Royal Empire Premium Hotel
At a glance: 4-star · Since 2012 · 94 rooms
Near: Angkor National Museum · 2.0 km
Angkor National Museum
2.0 km away · 968 Vithei Preah Sihanouk Ave, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
(6,425 reviews)
The Living Arts Village by Artisans Angkor
2.3 km away · Chantiers-Ecoles Stung Thmey, Street, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Pub Street
2.3 km away · Street 08, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
(7,439 reviews)
Angkor Wat
5.2 km away · Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Kulen Mountain with Beng Mealea and Tonle Sap Small Group Tour
10 hr
(1,195 reviews)
From $54
Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour with Guide from Siem Reap
8 hr
(3,570 reviews)
From $60
Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap
8 hr
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Kulen Mountain Waterfall Tour with Picnic Lunch from Siem Reap
8 hr
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From $48
The best time to visit Siem Reap is from November to February, when the weather is dry and cooler, making temple exploration pleasant. March to May is the hottest stretch, with temperatures peaking in April. The rainy season from June to October brings lush greenery but frequent downpours, especially in September. The famous Angkor Wat sunrise views are clearest in the dry season.
Stay near the Old Market area for easy access to Pub Street and restaurants, ideal for first-timers. The Central Area around Sivutha Boulevard suits those wanting upscale hotels like Park Hyatt or Prince d'Angkor. For a quieter stay near the temples, consider the Angkor National Park area, where Templation Hotel is located. Wat Bo village offers a local feel with riverside charm, close to Viroth's Hotel.
Angkor Wat is the iconic temple complex, a must for its grandeur and sunrise views. Bayon Temple is known for its serene stone faces. Ta Prohm is famous for trees growing through the ruins. Pub Street offers a lively evening scene. provides context on Khmer history.
You can take full-day tours to Kulen Mountain, known for its waterfall and riverbed carvings, and Beng Mealea, a sprawling jungle temple. Kampong Phluk is a floating village on Tonle Sap lake, best seen by boat. These trips each take a full day and are a good change from the temple complex.
Plan 3 days for Siem Reap: one for Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm, one for Phnom Bakheng, Preah Khan, and Pre Rup, and one for Pub Street and the Angkor National Museum. Add an extra day if you want a full-day tour to Kulen Mountain or Kampong Phluk. Two days can cover the main temples, but three lets you see the sights at a relaxed pace.
