Things to Do in Phnom Penh
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Phnom Penh, Cambodia — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Royal Palace + Silver Pagoda
Iconic gold-roofed Khmer royal complex. USD 10. 2 hours. Dress code: shoulders + knees covered. Most-essential Phnom Penh visit.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
Former Khmer Rouge S-21 prison turned museum (USD 5). Sobering + essential. 1.5 hours. Pair with Killing Fields for 12+ hour layovers.
Central Market (Phsar Thmei) + Russian Market
Two iconic markets — Central is the Art Deco yellow domed building (1937), Russian is for textiles + souvenirs. Both free entry.
Riverside + Wat Phnom
Mekong + Tonle Sap river confluence + Wat Phnom hill (Phnom Penh's namesake temple, USD 1). Sunset boat cruise USD 5.
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Things to do in Phnom Penh
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Amok (steamed fish curry in banana leaf) at Romdeng. Lok lak (Cambodian beef stir-fry) at Mama Restaurant. Cambodian coffee + croissants at the French-inspired Le Wok.
Local tip
PNH is 7km from centre — PassApp (Cambodia's Grab) or tuk-tuk is the standard tourist option (USD 4-8). USD is widely accepted alongside Cambodian riel (KHR). For 6+ hour layovers: Royal Palace + Tuol Sleng + riverside walk is the iconic Phnom Penh circuit.
Where to stay
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