Lub d Siem Reap is the budget pick for travellers who want comfort, a pool and a social scene without paying hotel prices. Part of a Southeast Asian group known for design-led hostels, it sits on Makara Street in Wat Bo Village, a short ride from Pub Street and the Old Market. It mixes private rooms with dormitories: The Duo, a 20-square-metre private room with a king bed or twin beds and its own bathroom, and The Connected Quad for families or groups, plus beds in ten-bed mixed or female-only dorms with security lockers. Rooms have air conditioning, a smart TV, fast Wi-Fi, a mini fridge, a kettle and a safe. Downstairs, the outdoor pool, the bar and the restaurant are where guests meet, and there is a common room with board games and a pool table, with regular events such as cooking classes and karaoke nights. The front desk is open around the clock and helps with temple tours and tickets. Expedia guests rate it 9.6 out of 10.
Location and getting around: the property is at 7 Makara Street in Wat Bo Village, on the east side of the river. Pub Street and the Old Market are about a three-minute drive or a fifteen-minute walk, and tuk-tuks are easy to find for temple days. The new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport is about 55 minutes away by car, and airport buses and taxis serve the town.
Rooms: private rooms are compact but well designed, with good beds, air conditioning and private bathrooms. Dorms have individual lockers and key-card access. Choose a private room if you want quiet, as the pool and bar areas can be lively in the evening.
Who it suits: solo travellers, friends and young couples on a budget who want to meet other travellers, and families who can use the connected quad rooms.
Good to know: breakfast is cooked to order for a charge. Parking is free, and laundry facilities are available. Book temple tours and sunrise transport at the front desk the day before.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Bar and restaurant
- ✓Private rooms and dorms
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Common room and pool table
- ✓Cooking classes and events
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Laundry facilities
Good questions
Does Lub d Siem Reap have private rooms?+
Yes, along with ten-bed dorms it has private rooms such as The Duo, with a king or twin beds and a private bathroom, and connected quad rooms for groups.
Does Lub d Siem Reap have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool, plus a bar, a restaurant and a common room. Events such as cooking classes and karaoke nights run regularly.
How far is Lub d from Pub Street?+
Pub Street and the Old Market are about a three-minute drive or a fifteen-minute walk away. Tuk-tuks are easy to find outside.
