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Reviews of Gecko Hostel

Funky Lane, Siem Reap, Cambodia

#50 of 362 hotels in Siem Reap

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Review score

Based on 182 hostel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    8.0
    Good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hostel is super ok but don't book the sleeping bus with them because the company they parter with is super bad

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The place is actually very nice and fair enough compared to the price with some decent facilities and a chill vibe while a good hospitable friendly atmosphere being made by the locals.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfort

    Great location and very helpful staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    BEWARE! If the floor anywhere in the building including the bedrooms is wet for any reason it becomes more slippery than ice! The bathrooms! The BATHROOMS! THE BATHROOMS!! This is an on going issue for this hostel. There are not enough bathrooms and those that are there have the toilet and shower in one room. If a couple of people have a long shower at the busy time of day there are not enough available toilets for everyone else! It is bad enough in the low season. If I were in Siem Reap over the high season I would stay somewhere else because who wants to be in a queue to go to the toilet!!! The bathroom situation needs sorting out ASAP. The lounge set up is not so good now. The way the lounge used to be with the two big lounge suites facing each other was much better for the guests to interact with each other. How it is now encourages people to be unsociable - which is the last thing Western people need encouragement with!

    The location is good. Nice and quiet. The swimming pool is nearly perfect. Some of the showers work. The staff are pleasant without being too friendly. The price is right for what it is. The beds are comfortable enough. The WiFi works. Diagonally opposite is "Phun's Kitchen" which serves very good quality food at a very good price. 50m up the road is Siem Reap Waxing & Spa" the women there are properly trained in the art of massage. It is not a happy ending place full of teenage girls... You will pay for what you get. US$15 will get you a one hour massage that will relax you to the state of a jellyfish. Down by the river from late afternoon onwards it is worth looking amongst the motorbike smoothie cart vendors for a teal blue sign that has pictures of smoothies and the name "Ly Ly" on it. These ladies make the world's best mango smoothie for US$1. The Bot gardens are free and well worth a visit US$2 each way tuk tuk ride. There is a black gibbon monkey in a big cage. He is very friendly and will hold your hand. He does not bite. You can reach thru the cage and massage his back. Do not feed him or give him sugar drinks or alcohol though! There are a couple of places to do with the Pol Pott era. The right one is "Cambodia Landmine Museum". It's a long way. The tuk tuk driver will wait for you. Stop in at the "Banteay Srey Butterfly Centre" on the way. In my opinion Ankor Wat is overrated. But if you want an absolutely awesome day then it is worth getting a day temple ticket for the next day, renting a scooter, get out if bed and in the road at first light and ride the two hours to "Kbal Spean" the carved river. Check out the "Ankor Center for Conservation" in the same area (check online as it has strict specific entry times twice a day). And then check out "Banteay Srei Temple" which is the most intricately carved one, on the way back.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is only one toilet on the entire first floor, which is combined with a shower. The staff also uses it, so sometimes you have to wait.

    I liked almost everything, the staff helps with all questions. From buying bus tickets, told me where to print a visa. Everything is cleaned regularly, the area is green where you can sit in the fresh air without being in the sun. The kitchen is normal, the prices are reasonable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the first floor for the whole hotel there is only one toilet, it is combined with a shower. Considering that it is visited by the staff sometimes it is impossible to get in. There is not enough shelf or hooks near the bed to conveniently place your things.

    Indeed, everything is clean in the hotel. The staff is friendly. Helped to buy bus tickets, find a printer to print a visa. Very nice common recreation area, plants are planted around very beautifully. The beds are wide, comfortable, the air conditioning works comfortably.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect but if i have to say, maybe have a bar more operational, but otherwise nothing negative to say

    Everything was really nice, the place is very clean, staff very nice. Swimming pool always perfect, I recomend it completly

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked for 2 nights but extended to 5 :) Hostel is brand new in perfect localisation 3 minutes walk to Old marced but still in quite zone.bed was comfortable with own light place to charge and curtine.super clean also bathroom and toilet.there is sweemingpool when you can chill after exploring the beautiful city.Dint forget to buy ice lemon Grass tea!!!!!is not from tea bags just natural!!!but the real gold are the people who work there...This is local business the people are super helpful and chearfull love all the stuff ,you make my stay more then comfortable !!!!thank you 🥰 dont hesitate to stay here 11/10 !!!!best from the best

