Now the premier backpacker party city in Cambodia, Sihanoukville is a fun place to spend a couple of days at. There are four main beaches: Independence, Otres, Ochheuteal and Serendipity; the latter being the most popular amongst backpackers. For quieter times, visit the islands off the coast.
Places To Stay In Sihanoukville:
Onederz Sihanoukville
:
Located in the very center of Sihanoukville. Chilled out hostel. The staff are friendly and so lovely! The food was pretty good and good value for money!
Serendipity Beach Hostel
: A short walk from Ochheauteal and Serendipity beaches, Serendipity Beach Hostel boasts a pleasant communal area with a wooden mushroom-shaped sunshade with hammocks in a nice garden setting.
Things to See & Do in Sihanoukville:
Lounge on the beaches:
There’s not really a lot to see in the town of Sihanoukville, people are usually here either for partying or the beaches. Otres Beach is probably the best if you’re looking to get away from it all.
Party:
Serendipity is home to a couple of famous backpacking party bars with many offering booze cruises and party boats as a side. Otres is chilled and much less commercial.
Scuba diving:
The islands around Sihanoukville have great visibility, coral, and fish. The PADI certified schools in the area offer a variety of different dive trips for one or more days.
Island Hop:
Take a boat ride from Sihanoukville to explore any one of the dozen gorgeous islands off shore. Most boat trips depart in the morning and can be booked from the guesthouses and travel agents in town. Mostly undeveloped and unspoiled traditional fishing villages and beaches await discovery!
Getting There:
From
Phnom Penh
:
A 6 hour bus ride from Cambodia’s capital will get you to Sihanoukville. $10 USD
Where to go next?
Phnom Penh
:
Cambodia’s capital is just a 6-hour bus ride away from Sihanoukville. This will set you back around $10.
Siem Reap:
The largest religious building in the world, you probably have heard of the Angkor Wat? This buzzeling city is a 10 bus away. $18
Kampot:
Navigating your way along the coast of Cambodia, you’ll feel like an explorer off the beaten track, far far away from the tourist hoards of Siem Reap. 5$ for a 4-hour bus ride to Kampot
If your Cambodian adventure has run it’s course, then
Vietnam’s capital
is just a 10-hour bus ride away. It’s only a 3-hour bus ride to the border from Sihanoukville.
