” from Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa are The Bean Embassy Roastery & Specialty Coffee (4.0 km) and Dialogue (4.2 km), so there is a choice within a few minutes.

Brother Bong Cafe sits on Street 20 in Siem Reap, open daily from early morning to late afternoon. It functions as a proper breakfast and lunch stop rather than a quick coffee counter, with a menu that stretches from English breakfast plates and smashed avocado to Khmer dishes, sandwiches and baguettes, alongside its coffee program, which has roots in an earlier Phnom Penh location.

Reviews are largely enthusiastic, with repeat visitors mentioning the coffee, particularly iced lattes, and the generous, well-made baguettes and breakfast plates as standouts. Vegetarian options and friendly, attentive staff come up often, and some travellers say they returned daily during longer stays. A few notes of caution surface too: one visitor found the sausage in a dish more like a street-style meatball than expected, and another flags that credit cards are not accepted, something staff did not volunteer in advance.

Go for breakfast or lunch rather than a late-day visit, since it closes in the afternoon, and expect it to be busy even on weekends, so a short wait for a table is possible. Bring cash to be safe, as card payments have not always been accepted. It suits travellers wanting a relaxed, well-designed café setting with a broad menu covering both Western breakfast staples and Khmer food, and it has drawn a loyal following among those coming back multiple times during a Siem Reap stay.

• At 3.9 km from the hotel
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 1,167 travellers on Google

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Street 20, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Opening hours

• Monday: 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 7:15 A

Ground Zero: Martial Arts & Yoga Centre is 4.0 km west of Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa — a short ride rather than a walk. It is among the three closest places to the hotel under “restaurants”.

The next two places under “restaurants” from Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa are Mealea Watbo (3.8 km) and HAVEN (4.1 km), so there is a choice within a few minutes.

This is primarily a martial arts and yoga training centre in Siem Reap that also runs a small cafe for members and visitors, serving fresh meals, coconut water and smoothies under the guidance of a chef who co-owns the place. The centre offers disciplines including Bjj, Kun Khmer and Bokator, alongside yoga and movement classes, plus facilities such as an ice bath. Longer stays are possible too, including a 28-day retreat format.

Guests consistently describe a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere where newcomers are folded in quickly by both staff and other trainees, even if they arrive nervous or with no prior experience. Coaches are praised individually for distinct teaching styles and personalities, which reviewers say keeps training varied rather than repetitive. The food served on site comes up often and favourably, described as fresh and appealing rather than an afterthought to the training. No significant complaints or caveats appear in the available reviews.

This suits travellers looking to combine a stay in Siem Reap with structured physical activity, whether that is a single drop-in class, a short course, or the longer 28-day retreat. It is less a conventional restaurant stop and more a training base with a cafe attached, so visitors coming purely for a meal should expect the food to be secondary to the martial arts and yoga programming. Opening hours run from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Friday, with shorter hours on Saturday and Sunday, so it is worth checking the schedule for specific classes before turning up, particularly for popular sessions like the ice bath or Kun Khmer training.

• At 4.0 km from the hotel
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 320 travellers on Google

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163 Sombai Rd, Krong Siem Reap 171204, Cambodia

Opening hours

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 A

The Bean Embassy Roastery & Specialty Coffee is 4.0 km west of Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa — a short ride rather than a walk. It is among the three closest places to the hotel under “cafés & bakeries”.

The next two places under “cafés & bakeries” from Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa are Brother Bong Cafe (3.9 km) and Dialogue (4.2 km), so there is a choice within a few minutes.

The Bean Embassy is a roastery-café set on the grounds of the Chocolate Garden east of Siem Reap, away from the town's busier streets. It has its own on-site roastery, a small house with plenty of surrounding green space, and both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu runs from breakfast plates, poached eggs and hollandaise among them, to pastries like almond croissants, alongside a full specialty coffee list with detailed flavour descriptions and the option to choose your coffee's strength and sweetness.

Visitors consistently rate the coffee itself very highly, describing it as rich and well-made, with attentive staff who explain the beans and offer small touches like free cookies or water alongside the order. The setting is repeatedly praised for its quiet, family-friendly, green atmosphere, a contrast to more central cafés. The recurring criticisms are the price, which some guests find high for Cambodia, and occasional slow service at busier times, along with air conditioning that has not always kept up with the heat.

