Why go
- Capital of Cambodia.
- Served by Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH).
History
Phnom Penh is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since 1865 and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its political, economic, industrial, and cultural centre. The city's name derives from Wat Phnom, a Buddhist temple, and Lady Penh, the city's founder. It sits at the confluence of the Tonlé Sap and Mekong rivers, and is the start of the Bassac River. It is also the seat of Cambodia's monarchy, based at the Royal Palace.
Where to stay
92 Rukhak Vithei, Phnom Penh 12302, Cambodia · raffles.com
3G Keo Chenda St, Phnom Penh 121001, Cambodia · thepeninsula-cambodia.com
Vattanac Capital Tower, Monivong Boulevard, 66, 12021, Cambodia · rosewoodhotels.com
Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Street73 · irohagarden.com
227 Preah Ang Yukanthor Street (19), Phnom Penh 122001, Cambodia · thepavilion.asia
71-73 Oknha Ket Street (St. 174, Phnom Penh, Cambodia · wyndhampoulowai.com
N. 10 Samdach Louis Em St. (282), Phnom Penh, Cambodia · baitonghotel.asia
Cambodia, Phnom Penh Street 440 135 · parc21condo.com
34A Oknha Chhun St. (240), Phnom Penh, Cambodia · penhhouse.asia
26, St. 240, Corner Street 51, Phnom Penh 12207, Cambodia · whitemansion.asia
HW5G+QHX, Preah Ang Phanavong St. (240), Phnom Penh, Cambodia · aquariushotel.asia
street 135, Phnom Penh 12310, Cambodia · lachroniquehotel.top
Waterfront, Norodom Blvd. (Near Phreak Monivong Bridge), Village 10 Sangkat Tonle Bassac, 12204, Phnom Penh, Cambodia · sunandmoonhotelgroup.com
28th Floor (Bridge SOHO Building St.78, Crossing of National Assembly Street Phnom Penh, 12000, Cambodia · isnowbell.com
95 Street 592, Phnom Penh, Cambodia · indrahotel.asia
67 Oknha Nou Kan Street (St. 105), Phnom Penh 12258, Cambodia · facebook.com
No 12, រាជធានី, 14 Preah Ang Duong St. (110), Phnom Penh 12204, Cambodia · onederz.com
#45ZY, St. Samdach Sothearos, Tonlebasak, Chamkamon Blvd Phnom Penh, 12301, Cambodia · botumpalace.com
134Z Rue Pasteur No. 51, Phnom Penh, Cambodia · patio-hotel.com
62 E0 Street 310, Phnom Penh, Cambodia · theonrahotel.com
Orussey Market Area, 419 Preah Monivong Blvd (93), Phnom Penh 12257, Cambodia · thecloverhotel.com
#42, Street 208, Village II, Sangkat Beuong Reang, Khan Daun Penh Phnom Penh City, Samdach Chakrei Ponn St. (208), Phnom Penh, Cambodia · hmgrandcentralhotel.com
4&6 Street 148 Phsar Kandal Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh 12204, Cambodia · ohanahotelpp.com
No. 26AB Street 143, District, Cambodia · simboutiquehotel.com
171 Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh 12204, Cambodia · newseasonpp.wixsite.com
Chaktomuk, No.17, St.51 (Pasteur) Corner, St 262, 12200, Cambodia · phnompenh51hotel.com
រាជធានី, #61, Oknha Chrun Youhak, 294, Phnom Penh 12302, Cambodia · phnompenhkatarihotel.com
រាជធានី, Street Sothearos, Phnom Penh 12301, Cambodia · grandelevationhotel.com
55 Street 178, Phnom Penh 12206, Cambodia · hyatt.com
Street 51 Corner Street 294, Phnom Penh 120102, Cambodia · all.accor.com
HVCF+WP5, 327 St 1013, Phnom Penh 12101, Cambodia · sarinahotels.com
St. 118 Sangkat Mittapheap, Khan 7 Makara Phnom Penh, 120306, Cambodia · luxcity.com
10, HWJC+PJR, St Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh 12201, Cambodia · lcshotel.com
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Asian, Seafood, Thai, Vietnamese, Steak House, Restaurant · 474 Bistro is an Asian-Western restaurant that serves a wide selection of unique and… · 474bistro.business.site
Sandwich, American, Restaurant · Subs, sandwiches, wraps, specials Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options, air… · fatboysubs.com
Asian, Seafood, Restaurant · បើកនៅភ្នំពេញ៦ឆ្នាំហើយ យើងបាននាំមកនូវបាយឆាក្តាមរសជាតិដើមពីកំពត សាច់ក្តាមស្រស់ បាយឆាសាមញ្ញតែឆ្ងាញ់សាហាវ Opening hours: Mo-Su… · facebook.com
Pizza, Burger, Regional, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Asian, Thai, Seafood, Fish And Chips, Vietnamese, Steak House, Chinese, International, Restaurant · A modern… · 130gastropub.com
Japanese, Sashimi, Barbecue, Restaurant · It’s the first Japanese Bistro located in the middle of red light area of Phnom Penh. It has Japanese BBQ, Sashimi,… · facebook.com
French, Asian, Chinese, Fish And Chips, Breakfast, Diner, Burger, Pizza, Restaurant · OSTRO Bistro is a new modern bistro and lounge located in the most… · ostro.asia
Coffee Shop, Cafe · តយកាហ្វេបង្កើតឡើងនៅខែតុលាឆ្នាំ២០២៣ Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 13 ផ្លូវ ១៩៦៦, ភ្នំពេញ,… · toycoffee.shop
Cafe · Phnom Penh's first rescue cat cafe! Enjoy a coffee and delicious food in the company of gorgeous cats! Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-19:00 · 5 ផ្លូវ ៤៤២,… · ministryofcat.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · krispykreme.com.kh
Chinese, Hotpot, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · #102 Sothearos Blvd. Corner St 266 Oknha Suor Pheng St. (266) Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Sangkat… · shudaxiakh.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · វិថី ផ្សារដែក (៨៨)
Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · វិថី កោះពេជ្រ · snowyogurt.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:30 · 276 វិថី កែវជា (១៨៤), Phnom Penh, 12211 · chilibakery.com
Armenian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · #53 ផ្លូវ ៤៥០, សង្កាត់ទួលទំពូងទី ១ · facebook.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · #No.N01D,St, Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmorn,Phnom Penh,Cambodia · facebook.com
Burger, Hot Dog, Noodles, Chicken, Pasta, Sandwich, Sausage, Tea, French, Pancake, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 16 Oknha Men… · cousin-s.com
Steak House, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 · #11 Street 41 · facebook.com
