Reviews of Gecko Hostel

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

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.

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Great location and very helpful staff

Comfort

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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%

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

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!

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

Everything about this hostel is amazing

no water refill

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

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!!