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Riverside Backpackers

2.0 star property
Immerse yourself in Phnom Penh’s vibrant culture by day and unwind with good books from the library by night.

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Large Balcony Room
Large Balcony Room | Balcony
12 Bed Mixed Dorm, AC | Bathroom amenities
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Large Balcony Room

Large Balcony Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Single Attached bathroom

Single Attached bathroom

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double AC, private bathroom

Double AC, private bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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12 Bed Mixed Dorm, AC

12 Bed Mixed Dorm, AC

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Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 50.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Double Room, Fan - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Large Twin. AC

Large Twin. AC

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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#17 St. 144, Riverside, Phnom Penh

What's nearby

  • Phnom Penh Night Market - 8 min walk
  • National Museum of Cambodia - 8 min walk
  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk
  • Central Market - 12 min walk
  • NagaWorld Casino - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Phnom Penh Railway Station - 2 min drive
  • Phnom Penh (PNH-Phnom Penh Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪126 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Metro Hassakan (Metro Cafe) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Croisette - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sombok - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Moon Rooftop Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riverside Backpackers

Hostel near Riverside
Royal Palace and Central Market are located near Riverside Backpackers, which provides a library, laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Riverside Backpackers have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Khmer, Norwegian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) on request

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: USD 2 to 4.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately USD 2.00 to 4.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 12.00 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

Property is also known as

Velkommen Backpackers Hostel Phnom Penh
Velkommen Backpackers Hostel
Velkommen Backpackers Phnom Penh
Velkommen Backpackers
Riverside Backpackers Hostel Phnom Penh
Riverside Backpackers Hostel
Riverside Backpackers Phnom Penh
Riverside Backpackers Phnom Penh
Riverside Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Riverside Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Phnom Penh

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Riverside Backpackers?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Does Riverside Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 12.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riverside Backpackers located?

Located in Daun Penh, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Riverside and Royal Palace. Kandal Market and Wat Ounalom are also within 5 minutes. Phnom Penh Railway Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Riverside Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 40 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
not the room i paid for dirty toilet had toilet paper in trash from other occupant no towels or amenities and came back at 2:15 and no one at the reception had to wait until 4;30 everything was padlocked in case of fire no one could have gotten out should be removed from expedia
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ignored by the staff. Musty and dirty smell in hall ways. No window in room just a curtain pretending to be a window. Toilet was missing the top. Bathroom super hot. Wouldn’t come back or recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Mélissa

très bien situé mais vieillissant
hôtel très bien situé, personnel sympa mais hôtel vieillissant et humide. Literie pas très confortable. Pas cher donc correct pour le prix.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Jana, Tübingen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das einzige was an diesem Hostel gut ist sind die Mitarbeiter. Die Betten waren eklig, mit Haaren und Flecken. Man konnte das Fenster nicht öffnen und es war stickig und muffig. Kakerlaken sind ständig im Zimmer rumspatziert. Das Bad war, naja ok, auser das Handtuch das stank wie wwnn es noch nie gewaschen worden wär. Nie wieder
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Karoline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Not so good...
We slept in a double room with fan, could literally not breath!! Was so famous and hot, terrible air quality. Will not recommend this place, you can find better places for 1$ more!

6/10 Okay

MEM, Ontario Canada

Good Budget Option. Good location
I booked for 2 nights ( private room with fan / shared bathroom, ) & extended for 3rd night through Expedia - cheaper than booking directly at hostel. Room a bit stuffy but OK if you leave door open with fan on for awhile before turning in for the night. Great location - not far from bus stop, half a block to river& lovely wide river walk park, Lots of good eating options close by , walking distance to Royal Palace / Silver Pagoda, shopping , spas , market etc. Loved Phnom Penn. Light Aerobics group at sunset on river walk at end of street. Fun to watch or join in. ‘MUST Do’ tours - Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. &. Prison museum of Genocidal Crimes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
例えるなら独房です。
一番安いシングルに一泊しましたが 狭い部屋に窓・TV・ACも有りません。 独房みたいな部屋です。 まあ安いので・・・
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

kenji, JAPAN

川の近くのホーム感あるホテル
初めての海外旅行、10代最後の思い出にと思いカンボジアを選びました。 ホテルを選んだきっかけは値段とドミタリーに泊まりたいという思いがあったからです。 まず、ここを選んで正解だったと思います。　 ホテルについたのはチェックイン時間を30分は過ぎたころ、深夜にホテルに入りましたが快く案内してくれました。 案内してくれる人はカンボジア人の若いスタッフでオーナーはデンマーク人の夫婦がやっています。 昼にはホテルの宿泊客やスタッフがロビーの机でいろんな話をして盛り上がっててすごく活気がありワイワイとしています。 ホテル内で朝食を頼めたりビール（1＄）も飲めるので不便はなかったです。 また、コインランドリーが隣にあるのも便利でした。 部屋自体は特に汚いと思うところもなく、バスタオルも何枚か貸し出してくれるので助かりました。 風呂はお湯が出ますが、トイレを使う際は紙は流せないのでゴミ箱に捨てることになります。 スタッフも宿泊客も英語を話せるのでコミュニケーションを取るいい機会だと思います。 またプノンペンに滞在する時は利用しようと考えてます。
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

hiromi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Internet connection is not good. Often stops and have to reconnet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TEZ, uk

