Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse

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Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Surrounded by tropical gardens, Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse in Wat Bo is just 3 minutes' walk from the Siem Reap River and Royal Residence. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Simply furnished, the air-conditioned rooms come in different sizes to cater to solo travellers, couples and groups. All features a private bathroom with a bathtub. Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse is a 5 minutes' drive from the popular Old Market and Pub Street. It is a 10-minute drive from the famous Angkor Wat and a 15-minute drive from Siem Reap International Airport. Local staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tour arrangements, ticketing and concierge services. Guests can also request for a relaxing massage, or rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding area. Tuk Tuk drivers are well-equipped with local knowledge and tuk tuk services are available at additional charges. Focusing on Responsible Tourism, the in-house bamboo restaurant serves Asian and Western dishes with ingredients that have been locally-sourced from the market. Cocktails and snacks can be enjoyed at the Garden Bar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Siem Reap, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
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2 bunk beds
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great Eco Guesthouse in perfect location in Siem Reap. Very comfortable and with really good helpful staff. Would highly recommend”
  • Chris
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The location is good, just outside the buddy streets, but close to several nice restaurants. It is a good base to explore Ankor Wat from. We booked a good tuktuk driver and guide for Ankor Wat through the hotel. We really liked that they have...”
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely boutique hotel. Great, helpful staff. Loved the ethos of the hotel promoting eco friendly tourism.”
  • Charlotte
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The room was a good size, had air conditioning and a relatively firm but comfortable bed. Food at Babel is great, the staff are friendly, and the shop near the reception area is very cute!”
  • Alicia
    Spain Spain
    “The place is well located, you xan easily go to the center walking or by tuktuk (2 dolars). The room was clean and everything was very well organized and explained. Staff was friendly and useful. Swimming pool is great to cool down at night. All...”
  • Henrietta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely smiley staff. Fantastic food! Nice pool and pool area. Great location”
  • Dorothy
    Australia Australia
    “Great commitment to sustainability. Staff helpful, good vibe.”
  • Sarah
    Canada Canada
    “Great staff....super helpful in organizing tours at fair prices. Kids (and adults) loved the pool for mid day cooldown. Also good play area for the youngest kid.”
  • Anna
    Poland Poland
    “A very enjoyable stay, peaceful gesthouse, with a restaurant serving delicious meals.Lovely pool giving a cool down after a day's sightseeing. Highly recommend”
  • Andrea
    Australia Australia
    “staff were incredibly helpful and kind, cafe was delicious and affordable, pool was lovely, beds with comfortable, great location, easy to book last minute tours, many services offered, very eco-conscious”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Babel Team

Company review score: 9.6Based on 781 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Babel Guesthouse is run with an active focus on Responsible Tourism. We constantly seek to provide benefits from the tourism industry to the local community in Siem Reap, and we are doing our best to cause as little damage as possible to the area in which we operate. We only hire local staff, drivers and guides.We sponsor all our staff and some of our Tuk Tuk drivers with higher education. They all receive plenty of training, good working conditions, fair salaries and flexible working hours to enable the staff to continue their education. We buy our food for the restaurant at the local market, and we support good projects in town that actively focus on Responsible Tourism. We at Babel Guesthouse are looking forward to give you memories for life!

Property information

Babel Guesthouse is an eco-friendly guesthouse in the heart of Siem Reap. We have been open for more than 10 years welcoming guests from all over the world. We have now taken our environmental initiatives a step further and are proud to present our newly opened Eco-shop and refill station here at Babel. Enjoy plastic free shopping by bringing your empty containers and fill up your travel necessities like shampoo, conditioner and mosquito repellent. We also have a range of locally made sustainable products. Norwegian owned and managed, located in the charming Wat-Bo area of Siem Reap, only 15 minutes away from the majestic temples of Angkor Wat. The wonderful staff at Babel Guesthouse possess great local knowledge that we are more than happy to share with you to make your stay in Siem Reap memorable. Our local drivers and guides have worked for Babel Guesthouse for many years, and we can assure you they will be there for you, wherever you would like to go and whatever you would like to do during your stay at Babel.

Neighbourhood information

Babel Guesthouse is situated in a charming little street, away from the noisy city center. In the neighborhood you can find mini-marts, coffee shops, local restaurants and even a craft beer pub. It is a very nice walk along the riverside from Babel to town. You could also choose to walk the other way, and within 5 minutes you are in the charming coutryside. We also have a local pagoda within walking distance from Babel, where you can receive a blessing from the monks. You can also always choose to take a Tuk Tuk anywhere. We have 14 lovely Tuk Tuk drivers here at Babel. They are more than happy to be at your service anytime, and they possess great great local knowledge that we are more than happy to share with you to make your stay in Siem Reap memorable.

Languages spoken

Danish,English,Spanish,Khmer,Norwegian,Swedish

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Cambodian • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Local • Asian • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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