Siem Reap on a backpacker budget
Siem Reap 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.
What to see
Angkor Wat at sunrise, Bayon, Ta Prohm.
Eating
Old Market stalls €2.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| The Twizt | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Soben Guesthouse | hostel | 0.5 km |
| Claremont Angkor Boutique | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Lynnaya Urban River Resort | hotel | 0.1 km |
| FCC Angkor | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Weekly market | market | 0.4 km |
| Clothes Market | market | 1.0 km |
| Night Market Souvenirs | market | 1.0 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Neak Tep Hospital | emergency | 1.8 km |
Routes through Siem Reap
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap?
Angkor Wat at sunrise, Bayon, Ta Prohm.
Where do you eat cheaply in Siem Reap?
Old Market stalls €2.
Build a route that runs through Siem Reap, costed end to end.
Open the planner