GENUINE STAFF!GREAT LOCATION!
THE STAFF ARE REALLY KIND AND CONSIDERATE.THEIR ENGLISH IS VERY GOOD.THE ROOMS DO THE JOB AND ARE CLEAN.THE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE REASONABLY PRICED.THE PLACE IS CLOSE TO THE POPULAR PLACES.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The worst room I've ever stayed in
We got the double room at the end of the corridor called R3. When we first got there the door had been open and it seemed alright. But there was no ventilation whatsoever in the room (no window either). With the door closed the air was stagnant and very humid and everything in there became moist. The worst part though was the very strong smell of mold. It smelled SO bad that every time we came back into the room we would gag a little bit. In the evening the shared bathroom smelled very moldy as well, but in the morning when they had clean it and sprayed with something it smelled fine. I don't know if we were unlucky with that room, maybe the others are better if they have some kind of ventilation. But we got out of there as soon as possible in the morning and moved to another hotel. I have never been in a room that smells this disgusting. When the manager is not there the staff are sleeping and not taking food orders, which they were suppose to serve all day long.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good place for travel
Very convenient location, near local market (Phsar Kandal), many restaurants nearby, easy to gonotjer place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is no window in the rooms without balcony! The room was clean and quiet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

D, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small hostel, but not very helpful
Arrived at the hotel, greeted by friendly Australian owner. Once room was made up, we were given access but the room was damp with very stagnant air. You could smell the mold and the whole room, bedding, pillows etc was damp. Asked for a change of room as my partner has a chest infection, was told there was no rooms spare (despite being more available to book online) We had no choice but to check out again and pay for somewhere else. We were scheduled for 2 nights, literally only left our bags in the room for a couple of hours. Owner apologised that he couldn't be more helpful and said goodbye. Didn't get a refund on the second night (despite their 24 hour cancellation policy) Stayed across at the new hotel opposite, very comfortable, very clean and very friendly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok for backpackers. Check wifi is working first.
All was ok, except wifi wasn't working at all for the night we stayed which really didn't help two backpackers that were planning on using the night to plan their next couple of days in the area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Johan

Trevlig personal, och hjälpsamma med allt :) Kommer verkligen tillbaka dit fler gånger. Ända dåliga var att WC inte städades så bra :(
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Tommy

Nåja. Nära där man vill vara iallafall.
Inte min typ av hotell alls. Backbackerställe med dyrare ölpriser än 100 meter därifrån med havsutsikt. Trevlig, men något loj personal. saker tog tid. T.o.m. för att vara i kambodja. Stort plus dock för närheten till riverfront och bra mat. Lokal som väststandard.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Cheap basic rooms, good for backpackers
Cheap basic rooms, good for backpackers By the river and easy distance to S21 and killing fields via tuk tuk
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Average hostel stay
The location was good, but the stay was just ok. Our bathroom shower and door were both broken, lots of noises at night. A/c was good, wifi was poor. The room was clean and spacious. Overall, what I guess we expected for the price.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

daniel

Cheap and basic rooms, great for backpackers
Bed, fan, small set of shelves and a comfortable sofa in the room. Shared wc/shower and a communal bar/hangout area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TrinadhaRao

Convenient and clean.
Accommodation is good. Tour bookings and other things are expensive if you do from here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Marcia

There are better ones...
Definitely not what expected. For some reason there are a few good review of this place, giving it a total score of 4/5 in hotels.com so we decided to give it a try, even though the price for a double room with no amenities as tv, freedge, etc was the same as nearby hotels with much more to offer. We booked a private room for 2 with air condition and private toilet. Room was big (no windows), toilet was also big. But there was sand on the bed. And lots of little ants walking all over the place, even the bed! (Not bed bugs, and this ants did not stung us, but where quite annoying) Also air cond made a lot of noise!! So we complained and they brought us some fans (ended paying air condition price for a fan room). Next morning we had to do some urgent paperwork at embassy, and owner said he would address issues and offered us a slightly cheaper room. Double bed, air condition, no windows, no tv, shared bathroom. This room was smaller but ok. No ants (just 2 bees and 1 cockroach) Air cond did no noise, but temperature could not be regulated. Owner later explained that the remote controller had been lost (why didn't he said that before?). No internet at all since midday till we left next morning. Very disappointing as we had to book bus tickets and hotels for our next length of our trip and it. When asked for solution they said go to a restaurant or bar and buy something they will give you wifi password. Only 2 dollars discount when we refused to pay at check out.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good location & friendly staff
The hostel is located in a great area where you can easily walk to the waterfront and explore Phnom Penh. The hostel bar & common area had a great vibe with people hanging out & watching sports. I enjoyed the cheap beer and complimentary bar nuts to munch on. We stayed in the double room downstairs which had working AC & was clean but there was a weird smell in the morning and you could hear the music from the bar until around midnight. The room is good value and perfect if you want your own space in a social hostel atmosphere.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

steph, Paris

Hostel un peu vieux mais propre et bien placé.
Hostel un peu vieillissant et sans charme. mais hostel propre.