Siem Reap — Neighborhood Guide
The Old Market area is Siem Reap's historic core — a dense web of colonial shophouses, the famous Phsar Chas market, riverside restaurants, and the city's most vibrant Pub Street nightlife.
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The Old Market area is Siem Reap's historic core — a dense web of colonial shophouses, the famous Phsar Chas market, riverside restaurants, and the city's most vibrant Pub Street nightlife.
4 hotels reviewed · Price range: $$$$, $$$, $$ · Last updated March 2026
About This Guide
Centred on Pub Street and the Phsar Chas market, the Old Market district is where most visitors base themselves. The Siem Reap River runs through the area, its banks lined with restaurants and boutique hotels. Despite its touristy reputation, the back streets contain genuine Khmer life.
Insider Tips
The best dining in Old Market is usually one street back from the main tourist thoroughfare.
Ask your hotel concierge for their personal favourite spots in Old Market — they often know hidden gems.
Walking is the best way to experience Old Market — most attractions are within a 15-minute stroll.
Our Picks
4 hotels · Updated February 2026
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The Park Hyatt Siem Reap is a landmark of understated elegance in the heart of the city — 104 rooms of khmer-meets-contemporary design, an extraordinary pool courtyard, and The Parlour bar, which has become the city's most civilised meeting point.
Old Market
Set on the Siem Reap River with a spectacular pool surrounded by ancient frangipani trees, La Résidence d'Angkor is Belmond's Cambodian jewel — 59 teak-and-sandstone cottages of pure Khmer elegance.
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A design-forward boutique hotel on the river near the Old Market, Jaya House earns enormous loyalty from returning guests for its beautiful pool, zero-plastic philosophy, and exceptionally personalised service.
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The former Foreign Correspondents' Club is now a stylish colonial-era retreat on the river's edge — a relaxed, characterful property with a famous colonial-era pool, excellent restaurant, and great value for its category.
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Common Questions
The Old Market area is the most convenient base in Siem Reap — walkable to the best restaurants and easy access to Angkor.
Pub Street nightlife, the Phsar Chas artisan market, French colonial architecture, and the riverside dining scene.
The most convenient option is a rideshare (Uber/Lyft), typically 30-50 minutes depending on traffic. Public transport is also available and often more economical.
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