Old Market Area
Siem Reap, Cambodia
The heart of tourist Siem Reap—Old Market, Pub Street, The Lane cocktail bars, and most restaurants.
Places in Old Market Area
- Asana Old Wooden House Traditional Khmer wooden house with rooftop cocktail bar and views over the Old Market area.
Practical notes for Siem Reap
- Best time to visit
- November-February for cool, dry weather
- Getting around
- Tuk-tuks primary transport; motorbikes for hire; taxis available; compact town centre
- Currency
- US Dollar is the primary currency (riel for small change). ATMs everywhere. Cash preferred.
- Language
- Khmer. English widely spoken in tourism areas. French by some older generation.
- Timezone
- Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7
- Current trends
- Contemporary Khmer cuisine reinterpretation; New Mekong Cuisine concept; sustainable sourcing; local ingredient celebration; chef-driven small restaurants
Other neighborhoods in Siem Reap
- Wat Bo Area — Residential area east of the river with excellent boutique hotels, fewer tourists, and authentic neighborhood atmosphere.
- Charles de Gaulle Boulevard — The main road to the temples lined with luxury hotels, restaurants, and the National Museum.
- Riverside — Main tourist and dining area along Siem Reap River
- Angkor — Temple complex area with resort dining
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