About Siem Reap
Siem Reap is one of Cambodia's major cities, home to around 139,458 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Siem Reap
1
Angkor Wat at sunrise
2
Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple
3
Ta Prohm (tree temple)
4
Pub Street and Old Market
5
Tonle Sap floating villages
6
Banteay Srei Temple
7
Phnom Bakheng sunset
8
Apsara dance show
Budget travel
Free things to do in Siem Reap
Angkor Wat at sunrise
Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple
Ta Prohm (tree temple)
Pub Street and Old Market
Banteay Srei Temple
Phnom Bakheng sunset
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Angkor National Museum
- Visit Angkor Botanical Garden
- Visit Wake Park
- Eat at The Red Piano
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $$
Marum (Friends International)
Cambodian · Social-enterprise kitchen teaching local youth
- $
Khmer Kitchen Restaurant
Khmer · Simple, authentic Khmer favourites
- $$
Chanrey Tree
Khmer · Refined Cambodian riverside dining
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
Old French Quarter · Colonial landmark near Angkor
- $$$$
Phum Baitang
Outside town · Luxury Khmer village resort
- $$$
Shinta Mani Angkor
Town · Design hotel with a social mission
Shopping
- Artisans d'Angkor
- Khmer Ceramics & Fine Arts Centre
- L.A. Bookshop
- Theam's House Gallery
- GIVE Kefir - Probiotic Brewery
- Sombai Cambodian Liqueur Shop & Workshop
Nightlife
- Sister Srey Cafe
- footprint cafe
- Khmer Pub Street Beergarden KTVs
- Angkor What?
- Banana Leaf
- X Bar
Museums & culture
- Angkor National Museum
In pictures
Siem Reap gallery
Keep exploring
