Phnom Penh City Centre Travel Guide
Phnom Penh
Visit Phnom Penh City Centre
Popular places to visit
Royal Palace
Befitting the home of Cambodia’s royalty, the glittering golden roofline of this palace dominates Phnom Penh’s skyline.
Central Market
Whether you’re looking for fresh food or a new watch, you can buy just about anything imaginable within the walls of Phnom Penh’s famous cross-shaped market.
Wat Phnom
Sitting atop what is considered the only hill in Phnom Penh, this eclectic Buddhist monastery features a fascinating array of shrines, stupas and ornate buildings.
Independence Monument
Like a massive lotus blooming from Phnom Penh’s center, this monument is a touching tribute to the country’s independence and to the people who made it possible.
National Museum of Cambodia
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in National Museum of Cambodia during your travels in Phnom Penh. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.
Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument
When you walk through Phnom Penh’s Wat Botum Park, pause for a moment to investigate this soaring Communist monument.
Things to do
Private Taxi Siem Reap-Phnom Penh Or Phnom Penh-Siem Reap
Phnom Penh: killing field & Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour
Phnom Penh: Silk Island Bike Tour / E-Bike or Tuk Tuk
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields Tour
The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour
Phnom Penh: Watch Kun Khmer Kickboxing Matches at a Stadium
Top hotels in Phnom Penh City Centre
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa
Perfect
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Luxcity Hotel & Apartment
In Phnom Penh, you do not have to pay too much attention to the hotel location. Tuktuk rides do not cost you much if you wish to have a drink at night. I would rather cherish the quiet atmosphere around the hotel. Luxcity Hotel is perfect in that sense. Across the street is a military barrack. The ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh
Always a great experience
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Aquarius Hotel & Urban Resort Phnom Penh
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh
Fantastic stay at Hyatt Regency in Phnom Penh. Everything was beautiful and clean. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
New York Hotel
The room have cockroach, their is a flood in the batroom after shower water goes everywhere. Lack of blanket and pillow
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phnom Penh City Centre
Chinatown
While there might not be top attractions in Chinatown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Central Market and Orussey Market.
Sangkat Phsar Thmei Ti Pir
Though Sangkat Phsar Thmei Ti Pir may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Central Market and Orussey Market.
Khan 7 Makara
While visiting Khan 7 Makara, you might make a stop by sights like Orussey Market and Olympic Stadium.
Prampir Makara
Prampir Makara is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Orussey Market and Olympic Stadium.
Daun Penh
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Daun Penh. Make a stop by National Museum of Cambodia or Central Market while you're exploring the area.
Sangkat Veal Vong
While visiting Sangkat Veal Vong, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Stadium and City Mall.
