Villa Papillon is a hostel in Phnom Penh offering dorm accommodation with shared spaces. The property features hot water, good lighting, and clean bathrooms. It attracts budget travellers and backpackers passing through Cambodia's capital, particularly those valuing a relaxed atmosphere and a convenient city location near ATMs and services.
Dorm beds with shared spaces
Hot water available
City location near ATMs
Staff speak French and English
The area
Villa Papillon is located at 20R St 252 in Phnom Penh. The property is positioned somewhat out of the main area but remains close to ATMs and local amenities.
Good to know
Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Air-conditioning operates from 7 PM to 6 AM only. The dorm includes a female-only room separated by a moveable divider.
We stayed here for only one night during our stop in the capital. Before arriving, we had already read some reviews and knew that the owner could be a bit strict or particular, to put it politely. However, we personally didn’t have any direct issue in that regard.
We met the person we assume was his wife, and she was very kind to us. She allowed us to use the kitchen to prepare coffee, around check-out time, which we really appreciated.
We chose this place because it looked nice and, above all, because we were looking for a good internet connection. Unfortunately, during the night we stayed there, the Wi-Fi didn’t work well. The signal was weak on both available networks, and in the end I had to use my roaming. We had already seen that another person had complained about this on Google Maps, although on Booking the connection was rated as good.
Another aspect that could be improved is the lighting. The room was quite dark. There are lights, but they don’t illuminate much. Luckily, the room had a window, so during the day there was some natural light.
Considering the price, around €14 per night, we felt that what was offered was a bit limited compared to other places where we have stayed in 6 months in Asia. That said, the most important positive point is that the room seemed clean. We didn’t see any bed bugs or similar issues, as some other reviews had mentioned, so we can’t complain about the cleanliness.
Overall, it can be fine for one night, but we think there are sev
Very kind ladies working here and many cute cats. Unfortunately 2/3 of the beds we paid for had dirty sheets (mysterious crust and visible dirt) :( female dorm was a room off of the main dorm, separated by a moveable divider. Definitely had some men barging in. AC was turned off 6:30am each morning and no fan was turned on.
Stayed here while passing through to Koh rong. Also stayed here for a few days before my flight back to Europe. It’s a really chill place, the lady running the place is so warm and hospitable. Also the dog and the cats were lovely.
Very quiet both times I visited which I liked. Pretty good location too
we had a pretty decent stay at this hotel. The room was nice and it had nice lighting with a good bathroom. It’s quite out the way but it’s still near ATM.
main nice women unfortunately had an injury
Arrived with a valid, paid reservation and confirmed check-in time. The staff member was busy eating, drinking, and socializing with guests instead of working. She first denied that my booking existed, then suddenly “found” it in the system at check-in time.
She demanded my visa; I have a valid e-visa with no passport stamp. When I asked for a moment to find the receipt, she refused, said she wanted to sleep, and threw me out — despite the fact that I had already paid.
I was not even allowed to stay inside to arrange another booking or call a tuk-tuk. This was unprofessional, hostile, and completely unacceptable. After 25 days of travel and many hotel stays, this was by far the worst experience.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I book this hotel here?
Not directly. Villa Papillon is not a partner hotel, so we have neither its live availability nor its rates. You can send them your dates and they answer you by email.
Will I be charged anything?
No. Heroes Hotels takes no payment for this hotel and holds no room. Any payment is agreed directly with the hotel.
How can I contact them?
By phone on +855 78 242 412, or through the request form on this page.
