Siem Reap Backpacker Budget 2026

A practical backpacker budget for Siem Reap in 2026, including dorms, cheap food, Angkor transport and low cost activities.

Accommodation

Dorm beds and budget guesthouses are widely available.

Food

Local restaurants and markets can keep meal costs low without sacrificing variety.

Angkor

The temple pass is a fixed cost, so share transport or join group tours if you want to save elsewhere.

Free and low cost time

Markets, walking, cafes and some countryside time help balance paid attractions.

My advice

Do not cut so aggressively that every decision makes the trip harder.