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title: "BKK1 vs Riverside: where to stay in Phnom Penh?"
description: "BKK1 vs Riverside in Phnom Penh, compared on 84 and 77 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/cambodia/phnom-penh/area/bkk1-vs-riverside/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-22
---

# BKK1 or Riverside: where to stay in Phnom Penh?

Both are popular bases in Phnom Penh. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 84 hotels in BKK1 and 77 in Riverside.

| In short ·  | [BKK1](https://stayversus.com/en/cambodia/phnom-penh/area/bkk1/) | [Riverside](https://stayversus.com/en/cambodia/phnom-penh/area/riverside/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 84 | 77 |
| Typical night (year average) | €30 | €21 |
| Average guest rating | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 30% | 12% |
| 5-star hotels | 8 | 3 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 14 | 25 |
| Median distance to the centre | 640 m | 1.4 km |
| Average location score | 7.0 | 7.6 |

## In short

-   Hotels in BKK1 rate higher: 8.5 on average against 7.9 in Riverside.
-   BKK1 has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (30% vs 12%).
-   For a 5-star stay, BKK1 has 8 hotels against 3 in Riverside.
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Riverside has more options: 25 vs 14.
-   The typical hotel in BKK1 is closer to the city centre (640 m vs 1.4 km).
-   Hotels in Riverside are cheaper: a typical night costs about €21 across the year, against €30 in BKK1.
-   The two areas are about 2.1 km apart.

## Best-rated in BKK1

[Top-rated of 84 hotels in BKK1](https://stayversus.com/en/cambodia/phnom-penh/area/bkk1/)

 #1

Hotel ★★★★ Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy

### [Duong Chan Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/duong-chan-hotel-phnom-penh/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Airport transfer

9.3 **Exceptional** 3,569 reviews 130 m

 #2

Hotel ★★★★ Sangkat Boeng Reang

### [Caravan Hotel by EHM](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/caravan-hotel-by-ehm-phnom-penh/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Airport transfer

9.3 **Exceptional** 961 reviews 420 m

 #3

Hotel ★★★★ Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy

### [Baitong Hotel & Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/baitong-hotel-resort-phnom-penh/)

-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

9.2 **Excellent** 3,171 reviews 230 m

 #4

Hotel ★★★★★ Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy

### [Novotel Phnom Penh BKK 1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-phnom-penh-bkk-1-phnom-penh/)

-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

9.2 **Excellent** 353 reviews 410 m

## Best-rated in Riverside

[Top-rated of 77 hotels in Riverside](https://stayversus.com/en/cambodia/phnom-penh/area/riverside/)

 #1

Hotel ★★★★ Sangkat Phsar Chas

### [The Scenic Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-scenic-hotel-phnom-penh/)

9.5 **Exceptional** 102 reviews 1.9 km

 #2

Hotel ★★★★ Sangkat Wat Phnom

### [TRIBE Phnom Penh Post Office Square](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tribe-phnom-penh-post-office-square-phnom-penh/)

-   Free parking
-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

9.2 **Excellent** 543 reviews 2.2 km

 #3

Hotel ★★★★ Sangkat Chey Chumneah

### [Hotel KVL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-kvl-phnom-penh/)

-   Gym

9.2 **Excellent** 375 reviews 1.4 km

 #4

Hotel ★★★★★ Sangkat Phsar Kandal Ti Pir

### [Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hyatt-regency-phnom-penh-phnom-penh/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Airport transfer

9.2 **Excellent** 335 reviews 1.1 km

## FAQ: BKK1 vs Riverside

### Which has better-rated hotels, BKK1 or Riverside?

BKK1: its 84 hotels average 8.5 out of 10, against 7.9 for the 77 hotels in Riverside.

### Where are there more budget hotels, BKK1 or Riverside?

Riverside. Its typical hotel night averages about €21 over the year; in BKK1 it is about €30. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/cambodia/phnom-penh/area/bkk1-vs-riverside/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/