Explore Phnom Penh
Restaurants, cafés, rooftops and walks: our local pointers for discovering Phnom Penh, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.
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Bai Sor
Led by Chef Tim Pheak, Bai Sor brings Cambodia’s culinary heritage back to the table with a contemporary, ingredient-driven approach. Located near Post Office Square, the restaurant celebrates traditional recipes, forgotten dishes and the richness of Khmer flavours in a refined yet generous setting. A strong address for travellers who want to experience real Khmer cuisine beyond the usual classics.

Backyard Cafe
Backyard Cafe is one of Phnom Penh’s best spots for healthy food. Running since 2015 and now located on Street 240, it serves homemade dishes made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, with flexitarian, vegetarian, vegan, raw, gluten-free and sugar-free options. The menu includes healthy meat and fish dishes, salads, nourishing bowls, cold-pressed juices, raw desserts, organic wine, evening sharing plates, juice cleanses, delivery and wholefoods to take away.
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What’s on in Phnom Penh
Until Dec 5Culture
The Root — Solo Exhibition by Pen Robit
SNA Arts Management
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MÉKONG – Liquid Memory
SOMA Hotel Riverside
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Black & Gold Exhibition
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When to go
The best month for Phnom Penh
March
Sweet spotA sweet spot: dry enough and manageable crowds.
- Crowds
- Busy
- Rain
- Dry · 37 mm
- Heat
- 34.4°C
Rainfall and heat, month by month
Full climate chartDriest around Nov–Apr; wettest in Oct (~306 mm, 25 rainy days). Daytime highs stay 30.5–34.6°C year-round.
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Real prices
What things cost in Phnom Penh
- Meal at our restaurants
- $10–15
- Specialty coffee
- $1–4
- Drink or cocktail
- $10–15
- Tuk-tuk in town
- $2–3
- Laundry (per kg)
- $1–2
Median Google prices across our selected places + locally sourced rates.
Quick converter
Indicative rate ~4,100៛ per $1 (the riel is quasi-pegged). In practice most shops round to 4,000៛: anything under $1 usually comes back as riel change.
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Places in Phnom Penh (37)
Sosoro Museum
Activities · Riverside
Discover Cambodia's fascinating monetary and economic history at the Sosoro Museum, featuring interactive exhibits on ancient trade, traditional commerce, and the evolution of Khmer currency.
Meet The Province
Activities · Areyksat
Khmer cooking, essential-oil workshops and overnight experiences in Areyksat.
Lagrace café
Café · Royal Palace
Elegant café housed in a restored colonial building, offering artisanal coffee, fresh pastries, and light meals
Mekong River Sunset Cruise
Activities · Riverside
Embark on a memorable journey along the Mekong River aboard a traditional wooden vessel
Silk Island Tour
Activities · Silk Islands
Discover the traditional silk-weaving communities of Koh Dach (Silk Island), just 30 minutes from Phnom Penh
La Plantation - boutique
Shopping · Toul Tompoung
La Plantation is an organic, fair-trade farm in Kampot, Cambodia, producing award-winning Kampot pepper and spices using traditional methods.
For Someone I Like
Shopping · Toul Tompoung
Charming gift shop offering a curated selection of unique, locally-made products and souvenirs.
Senteurs d'Angkor
Shopping · Daun Penh
Discover authentic Cambodian treasures at Senteurs d'Angkor, a premium artisanal shop showcasing the finest local products
Royal Palace
Activities · Royal Palace
Step into Cambodia's regal heritage at Phnom Penh's Royal Palace, a stunning complex of golden spires and traditional Khmer architecture
UCare Pharmacy - Phnom Penh
Practical · BKK1
Ucare Pharmacy is Cambodia's most trusted pharmacy chain, offering certified advice, wellness products, and beauty essentials across 25+ locations in Phnom Penh and major tourist cities.
Grab Transportation & Deliveries
Practical · Cambodia
Essential ride-hailing and delivery service in Phnom Penh
Peppermill Museum
Activities · Russian Market
Discover the fascinating world of pepper at the Peppermill Museum, showcasing the history and cultural significance of Kampot pepper.
