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🛕 Hostels in Siem Reap for Backpackers & Solo Travellers: Temples, Tuk-Tuks & Night Markets

Siem Reap in 2026? This riverside town is the gateway to Angkor, the vast temple complex listed by UNESCO. Most days start before sunrise among the temples and often end with street food, night markets and drinks on Pub Street. It is easy-going, good value and very popular with solo travellers.

🏠 Where to Stay in Siem Reap

Hostels here are usually close to the old town and the river, with pools to cool off after a hot day at the temples. Hostelworld.com lists over 62 Hostels in Siem Reap, all rated by travellers like you, with more than 27001 reviews. In Siem Reap hostels you can usually find:

• Shared dorms and private rooms with air-con
• Swimming pools and garden bars
• Tuk-tuk tours and temple day trips
• Social dinners, pub crawls and free water refills

💡 Pro tip: Many hostels can book a tuk-tuk driver for the temples. Agree the route and price the evening before you go.

🏆 Top Hostels to Stay in Siem Reap in 2026

Looking for top-rated Hostels in Siem Reap? According to Hostelworld.com travellers, these are two crowd favourites:

• Mad Monkey Siem Reap – ★ 9.76/10 – Mad Monkey Siem Reap
• Onederz Siem Reap – ★ 9.84/10 – Onederz Siem Reap

🗺️ Neighbourhoods to Explore

• Pub Street and the old town – Bars, restaurants and late-night street food
• Old Market area – Stalls selling food, fabrics and souvenirs
• Wat Bo area – Quieter streets east of the river with cafés and guesthouses
• Riverside – A shady path along the Siem Reap River with night markets nearby
• Angkor Archaeological Park – Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm and many more temples

🛺 Getting Around Siem Reap

• From the airport: Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport is a fair drive out of town; shuttle buses and taxis usually meet flights
• Tuk-tuks: The usual way to get around; ride-hailing apps often work in town too
• Bikes: Many hostels rent bicycles, which some travellers use for the closer temples
• Walking: The centre is compact and easy to explore on foot

🌅 Visiting the Temples

You need an Angkor pass to visit the temples, which you can usually buy at the official ticket office or online. Many travellers see sunrise at Angkor Wat, then visit Bayon and the tree-covered ruins of Ta Prohm before the heat builds.

💡 Pro tip: You should cover shoulders and knees at the temples, and some areas may ask you to remove hats or shoes.

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