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title: "Mad Monkey Phnom Penh vs RS III Location Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Mad Monkey Phnom Penh or RS III Location Hostel in Phnom Penh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Mad Monkey Phnom Penh vs RS III Location Hostel

Both are in Phnom Penh, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Sangkat Boeng Reang
## [Mad Monkey Phnom Penh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mad-monkey-phnom-penh-phnom-penh/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1809443/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Sangkat Phsar Kandal Ti Muoy
## [RS III Location Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rs-iii-location-hostel-phnom-penh/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2043476/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Mad Monkey Phnom Penh if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.7)
-   to walk to the sights (330 m / 1.3 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 33 / 17)

### Choose RS III Location Hostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 17 / 33)

### Why is Mad Monkey Phnom Penh better than RS III Location Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.7) (+0.9)
2.  960 m closer to the city centre (−960 m)
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  More guest reviews (957 vs 432), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2)

### Why is RS III Location Hostel better than Mad Monkey Phnom Penh?

1.  390 m closer to public transport (−390 m)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Mad Monkey Phnom Penh | RS III Location Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.9) | 7.7 |
| Location | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Public transport | 3.8 | 5.9  (+2.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.9) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.9) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 957  (+525) | 432 |
| Rank in Phnom Penh | top 31%  (+49%) | bottom 20% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.3 | 7.6  (+0.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 330 m  (−960 m) | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 900 m  (−390 m) |
| To the airport | 22 km | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 290 m  (−110 m) | 400 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8  (+3) | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 | 12 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 33 | 17 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 17  (+10) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Royal Palace | 940 m | 350 m  (−590 m) |
| Olympic Stadium | 1.3 km  (−920 m) | 2.2 km |
| Independence Monument, Phnom Penh | 600 m  (−570 m) | 1.2 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Mad Monkey Phnom PenhRS III Location Hostel

           

-   RS III Location Hostel is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
-   Mad Monkey Phnom Penh: €28 a night on average · RS III Location Hostel: €17 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Phnom Penh by month](https://stayversus.com/en/cambodia/phnom-penh/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Mad Monkey Phnom Penh prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mad-monkey-phnom-penh-phnom-penh/prices/)[RS III Location Hostel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rs-iii-location-hostel-phnom-penh/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

Mad Monkey Phnom Penh: city centre: 330 m, nearest station Central Market BRT station: 1.3 km, Techo International Airport (KTI): 22 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.

RS III Location Hostel: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Night Market BRT station: 900 m, Techo International Airport (KTI): 23 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.

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## Weather in Phnom Penh

[Phnom Penh weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/cambodia/phnom-penh/phnom-penh/weather)

## Mad Monkey Phnom Penh or RS III Location Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Mad Monkey Phnom Penh or RS III Location Hostel?

They are evenly matched. Mad Monkey Phnom Penh is stronger in guest rating; RS III Location Hostel is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Mad Monkey Phnom Penh or RS III Location Hostel?

Over the year RS III Location Hostel costs about €17 a night on average against €28 at Mad Monkey Phnom Penh, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Mad Monkey Phnom Penh is closer: 330 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for RS III Location Hostel.

### How far apart are Mad Monkey Phnom Penh and RS III Location Hostel?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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