Siem Reap — Neighborhood Guide
Sala Kamreuk is Siem Reap's most rapidly evolving neighbourhood — a stretch of boutiques, galleries, and farm-to-table restaurants north of the Old Market that has become the city's creative hub.
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Sala Kamreuk is Siem Reap's most rapidly evolving neighbourhood — a stretch of boutiques, galleries, and farm-to-table restaurants north of the Old Market that has become the city's creative hub.
5 hotels reviewed · Price range: $$$$, $$$ · Last updated March 2026
About This Guide
In the past decade, Sala Kamreuk has transformed from a quiet residential area into Siem Reap's most interesting food and arts precinct. Social enterprise restaurants, silk weaving workshops, and contemporary Khmer art galleries line its streets alongside some excellent boutique hotels.
Insider Tips
The best dining in Sala Kamreuk is usually one street back from the main tourist thoroughfare.
Ask your hotel concierge for their personal favourite spots in Sala Kamreuk — they often know hidden gems.
Walking is the best way to experience Sala Kamreuk — most attractions are within a 15-minute stroll.
Our Picks
5 hotels · Updated February 2026
Sala Kamreuk
A genuine Khmer village reimagined as a luxury resort — 45 elevated wooden villas connected by walkways above a sea of green rice paddies, with a spa, two pools, and a cooking school in an open-sided pavilion.
Charles de Gaulle
Bill Bensley's masterwork sits in the colonial quarter of Siem Reap — a jewel box of teak screens, silk lanterns, and hand-painted murals that doubles as a social enterprise supporting Cambodian hospitality training.
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.
Charles de Gaulle
The grande dame of Indochina, open since 1932 and fully restored to its original art deco magnificence. The Grand Hotel d'Angkor is Cambodia's most storied address — a colonial masterpiece facing the Royal Gardens.
Wat Bo
An intimate colonial mansion of just 11 suites in a quiet Wat Bo garden, Heritage Suites is Siem Reap's most discreet luxury address — slow-travel hospitality at its finest.
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Common Questions
Sala Kamreuk is great for those interested in the contemporary creative side of Cambodia alongside Angkor.
Farm-to-table restaurants, Khmer art galleries, social enterprise businesses, and the city's creative 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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Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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