Barbecue, Kebab, Grill, Seafood, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · 973 ផ្លូវ ១០១, 12305 · m.facebook.com
Seafood, Diner, Fish, Asian, Fish And Chips, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:08-22:25 · 843 ផ្លូវ ២១០ · facebook.com
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:30 · 95 តីរវិថី ព្រះស៊ីសុវត្តិ, 12202 · facebook.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · ផ្លូវ បឹងកក់, phnom penh · koithe.com
Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 111 ផ្លូវ ៤៧០, Phnom Penh, 12310 · facebook.com
Breakfast, Lunch, Diner, Pub, Asian, International, Barbecue, Beer, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 126… · facebook.com
UK, Restaurant · Opening hours: 00:00-02:00, 07:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
Cambodian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 13 Sokun Meanbon (St: 178), Phnom Penh · thesugarpalm.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00 - 22:00 · yantra.restaurant
American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · hardrock.com
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 1Eo Ly Loak Lay (St: 172)
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · 12B Street 308, Phnom Penh, 12302 · facebook.com
Chinese Special Aroma Lemon Tea, Milk Tea, Fried Chicken, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · Phnom Penh, 120000 · facebook.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 133D ផ្លូវ ១៩៩ - Street 199, Phnom Penh · google.com
Noodle, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
International, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-22:00
Hot Pot, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mon-Sun 11:30-9:30 · 2nd floor street 1003, Phnom Penh
Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, halal, step-free access
Philippine, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · #44 ផ្លូវ ១៣៥, សង្កាត់ទួលទំពូងទី ១
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00, 17:00-23:00 · 21 Street 466
Coffee, Cake Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00 · 1 109, Phnom penh, 12251
Porridge, Noodles, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-19:00
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · ផ្លូវ ៤៥៤
Salad, Wraps, Bowls, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · Palace Lane Street 244, Sangkat Chaktomuk, Phnom Penh,…
Khmer, French, Restaurant · Khmer/French restaurant · 29 228, Phnom Penh, 12253 · cuisinewatdamnak.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Teppanyaki, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Fries, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) 6 km to the centre
Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey), 12, KH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 22 airlines (Cambodia Angkor Air (K6), Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia, Asiana Airlines…) · direct flights to 15 destinations incl. Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 22 airlines, 15 direct destinations
- Cambodia Angkor Air (K6) K6 (A321, ATR 72) · 5 routes: Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, Siem-reap
- Vietnam Airlines VN (A321) · 4 routes: Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- Bangkok Airways PG (A319) · 1 route: Bangkok
- China Airlines CI (737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737) · 1 route: Nanning
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A319, A321) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- Dragonair KA (A320, A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- EVA Air BR (M90) · 1 route: Taipei
- Jetstar Asia Airways 3K (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Korean Air KE (737-800, 73J) · 1 route: Seoul
- Lao Airlines QV (A321) · 1 route: Vientiane*
- Malaysia Airlines MH (737-800) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Myanmar Airways International 8M (A319) · 1 route: Yangon
- Qatar Airways QR (A330-200) · 1 route: Ho Chi Minh City
- SilkAir MI (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A320) · 1 route: Singapore*
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai Airways International TG (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Virgin Australia VA (A320) · 1 route: Singapore*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Techo International Airport (KTI) 21 km to the centre
Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang), 8, KH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Kampong Cham Airport 80 km to the centre
Kompong Cham, 3, KH
Getting there by ferry
Marina Port of Phnom Penh
Ferry terminal · 4.3 km from the centre
Chaktomuk Station
Ferry terminal · 4.3 km from the centre
Koh Pich - Sokha Hotel Ferry
Ferry terminal · 4.4 km from the centre
Koh Pich - Arey Ksat Ferry
Ferry terminal · 4.4 km from the centre
Sohka Hotel Ferry
Ferry terminal · 4.8 km from the centre
Arey Ksat Ferry
Ferry terminal · 6.1 km from the centre
Phnom Penh - Chroy Changvar Ferry
Ferry route
Phnom Penh - Arey Ksat Ferry
Ferry route
Chroy Changvar - Arey Khsat Ferry
Ferry route
Chroy Changvar - Koh Dach Ferry
Ferry route
Koh Oknha Tey - Arey Khsat Ferry
Ferry route
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Speedboat
Ferry route
Phnom Penh-Chau Doc Speedboat
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PNH has direct flights to 15 destinations on 22 airlines (incl. Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Marina Port of Phnom Penh, 4.3 km); routes include Phnom Penh - Chroy Changvar Ferry, Phnom Penh - Arey Ksat Ferry, Chroy Changvar - Arey Khsat Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
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Private aviation
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