Most visitors stay in Siem Reap for Angkor and in Phnom Penh for the capital.
Siem Reap:
- Pub Street and Old Market area: central, close to restaurants, bars and the night market, easy to walk around, lively in the evening.
- Wat Bo and Kandal Village: quieter, with many cafés and boutique guesthouses, still within walking distance of the centre.
- Along the road towards Angkor: many resorts, suited to a relaxing stay, but you need a car or tuk-tuk to get into town.
Phnom Penh:
- Riverside (Sisowath Quay): close to the Royal Palace and museums, with many riverside restaurants. Convenient for a first visit.
- BKK1: many cafés and restaurants, airier and quieter, suited to longer stays.
- Russian Market (Toul Tom Poung) area: good for shopping and local food.