Kampot town centre

Kampot, Cambodia

Crammed with shops, bars and restaurants along the Bokor River, near the Salt Workers Roundabout.

Places in Kampot town centre

Kampot open-air seafood markets Fresh seafood and spicy Khmer dishes served in open-air markets.
Onederz Kampot restaurant An on-site restaurant at the hostel with a huge infinity pool and chill garden.
Epic Arts Café Home to the Silent Disco on Fridays, allowing dancing with locals and fellow travelers with provided headphones.
Karma Traders Hostel rooftop bar A rooftop bar for live music at the hostel with weekly scheduled socials and a pool.
Monkey Republic bar A well-known hostel offering a vibrant and social atmosphere near the Salt Workers Roundabout.

Best time to visit: November to February (dry season) offers the most comfortable weather for river kayaking and countryside cycling.
Getting around: The centre of Kampot is crammed with shops, bars and restaurants along the Bokor River, with Arcadia Backpacker Hostel and its waterpark just outside town, and Kep's crab market a 30-minute journey away.
Currency: Cambodian Riel (៛); US Dollar widely used
Language: Khmer. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: ICT (UTC+7)
Current trends: Kampot's hospitality scene continues to balance backpacker energy with genuine relaxation, with Arcadia Backpacker Hostel's free waterpark and Epic Arts Café's Friday Silent Disco reflecting a social hostel culture that coexists with the town's quieter pepper-farm countryside and winding river reputation.

Arcadia district (just outside town) — Home to Arcadia Backpacker Hostel and Cambodia's very own waterpark, free to hostel guests.
Kampot countryside — Home to the Kampot Pepper Farm, Salt Fields & Secret Lake Tour, showcasing rice paddies and water buffalo.