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Reviews of The Local - Riverside

No. 8, Street 144, Riverside, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

#155 of 222 hotels in Phnom Penh

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 66 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    7.0
    Simple clean accomodation in central area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to the ‘red light’ if that’s something you want to avoid

    Simple accommodation, nice staff, restaurant and bar downstairs, centrally located

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    9.0
    Location friendly and clean place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you are not away from fans, you may feel the heat in the night

    Location friendly, cheap bar and clean rooms.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was lovely, a little bit loud because of the balcony over the street

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just minor things, I guess. The bathroom only had a small bar of soap, one sachet of hair shampoo and the rest of a roll of toilet paper. The sink was slightly detached from the wall and the crack in the bathtub was covered with duct tape.

    Nice accommodation. A small hotel in such an old style. The equipment is a bit shabby, but still functional. Nice, friendly and helpful staff. Ideal location. Right next to the market and the river promenade and a short walk to the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom. I recommend a room with a balcony!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    9.0
    Great place, close to river and restaurants, bars.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really a great place to stay. Staff is super nice and friendly! Serving great food and drinks. Nice place very close to the river, to restaurants and bars. Stayed in private room, was very comfortable. Really recommended to stay here!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great staff , very friendly

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    9.0
    Liked it a lot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I've stayed here before and I'll stay again. Balcony room. Very convenient location. Friendly owner.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are getting hot at night. Could be managed slightly better.

    The host is awesome! Honest, helpful, authentic.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No curtains for dormbeds.

    Great location. Individual lamp.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room itself was fairly average with a cold shower.

    Staff were very welcoming and friendly throughout our stay. Bottled water given each day. Location perfect.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No window in the room. No free accessible water (although a bottle given each at the start of stay)

    Superb location to access places but also a quieter street. Host was very friendly. Easy access. Good working aircon. Large bathroom

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    9.0
    Clean economy hotel in the heart of the tourist area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator on the property.

    Centrally located along the riverside. Very friendly and informative owner.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was so great, near the river and market. The owner and staffs were friendly, food and drink are tasty. I will come back here again for the next trips.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    But the bathroom is bad

    The room was good

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I hope the bed could install the curtain because in the room, even in the hostel I hope a little bit privacy. And the water in the bathroom seems not strong enough. to sum up it just fit the price. hardly could we find another place with the low price.

    the location and the price are the factors that satisfying me the most. it just near by the riverside and few minutes walking can achieve royal palace. besides the reception is very kind and can speak English well, very nice.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    10
    Good times at a friendly chilled out place, and a great lively location,near to the Rverside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The aircon is sometimes not switched on but if you ask theres no problem.

    There is a retaurant downstairs so food not a problem and very friendly staff and a great atmosphere.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I like all

    I can sleep peacefully in dorm

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are quite rundown and so dull, tgere is not enough light. We had to climb the narrow stairs with our luggage. Bedsheets are old as well .

    location and staffs are ok. AC is strong.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed in the Local riverside during Khmer new year and it was great. It’s close to everything and still calm if you just want to chill. The beds in the dormitory are big but you can also have a private room if you prefer. The must is Yat the owner and the others staff members like Nana who are very nice and welcome you as a friend. Also the food is very good. I definitely recommend to stay there.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    10
    Perfect for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Already been two times in this hostel and definetly will go back evertime in Phnom Penh. Thank you Yat

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good place, good people

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, just by the river. Walking distance to everywhere. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room beautiful and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately, it was not up to my standards. There were bugs crawling around on side table, the bath was duct taped and the sink was coming away from the wall. I can imagine the owners want to do well, and it must be really hard to make enough money to keep these places going, but I wouldn't stay again.

    Great location and very friendly staff. Very cheap. Handy having air-con and fan plus bonus to have a balcony.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    5.0
    Not good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No elevator. I'm 75 y/o I messaged them a week before I got there and ask for the lowest floor possible. They put me on the 3rd floor with steep stairs. They could have done better. Plus they lock you in at night. Like being in jail. My bathtub had duct tape holding it together and the water was only a small trickle. Not even enough to shower or shave' I booked for 3 nights and stayed only one. You can find better places at this price. I would not recommend this place

    The staff

    Stayed in April 2024

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