Mecon Hotel vs Activate C3 Hostel
Both are in Phnom Penh, 930 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Sangkat Wat Phnom
Mecon Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hostel★★★Sangkat Chroy Changvar
Activate C3 Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Mecon Hotel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 930 m apart.
Choose Mecon Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Activate C3 Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Mecon Hotel better than Activate C3 Hostel?
- 1610 m closer to the city centre−610 m
- 2760 m closer to public transport−760 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4106 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+106
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 78 vs 39)+39
- 63 more sights within 1 km+3
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (64 vs 1 rooms)×64.0
Why is Activate C3 Hostel better than Mecon Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (168 vs 51), so the rating is more reliable×3.3
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 64 rooms)−63
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Mecon Hotel vs Activate C3 Hostel: which hotel is better? | Mecon Hotel | Activate C3 Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Location | 7.5 +3.8 | 3.7 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.6 +4.0 | 5.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.7 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 51 | 168 +117 |
| Rank in Phnom Penh | top 29% | top 20% +9% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 +3.8 | 3.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km −610 m | 2.8 km |
| To public transport | 220 m −760 m | 970 m |
| To the airport | 24 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 121 +106 | 15 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 +3 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 64 | 1 |
| Floors | 32 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026 +1y | 2025 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
930 m apart
Mecon Hotel or Activate C3 Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Mecon Hotel or Activate C3 Hostel?
Mecon Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Mecon Hotel or Activate C3 Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mecon Hotel is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for Activate C3 Hostel.
How far apart are Mecon Hotel and Activate C3 Hostel?
The two hotels are 930 m 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