Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
★★★★★
4 hostels, avg 9.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $25/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $24/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.92, dorms avg $8
★★★★★
Coffee $2.25, dorms avg $11
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.50, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.00, 4 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
22 attractions
★★★★★
18 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $20 | $19 cheaper | $0/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $41 | $37 cheaper | $4/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $77 | $69 cheaper | $8/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $5 | $4 20% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $20 | $15 25% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.50 | $1 33% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.92 | $2.25 23% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.40 | — |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇰🇭▼
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
68
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $8/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (22 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelVilla Martial Arts Gym And Hostel (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$8/night
Total hostels15
🇰🇭▼
Sihanoukville
Cambodia
42
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $11/night). Plenty to see (18 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelThe Last Point (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$11/night
Total hostels4
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Phnom Penh & Sihanoukville
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
35°C
High
/
27°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 86mm/month
Best months: Jan, Dec
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
31°C
High
/
27°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 175mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
1. Escape60
2. Former Bokor Cinema
3. Former Kirirom Cinema
4. Former Lux Cinema
5. Former Prom Bayon Cinema
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
1. Antonov 24B Plane
2. Cambodia-Vietnam friendship monument
3. Dragon Head
4. Fish
5. Islands View
Common Questions
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