Phnom Penh on a backpacker budget
Phnom Penh costs a backpacker about €22 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€22per day
€9dorm bed
€25twin room
€31day all-in
What to see
Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng, riverfront.
Eating
Khmer curry €3.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Aura | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Okay Guesthouse | hostel | 0.5 km |
| Prantara | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Penh House | hotel | 0.0 km |
| Villa Grange | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| ផ្សារ៧មករា | market | 3.6 km |
| ផ្សារអ៊ុនវិចិត្រ | market | 3.7 km |
| The Tamarind | mediterranean | 0.1 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Naga Clinic | emergency | 0.6 km |
Next stops on the network
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam · 203 km
Siem ReapCambodia · 231 km
BattambangCambodia · 254 km
Da LatVietnam · 384 km
Nha TrangVietnam · 470 km
BangkokThailand · 539 km
AyutthayaThailand · 564 km
Koh TaoThailand · 579 km
Common questions
How much does Phnom Penh cost per day?
Budget about €22 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €9, a twin room about €25, and a small guesthouse room about €34. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Phnom Penh?
Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng, riverfront.
Where do you eat cheaply in Phnom Penh?
Khmer curry €3.
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