ActivateC3 Hostel, 121001 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
#103 of 222 hotels in Phnom Penh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 41 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
7.7
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: September 2, 2025
Marianarei
AustraliaGreat clean amenities. New business trying to create a sense of community and well-being far from Phnom Penh center. Ideal to relax by the pool and practice yoga on sunday morning. Great food and drinks! Service is exceptional and the owner is so friendly. The center is just one boat away, is still well connected.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Mary
GermanyNot a social hostel at all. Staff didn't really socialize that much with guests and the guests were not the friendliest (but the hostel can't do anything about that! :D) not great for solo travelers
Really great facilities and the rooms are super clean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Davis
GermanyTotally enjoyed the stay, the pool, cocktails and food. It’s close to the city, rooms are clean. The staff is very friendly and professional. I’ll definitely stay with them again. We wanted to leave a day earlier than planned due to some flight change, they allowed it and refunded the amount too. Thanks for being so kind and for the service. Wish you the best.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Alex
New ZealandNothing bad to say. It is about a 25-30 minute walk if you want to get over the bridge to central Phnom Penh, but can order a cheap Tuktuk if you fancy.
Beautiful facilities, relaxed vibe, lovely and helpful staff. Great AC in the hostel room and local coffee/food close by. I will be returning.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Elizabeth
United Arab EmiratesThe location is far from the airport.
clean and relaxing
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Sytha
CambodiaRoom 310, air conditioner not cold enough please fix it
Room clean. Silent place
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Chhievhun
CambodiaWasn’t allowed for outside food nor fine for eat in
All good
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Habib
United Arab EmiratesThe room was clean and neat, and the staff was super friendly, day or night. I even bugged the night shift for a charger, and they still welcomed me with a smile when I came in at 2 pm. I'll definitely stay there again.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Alistair
AustraliaIt's nice that the area is quieter and has a different vibe, but it does make it a little slower getting in and out of the main area of the city. The ferry and tuktuks do offer multiple ways to get across the river at least. There was also a slightly off-putting smell in my otherwise spotless room, so some air freshener etc would have been welcome.
The hostel has a nice common area with a pool, pool table, bar etc. that facilitated socialising. They do not seem to be aiming to be a party hostel, which I appreciated. The events coordinator, Rathana, was super friendly and helpful. Overall great vibes and I extended my stay an additional night to match that.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 4, 2025
Gianmarco
ItalyLovely and relaxing place, beautiful swimming pool to chill during the heat of the day or at night after a busy day spent around the city. Super lovely staff, recommended!! They also rent bicycles if you need one!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 1, 2025
Holly
United KingdomReally affordable hostel. Very comfortable rooms. Drinks at the bar were nice and happy hour all day is a bonus. The pool is clean.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Maggie
Cambodialighting in room a bit bright and no bedside lamps for reading.
It is away from city center but the area has a lovely Cambodian village feeling and you can walk along the riverside, it's so lovely and peaceful there.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
María
ArgentinaI think it needs more places inside the room and in the bathrooms to hang clothes and the location is a little bit farther from main city
Was super clean, comfortable beds, new AC, the attention was so good they helped me a lot.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Ian
United KingdomI didnt like having to leave 😊
The family who own the hostel were so welcoming, they made me feel so at home. The place is a hostel but has the quality of a boutique hotel. The pool is large and very clean in a nice established garden. The delicious food is cooked in a lovely open kitchen, i suggested they should maybe have some vegetarian options on the menu and they obliged by creating 3 delicious dishes which i was given for free to test the quality. The room i stayed in was spotless and very comfortable. I have lived in cambodia for 13 years and have stayed in countless hotels with various quality, this one is now my favourite and will be my first choice when i visit phnom penh. It is very reasonably priced and the icing on the cake for me is that its across the river, the area is quaint and has a vilage atmosphere. Only 10 minutes in a passapp or you can cross on the ferry from sokha hotel which is fun.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 21, 2025
Christoph
GermanyWe had both the twin room and the double. The twinroom has a weird setup with a pillar in the middle and is quite small. The private bathroom is open on top, that is a bit akward as it makes the room a bit humid after showering. A mosquito net would be great, but was missing. Also the ants (like in lost cambodian hotels) are a bit annoying.
Very helpful, english-speaking staff. The whole hotel is cleaned everyday. The location is on the island a bit away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but we liked that the place is in a local neighbourhood. The pool is nice to refresh and the whole area around it invites to meet people and have a talk and a drink together. The food is okay, but there are better breakfast options around the city. Mattresses are comfortable. The price is really good value for a modern place like this.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Puškarić
CroatiaAt the time that I was there, they was recently opened so they still didn't have bike for rental, Hope next time when I come back they will have this option too.
Facility contemporary , functional, clean with beautiful pool and great cosy atmosphere. Staff professional, frendly., Great food .
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 18, 2025
Umut
Australiaeverything was super clean and really chill place peps who owns this hostel just an amazing people and staff super lovely too pluss its a newly opened place thats why its pretty affordable ❤️🔥
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 17, 2025
Paul
United Kingdom"Just a lil gripe"... Why do some guests insist on having a conversation on their phones (in the dorm) at all hours of the day and night? 3 times at 2am I had to tell some "'Eejit" to take his conversation outside!!!
What's not to lik?....
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Aroon
PakistanAmazing staff, Bar, Pool, cleaning, very amazing experience. Beds were clean, private, and I loved my stay. Chef was amazing and delicious food.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Nikan
IranThis hostel is newley opened , very clean and comfortable,a bit far from city center but easy access by public bus ,you will have great swimming pool and billiards,also beds are so comfortable and clean. No doubt to choose this hostel
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 18, 2025
Monika
United KingdomThere is no lift but it wasn't a big issue
Quite location and very nice place.Staff were all good
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 14, 2025
Monika
United KingdomAmazing place to stay, very clean and very comfortable bed. This place has a pool and bar with tv’s. Big and spacious bathrooms . And staff was always smiling, polite and very attentive. 10*
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Jewel
CanadaSee above.
Location is very far from anything of note. Must walk long distances to get around. The air conditioning in the room was so cold I had to wear two jackets and put my towel over the sheet they provided. I was still freezing. They do not provide blankets. Staff are super nice.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: June 17, 2025
Nir
IsraelThe location is poor, on the opposite bank of the river from the center, so you'll need a tuk-tuk to get pretty much anywhere. Plus, the hotel exits directly onto a busy road, making walking quite dangerous.
The facilities are excellent, very clean and practically brand new.
Stayed in June 2025
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