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 | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 84 | 77 |
| Average guest rating | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 30% | 12% |
| 5-star hotels | 12 | 4 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 21 | 38 |
| 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 12 hotels against 4 in Riverside.
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Riverside has more options: 38 vs 21.
- The typical hotel in BKK1 is closer to the city centre (640 m vs 1.4 km).
- The two areas are about 2.1 km apart.
Best-rated in BKK1
Best-rated in Riverside
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?
For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Riverside has more options: 38 vs 21.