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**Discover a Different Side of Phnom Penh**

Travelers know Phnom Penh for the Royal Palace, the riverside, and its bustling city streets. But there is another Phnom Penh—one that many visitors never experience.

At Activate C3 Hostel, we invite you to explore the city beyond the guidebooks. Located in Chroy Changvar, just across the river from downtown, our neighborhood offers an authentic glimpse into everyday Cambodian life.

Here, you can:
* Wake up to the sounds of a bustling local wet market.
* Watch monks begin their morning at nearby pagodas.
* Children ride past on their way to school
* Food vendors prepare recipes passed down through generations
* Discover family-run cafés and local eateries
* Street food along the riverbank at night
* Wander through neighborhoods where daily life unfolds at a relaxed Cambodian pace.

You don't have to travel deep into the countryside to experience local Cambodia. Here, culture isn't created for tourists—it's simply part of everyday life.

After a day of exploring, return to a hostel designed for modern travelers. Whether you choose one of our self-contained bunk beds or a private ensuite room, you'll enjoy comfort, privacy, high-speed Wi-Fi, Personal fan, key card security, swimming pool access, and welcoming social spaces to meet fellow travelers from around the world.

Activate C3 Hostel isn't just a place to sleep. You are living a part of it.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Coworking Space
  • 24 Hour Reception
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Reviews

8.5Fabulous(73)
  • Value for Money
    8.7
  • Security
    9.4
  • Atmosphere
    7.8
  • Cleanliness
    9.0
  • Staff
    8.6
  • Location
    7.1
  • Facilities
    9.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Activate C3 Hostel in Phnom Penh offers a relaxing stay with a lovely pool and clean facilities. Staff are friendly and helpful, creating a comfortable atmosphere. While it's a bit out of the city centre, it's ideal for travellers seeking a quiet and chill vibe.

Stayed in Aug 2026
8.3
F
Faraz
Male, 41+, England
This could be a really good place if it was managed a littel better, the drinks were more than twice the price of other hostels, the food was very small portions and of a low quality. If they worked on the menu and prices this place would be in the high end of 9 rating.we also got told that we couldn’t bring grapes to eat in our room even though there was no grapes for sale in the hotel and the owners were sat there eating a big bowl of fruit in the lobby. The rooms were exceptional for the pric
Stayed in May 2026
7.7
A
Anonymous
Female, 18-24, England
Nice hostel, staff nice, not many people staying there especially in our age group- quite a few older men. Super far away from main area though!!
Stayed in May 2026
10
C
chad
Male, 41+, USA
Nice place with cold ac and nice pool
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Location

09E Street Wat Chas, Sangkat Chrouy Changvar, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
3km from city centre