Best Hostels in Siem Reap: Social, Quiet and Party Options

Siem Reap has enough hostels that you should choose by atmosphere, not just price. A party hostel, a social hostel and a quiet backpacker base can all cost similar amounts while giving you completely different trips.

My main filter is simple: decide how much you care about sleep before you decide how much you care about the bar.

Onederz Siem Reap: best all-round social hostel

Onederz is one of the easiest hostels to recommend for travelers who want a social atmosphere without making the entire stay about parties. It is central and well established.

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Mad Monkey Siem Reap: best for parties and meeting people

Mad Monkey makes more sense if nightlife and meeting other travelers are major priorities. I would not choose it before repeated sunrise temple days unless you know you can sleep through a social hostel.

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The Funky Village: party-focused option

The Funky Village is another name to compare if you specifically want a lively backpacker environment rather than a quiet base.

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Siem Reap Pub Hostel: central budget option

This is worth looking at if central location and low cost matter more than boutique style.

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What I check in a hostel

• Curtains or privacy around dorm beds.
• Lockers large enough for valuables.
• Reliable air conditioning.
• Bathroom-to-bed ratio.
• Noise comments in recent reviews.
• Whether tours are actually competitively priced.
• How far the dorm is from the bar or common area.

Party hostel or social hostel?

If Angkor is your priority, I would choose social over party. You can still meet people without sacrificing the sleep that makes a sunrise day tolerable.

Keep planning

Read our Siem Reap backpacker guide, backpacker budget, Pub Street guide and budget hotels.