Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

Property highlights

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About this property

Surrounded by tropical gardens, Babel Siem Reap Guest house in Wat Bo is just 3 minutes' walk from the Siem Reap River and Royal Residence. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Simply furnished, the air-conditioned rooms come in different sizes to cater to solo travelers, couples and groups. All features a private bathroom with a bathtub. Babel Siem Reap Guest house is a 5 minutes' drive from the popular Old Market and Pub Street. It is a 10-minute drive from the famous Angkor Wat and a 15-minute drive from Siem Reap International Airport. Local staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tour arrangements, ticketing and concierge services. Guests can also request for a relaxing massage, or rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding area. Tuk Tuk drivers are well-equipped with local knowledge and tuk tuk services are available at additional charges. Focusing on Responsible Tourism, the in-house bamboo restaurant serves Asian and Western dishes with ingredients that have been locally-sourced from the market. Cocktails and snacks can be enjoyed at the Garden Bar.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

  • Located in the top-rated area in Siem Reap, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
2 queen beds
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Glenda
Australia Australia
“Pool was excellent. Towels available. Room was great - clean, bathroom and shower was great. Breakfast options were varied and tasty. Transport to/from airport and local venues was very helpful.”
Ranieri
United States United States
“What a wonderful, exceptionall find suggested from a friend on our travels. We loved the relaxed vibe and atmosphere, the eco Cambodian hadmade items for sale, and refillable household liquids, lovely food and cafe, great coffee, well trained...”
Allison
Canada Canada
“Beautifully designed, lovely pool, food was great.”
Chelsea
Canada Canada
“Amazing accommodation! clean rooms, beautiful pool, great service and wonderful food!”
Elita
Italy Italy
“Really like the sustainability effort made by the property and the promotion of sustainable tourism!”
April
United States United States
“I enjoyed the vibe, I appreciate how the staff are valued. It was a bit chaotic with a tour group of teenagers there, but they were also fun to be around. There was a guidebook made by the hotel in our room that discussed different things to do in...”
Nadia
United States United States
“The staff is very welcoming and helpful. Good location to walk to the main part of town.”
Akirbs
Cambodia Cambodia
“Whenever the family visits Siem Reap, Babel Guesthouse is where we stay. It is the best value for money in Siem Reap. The staff are very friendly, the rooms clean, and the pool a great way to cool off after a day out exploring.”
Brooke
United States United States
“This is a cool place - both a guesthouse, restaurant, bar, pool and unofficial tourism group. They care about sustainable tourism and provide so many interesting materials to help travelers be aware of their impact on environment and local...”
Barbara
United States United States
“Location was very good. Food in the restaurant had lots of choices.”

Managed by The Babel Team

Company review score: 9.6Based on 739 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Babel Guesthouse is run with an active focus on Responsible Tourism. We constantly seek to provide benefits from the tourism industry to the local community in Siem Reap, and we are doing our best to cause as little damage as possible to the area in which we operate. We only hire local staff, drivers and guides.We sponsor all our staff and some of our Tuk Tuk drivers with higher education. They all receive plenty of training, good working conditions, fair salaries and flexible working hours to enable the staff to continue their education. We buy our food for the restaurant at the local market, and we support good projects in town that actively focus on Responsible Tourism. We at Babel Guesthouse are looking forward to give you memories for life!

Property info

Babel Guesthouse is an eco-friendly guesthouse in the heart of Siem Reap. We have been open for more than 10 years welcoming guests from all over the world. We have now taken our environmental initiatives a step further and are proud to present our newly opened Eco-shop and refill station here at Babel. Enjoy plastic free shopping by bringing your empty containers and fill up your travel necessities like shampoo, conditioner and mosquito repellent. We also have a range of locally made sustainable products. Norwegian owned and managed, located in the charming Wat-Bo area of Siem Reap, only 15 minutes away from the majestic temples of Angkor Wat. The wonderful staff at Babel Guesthouse possess great local knowledge that we are more than happy to share with you to make your stay in Siem Reap memorable. Our local drivers and guides have worked for Babel Guesthouse for many years, and we can assure you they will be there for you, wherever you would like to go and whatever you would like to do during your stay at Babel.

Neighborhood info

Babel Guesthouse is situated in a charming little street, away from the noisy city center. In the neighborhood you can find mini-marts, coffee shops, local restaurants and even a craft beer pub. It is a very nice walk along the riverside from Babel to town. You could also choose to walk the other way, and within 5 minutes you are in the charming coutryside. We also have a local pagoda within walking distance from Babel, where you can receive a blessing from the monks. You can also always choose to take a Tuk Tuk anywhere. We have 14 lovely Tuk Tuk drivers here at Babel. They are more than happy to be at your service anytime, and they possess great great local knowledge that we are more than happy to share with you to make your stay in Siem Reap memorable.

Languages Spoken

Danish,English,Spanish,Khmer,Norwegian,Swedish

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Cambodian • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Local • Asian • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.