Reviews of CENTRAL BACKPACKER
Wat Damnak village,Salakomreuk Commoune ,Siem Reap City -province, Siem Reap, Cambodia
#22 of 82 B&Bs and Inns in Siem Reap
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 149 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.4
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Argolo
Brazil3 reviews9.0“everything was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
everything was good
The staff and everything was good.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Charles
United States19 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Minor nit, but we had to ask for refreshed toiletries a few times.
Was a great place to explore Siam Reap and Angkor Wat. Close to Pub Street, waterfront, the night market.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 18 May 2025
Mathew
United Kingdom123 reviews18 helpful votes9.0“Great value”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
WiFi wasn’t the strongest but worked ok
Excellent value. The family who run it are very helpful
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 13 May 2025
Miyawaki
Japan26 reviews1 helpful vote10“I thought, I wanna stay more !!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Some stuff are broken a bit. For example chair(balcony)
Very kind stuff, silent location, cheap price.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Aekburut
Thailand7 reviews8.0“Best choice to consider”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A/C in my room not working well
Good location and valuable price !!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Isobel
United Kingdom66 reviews12 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
wasn’t the most powerful aircon was quite hot through the night but everything else was great
Really good value for money! It a perfect location just a short walk across the river to the busy part. Really good breakfast cafe called street three eatery close by which I deffo recommend! had our laundry done here which was done in 24 hours.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Barak
Portugal8 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great value for money, highly recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
For the price we paid, the great location, for how nice and hospitable the staff were - we got nothing to complain. Everything was perfect.
We stayed here 6 nights on April 2025. The place is charming, a quiet little hostel in a side alley, walking distance from everything we needed in Siem Reap. The staff was extremely friendly, very attentive and helpful. The place is spotless clean, they help with information, and generally everything you might need. Can't recommend enough on this place. We'll definitely come back to Central Backpacker when we're in Siem Reap again.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Nathan
United Kingdom24 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Small and comfortable room in a great location. Quiet at night but close to some lovely restaurants, we really enjoyed our stay here. Staff were super lovely and helpful, thank you!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 2 April 2025
Datta
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
A lift to the floors would be better.
Superb location, just 5 min away from all amenities. Clean bed.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Marco
Thailand39 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
wifi was not reliable
excellent value for money , location at walking distance from the centre yet very quiet
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Paveliiiii
United Kingdom24 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 21 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect
Everything !!! Lovely place and people
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Vladimir
Russia8 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very pleasant staff, helped with tuktuk to Angkor and surrounding temples. I can especially recommend driver Sam
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 18 March 2025
Russell
Australia1 review10“I WILL stay here again if I'm in Seim Reap.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Bed was hard mattress, but I'm old and getting soft I guess. I DID extend my stay anyways.
It is in a quiet street very close to town center. I arrived home very very late one night and owner was there to open front gate for me. I had gastro illness for 4-5 days and owner and staff knocked on my door every day to make sure I was OK, and they went to pharmacy to buy treatment for me... above and beyond helpful.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Dominik
Thailand1 review10“As you'd hope for and more”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice hotel in a good location run by a nice family, happy to help with anything.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Brandon
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful neighbourhood near the energetic Wat Damnak Temple. Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Florence
United Kingdom14 reviews1 helpful vote10“A gem in Siem Reap”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect
Everything! Amazing place , very welcoming . The owner is so professional and friendly with a sincere generosity of spirit ! Sparkly clean , the bed is comfortable, the room is quiet , and the location is great ! Very good quality price with a coffee shop next to it who offers tasty breakfast and any food .! Muay Thai and the gym are very closed ! You can also hire a bicycle! A gem .
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 19 February 2025
John
Ireland5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Excellent value for money. Central location. The room was clean and fresh
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Peter
Czech Republic29 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very friendly and kind owner and his family
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Lister
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were brilliant and very helpful and supportive
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Alexander
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote10“Amazing place, even better people!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
Perfect place to stay in Siem Reap! Comfortable bed, good sized room and bathroom and not to mention the owner who is amazing man. The rest of the staff were amazing too, he has got a great group of people there and they made the stay extra special. This was my first time in Cambodia and this place made me feel comfortable right away! They also have a restaurant on the same road which is amazing, my favourite food in Cambodia so far. The restaurant is called Nombanhchouk Wat Damnak. I recommend the Amok curry☺️
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Linda
Netherlands97 reviews16 helpful votes9.0“Good value for your money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom is super small and everything gets wet and it doesn't really dry, so you constantly get wet feet.
A great location! The room is very small, but clean and good.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Darryll
United Kingdom9 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Clean, central, decent budget friendly accommodation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
Had a fridge in the room, but it went off (with the power) when the room was left. Would have been nice to be able to keep the power on for that,
Clean and quiet room, close to all the facilities, food locations minutes away, and the Centre of Siem Reap within 10 min walk.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Frank
Germany10 reviews8.0“I would come again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No breakfast area or hot water boiler for coffee
Nice people Quiet place home feel friendly easy going staff Private room with bathroom 12 $ , AC Clean
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 2 February 2025
Debra
Australia18 reviews8.0“Great find”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Central bikes great Friendly staff
Stayed in January 2025