Wat Phnom
Activities · Wat Phnom
Perched atop a 27-meter artificial hill, Wat Phnom is the spiritual heart of Phnom Penh and the temple that gave the city its name
Silver Pagoda
Activities · Royal Palace
Known as Wat Preah Keo Morokat (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), the Silver Pagoda houses national treasures including the Emerald Buddha and life-sized golden Buddha encrusted with diamonds
Traditional Cooking Classes
Activities · Riverside
Learn the secrets of authentic Khmer cuisine in hands-on cooking classes led by expert chefs, featuring market visits and traditional cooking techniques
Central Market (Phsar Thmey)
Activities · Daun Penh
Explore Phnom Penh's iconic Art Deco Central Market, a bustling hub of local commerce offering everything from fresh produce to souvenirs and jewelry
Bakong Tourist
Practical · Cambodia
A mobile wallet for visitors to make QR payments at participating merchants in Cambodia.
Russian Market
Activities · Tuol Tom Poung
Phnom Penh's most iconic local market, famous for souvenirs, street food, and affordable shopping.
Independence Monument
Activities · Tonle Bassac
Iconic landmark commemorating Cambodia's independence from France, located in the heart of Phnom Penh.
Riverside Walk
Activities · Riverside
A scenic promenade along the Tonle Sap River, perfect for leisurely strolls, people-watching, and enjoying Phnom Penh's vibrant atmosphere.
Bai Sor
Restaurant · Daun Penh
A contemporary Khmer restaurant reviving Cambodia’s culinary heritage with depth, elegance and a true sense of place.
Backyard Cafe
Restaurant · Daun Penh
A long-standing healthy cafe on Street 240 with fresh, nourishing food.
Himawari Hotel Apartments
Hotel · Sisowath Quay
Elegant five-star riverside hotel apartment with spacious suites, wellness amenities, and panoramic views over the Mekong.
The Pavilion
Hotel · Daun Penh
Boutique adults-only hotel hidden in a lush colonial villa near the Royal Palace, with two pools and a relaxed tropical atmosphere.
Pour un Sourire d'Enfant (PSE)
Activities · Meanchey
A life-changing NGO offering education, training, and care to Cambodia’s most vulnerable children.
Soma Hotel Riverside
Hotel · Daun Penh, Phnom Penh
Elegant riverside boutique hotel with modern design, excellent service, rooftop bar and pool near the Royal Palace.
Khla Spices & Tea
Shopping · Tuol Tom Poung
Exceptional organic-certified spices and teas, Kampot pepper PGI, Asian teas and rare spices in Phnom Penh.
TUBE COFFEE
Café · Multiple
Cambodia's leading coffee chain with 75+ branches nationwide. Fast service, affordable prices, and quality drinks.
Elephant Bar
Nightlife · Daun Penh
Phnom Penh's legendary cocktail bar at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, home of the Femme Fatale and one of Asia's finest gin collections.
National Museum of Cambodia
Culture · Riverside
Khmer art and sculpture beside the Royal Palace, with galleries around a garden courtyard.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Culture · Boeung Keng Kang
The former S-21 prison, now a place of remembrance and learning about Cambodia’s recent history.
Choeung Ek Memorial
Culture · Dangkao
A memorial on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, connected to the history of the former S-21 prison.
Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Hotel · Wat Phnom
A historic Phnom Penh hotel opened in 1929, with the Elephant Bar and heritage architecture.
Wat Ounalom
Culture · Riverside
A major Buddhist monastery near the river, the National Museum and the Royal Palace.
Factory Phnom Penh
Culture · Chak Angre
A creative campus with art-filled lanes, workspaces, food venues and an events programme.
Wat Langka
Culture · BKK1
A Buddhist monastery near Independence Monument, within walking distance of BKK1.
Olympic Stadium Phnom Penh
Culture · Olympic
Vann Molyvann’s central sports complex, a landmark of New Khmer Architecture.





