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.
HostelSangkat Boeng Reang
Mad Monkey Phnom Penh
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
HostelSangkat Phsar Kandal Ti Muoy
RS III Location Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.7)+0.9
- 2960 m closer to the city centre−960 m
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4More 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?
- 1390 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 vs RS III Location Hostel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
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Hotel prices in Phnom Penh by month
All months
| Month | Mad Monkey Phnom Penh | RS III Location Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €29 | €18 |
| December | €28 | €18 |
| January | €29 | €17 |
| February | €29 | €19 |
| March | €29 | €19 |
| April | €35 | €16 |
| May | €27 | €17 |
| June | €27 | €17 |
| July | €27 | €17 |
| August | €24 | €17 |
| September | €24 | €17 |
| October | €24 | – |
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 monthRS III Location Hostel prices by month
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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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.
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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