Mad Monkey Phnom Penh vs The Local Riverside
Both are in Phnom Penh, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Sangkat Boeng Reang
Mad Monkey Phnom Penh
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hostel★★★Sangkat Phsar Kandal Ti Muoy
The Local Riverside
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Mad Monkey Phnom Penh if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose The Local Riverside if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Mad Monkey Phnom Penh better than The Local Riverside?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.4)+1.2
- 2380 m closer to the beach (2.0 km vs 2.4 km)−380 m
- 31.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 4Has a swimming pool
- 5More guest reviews (957 vs 367), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is The Local Riverside better than Mad Monkey Phnom Penh?
- 1820 m closer to public transport−820 m
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★)+0.5★
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Mad Monkey Phnom Penh vs The Local Riverside: which hotel is better? | Mad Monkey Phnom Penh | The Local Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.2 | 7.4 |
| Location | 7.3 | 8.0 +0.7 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.0 |
| Beach access | 3.5 +1.3 | 2.2 |
| Public transport | 3.8 | 8.2 +4.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +1.1 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.2 | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 957 +590 | 367 |
| Rank in Phnom Penh | top 28% +62% | top 90% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 8.0 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 330 m −1.3 km | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 2.0 km −380 m | 2.4 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 480 m −820 m |
| To the airport | 22 km −1.2 km | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 +2 | 9 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 33 | 4 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 19 +12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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
1.4 km apart
Mad Monkey Phnom Penh or The Local Riverside: common questions
Which is better, Mad Monkey Phnom Penh or The Local Riverside?
They are evenly matched. Mad Monkey Phnom Penh is stronger in guest rating, beach access; The Local Riverside is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Mad Monkey Phnom Penh or The Local Riverside?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mad Monkey Phnom Penh is closer: 330 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for The Local Riverside.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Mad Monkey Phnom Penh is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; The Local Riverside is 2.4 km.
How far apart are Mad Monkey Phnom Penh and The Local Riverside?
The two hotels are 1.4 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