It opens early, from 6am daily until 9pm, which makes it a good stop for breakfast after an overnight bus or an early start to the day. Because it sits on the Chocolate Garden grounds outside the central Pub Street area, it suits visitors looking for a slower, quieter morning or afternoon rather than a quick coffee between sightseeing stops. Bringing a book or planning to linger is worthwhile, since guests describe it as a place for sitting and relaxing rather than passing through, and it works well for couples, families, or anyone wanting a calmer alternative to the town centre's cafés.

• At 4.0 km from the hotel
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 1,358 travellers on Google

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8VW7+HF5, 52 Chocolate Rd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Opening hours

• Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Sunday: 6:00 A

HAVEN is 4.1 km west of Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa — a short ride rather than a walk. It is among the three closest places to the hotel under “restaurants”.

The next two places under “restaurants” from Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa are Mealea Watbo (3.8 km) and Ground Zero: Martial Arts & Yoga Centre (4.0 km), so there is a choice within a few minutes.

HAVEN is a garden restaurant on Chocolate Road in Siem Reap, open daily except Monday from 10am to 10pm. It operates as a training restaurant, giving disadvantaged young adults hands-on experience in hospitality, and the owners are frequently on site, often stopping by tables to chat with guests. The menu runs from curries to salads to vegan options, alongside cocktails and coffee, served in a leafy, relaxed setting that guests describe as an oasis from the streets outside.

Reviews are strikingly consistent: visitors praise the food quality across multiple dishes, from the fish to a vegan carrot cake to a beef salad described as beautifully plated, and several mention returning more than once, including one group of twenty who noted every dish arrived together and on time. Service is repeatedly called warm and attentive, with more than one reviewer describing staff handling a problem, such as a payment issue, calmly and helpfully. The training-restaurant concept is mentioned often and clearly adds to the experience for many diners, who say knowing the purpose behind the place makes the meal feel more worthwhile.

Given the volume and consistency of praise, HAVEN suits travellers looking for a relaxed sit-down meal rather than a quick bite, including groups, couples, and anyone wanting vegan or vegetarian choices alongside more standard dishes. It is closed on Mondays, so plan around that, and the garden setting makes it a good lunch stop if you are already exploring the area rather than a destination requiring a special detour, though several guests treat it as exactly that.

• At 4.1 km from the hotel
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 2,738 travellers on Google

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Chocolate Rd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Opening hours

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 A

The River Gallery is 4.1 km west of Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa — a short ride rather than a walk. It is the closest place to the hotel under “museums & galleries”.

The next two places under “museums & galleries” from Angkor Privilege Resort & Spa are SM Art Center (4.3 km) and The Cocoon House - Art Gallery, Concept Store, Fashion Vintage and Skate Shop - by Cocoon Limited (4.6 km), so there is a choice within a few minutes.

A small gallery in Siem Reap showing paintings by Cambodian artists, ranging from established names to those exhibiting for the first time. Visitors describe it as compact rather than sprawling, with original pieces and prints available across a range of price points, giving the space a working-gallery feel rather than a museum-style display. Part of the appeal is the story behind the art itself, with several works reflecting the artists' own perspectives on Cambodia's past.

Guests consistently mention the quality and atmosphere as standing apart from the artwork sold around the night market and Pub Street area, calling it a more serious stop for anyone actually interested in buying local art. The staff come up often and favourably, with one visitor naming a guide, Julia, whose explanations of individual paintings were described as bringing the work to life. Reviewers also note that a portion of sales revenue goes toward supporting art education for students, which several found meaningful rather than incidental to the visit. No real complaints or caveats surface in the reviews, though its small size is mentioned as a fact rather than a flaw.

The gallery is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It suits travellers with an interest in contemporary Cambodian art, whether browsing or looking to buy an original piece or print, and works well as a quieter counterpoint to the temple circuit. Given the small footprint, a visit tends to be short, but those keen on hearing about individual works should allow time to talk with staff rather than just walk through.

• At 4.1 km from the hotel
• Rated 5.0 out of 5 by 362 travellers on Google

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Krong Siem Reap 171202, Cambodia

Opening hours

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM