Last Home Guest House, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

For our two nights in Phnom Penh, we stayed at the Last Home Guest House not far from the river. It was a nice little place in a residential neighborhood, an easy walk from some of the main attractions in town (Royal Palace, National Museum) and from the riverside park area.


We paid $15 per night for an air-conditioned double with attached bathroom. The room itself was fine – no windows, but a nice size and very quiet. We had to walk up a steep flight of stairs to get to our spot on the second floor, but the fine balcony down the hall overlooking the street made up for it – we spent time both evenings sitting out there reading, journal-writing, and listening to the sounds of the neighborhood. Because the power goes out from time to time in Phnom Penh, we were occasionally without AC for a couple of hours, but not so much that it made a difference in our enjoyment of the place.

The staff at the guest house was very friendly and helpful with our questions about touring the city. We ate breakfast there both mornings – a baguette with eggs was both affordable and a welcome treat after months without decent bread in Thailand! I would recommend the Last Home Guest House for the traveler who wants an affordable but comfortable place to sleep in a quiet neighborhood.