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    10
    Chill Spot Near Town Center
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really enjoyed my stay!! If you’re looking for a clean, comfortable, chill, surrounded by nice people, and in a good area - this is the spot!! Great type of crowd that comes to this hostel, and exceptional staff (always had a great conversation with Witz). Good food as well!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Amazing stay at a local-ran hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff is super kind and helpfull. I’ve stayed in many hostels, but this might have been my favourite one. The hostel is owned by a local, unlike all the other hostels around. This makes it feel so much more genuine. The staff really makes an effort to help you out. I’ve booked the sunrise tour through them, which I highly recommend. They have a really nice cold pool, the dorms are very comfortable and everything is very clean. Also a nice place to meet other travellers, as it has 4 dorms and everyone is sitting outside in the evenings. Very chill vibes. Also, soo cheap!! Overall great experience.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great and helpful staff, good size of rooms, proper bathrooms, lockers, curtains. Space to chill. Cleaniness. Location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Scooter rental it's a bit pricey $10 per day but it's touristic area so it's expected.

    Everything was great, location is amazing, a lot of pubs, bars, restaurants, pharmacy, shops in the area, close to the markets and main pub street. Super clean, spacious. One bathroom inside the room and one outside which is perfect for the late showers. Mattress is comfortable. The reception staff is great, super friendly and helpful, especially Winz, Srey Leak and Soda. They also rent scooter, offer local tours and transfers or shuttles, have drinks and food on the site. Chilled place. They make your stay even better in Siem Reap. Value for money 100%

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC only works from 6pm-10am which is fine due to saving electricity but just be aware of that during hot season;)

    It's a very nice hostel in a super central location. It's a very clean hostel with good ac in the dorms and nice common area outside. It was very social when I was there and it was easy to meet other travellers. Especially the staff was super nice and humble and always helpful sharing their tips for the area without pushing you to buy anything. I can definitely recommend staying there!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    Amazing hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no water refill

    Everything about this hostel is amazing

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at. The staff is amazing - soo kind and friendly, everything was clean, location is great and the vibe was very welcoming and chill. I can only recommend

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such an amazing place! 10 out of 10, I had the most amazing time in Gecko Hostel. The place has the perfect size, it’s super easy to connect with people there and the hostel itself is super nice. Everything super clean and dorms are spacious, with curtains for privacy and AC. The staff was just so so lovely, especially a huge thank you to Winz who really made me feel like home. Also the restaurant is incredible and super fair prices. Huge recommendation, by far the best hostel experience I’ve had in Asia. Thanks again!!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hostel, staff are super nice and friendly, food is amazing

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hostel is amazing, very clean, very cozy and relaxing and beside of that staff were very friendly and helpful. I can’t wait to come back again missing Sangran new year so much.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    One of the best hostel in Siem Reap.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is very central. It’s 10 minute walk to pub street. Food is well served and delicious. Pool is clean, soft music, good vibes. Price is affordable with air con rooms. Staffs are friendly and very helpful. Thank you so much for your very good service.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So many mosquitoes

    Fair price for what you get Amazing stuff and very kind

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    9.0
    Best and super kind Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hostel was really great. The area is really central and still quite. The pool and the restaurant were amazing. But the best was the staff. All are so kind and helpful. Thank you so much :)

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    3 days in a row no juice for breakfast... come on guys🤣

    Everything was great! Especially boss and his all staff was working great! Thanks!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great staff and very accommodating. Provided a great tour to Ankor wat with an amazing tour guide. Great pool and room quality with full curtain coverage and luggage storage facilities. 10/10 breakfast and food at the accommodation

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    10
    One of my favorite places
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love this hostel. I enjoyed staying here so much and ended up staying way longer than I planned. The rooms/bathrooms are super clean and the common area and pool are really nice. Also the food/coffee/beer isn’t overpriced. The people who work here were super helpful and nice. It's a very chill lowkey vibe but I was also able to meet a bunch of people so it can be social if you want. Thank you so much Gecko Hostel for your kindness and hospitality! And special thank you for helping me so much with the scooter haha :) Good luck and happy Cambodian new year!

    Stayed in March 2025

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