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Riverside Backpackers

2.0 star property
Riverwalk Phnom Penh hostel in Daun Penh with 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Large Balcony Room | Balcony
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Free WiFi
Front of property
Reviews
7.0

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
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  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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#17 St. 144, Riverside, Phnom Penh
  • Popular LocationRiverside1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Palace9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentral Market12 min walk
  • AirportPhnom Penh (PNH-Phnom Penh Intl.)27 min drive

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

Highlights

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

About the area

Phnom Penh

Riverside Backpackers puts you in the heart of Phnom Penh, steps from Riverside and within a 10-minute stroll of Royal Palace. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Near this Daun Penh hostel, you'll find NagaWorld Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Riverside - 1 min walk
  • Phnom Penh Night Market - 8 min walk
  • National Museum of Cambodia - 8 min walk
  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk
  • Central Market - 12 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ostro - 2 min walk
  • La Croisette - 1 min walk
  • Metro Hassakan (Metro Cafe) - 2 min walk
  • Olala Restaurant and Bar - 2 min walk
  • Cerevisia Craft Brewery - 1 min walk

About this property

Riverside Backpackers

Riverwalk Phnom Penh hostel in Daun Penh with 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) is available for a fee. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Riverside Backpackers.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riverside Backpackers offers 10 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk

More

  • 4 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Velkommen Backpackers Hostel Phnom Penh
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Riverside Backpackers Hostel Phnom Penh
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Riverside Backpackers Phnom Penh
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Riverside Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riverside Backpackers?

Riverside Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riverside Backpackers?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riverside Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riverside Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Disliked: 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

MEM, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

hiromi

Disliked: 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

10/10 Excellent

TEZ, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, 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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for travel
Very convenient location, near local market (Phsar Kandal), many restaurants nearby, easy to gonotjer place.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is no window in the rooms without balcony! The room was clean and quiet.

2/10 Terrible

D, Glasgow

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, 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.

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Disliked: 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.