Hotels in Cambodia

Cambodia Hotel Tips - Hot to Save On Accommodation

Cambodia remains an incredible value, offering rooms in guest houses and hotels starting from as little as $7 during its slack season.

Tipping in Cambodia isn't expected, but leaving some cash as a token of your appreciation can still make an impressionful statement about service quality. Taxi drivers using meters should receive 10% as their tip.

Budget

Cambodia can be explored on a budget without overspending; you'll enjoy authentic experiences while saving on accommodation by opting out of night buses and selecting hostels that don't charge for breakfast - saving up to $40 USD daily on accommodations alone!

Flexibility with dates can help reduce airfare costs even further, particularly between April and October when prices are much more reasonable. You'll also save yourself from expensive roaming charges by purchasing a local SIM card upon arrival.

Tipping in Cambodia isn't necessary but is always appreciated due to wages being relatively low. A dollar or two should suffice when leaving behind service providers like porters, bell boys, bartenders, masseuses and hotel staff such as room attendants and housekeeping - with special consideration given for tour guides who could make or break your experience in Cambodia!

Location

Finding value for your money when traveling to Cambodia is of utmost importance. One effective way of doing so is staying outside the city center in more rural areas as these can often offer better accommodation prices.

If you prefer something with more luxury, there are several excellent hotels in Phnom Penh that may suit you well. One example would be Rosewood Premier Phnom Penh which can be found within walking distance to both Royal Palace and Central Market as well as featuring an outdoor pool and spa facilities.

Tipping of around 10% is much appreciated by service workers in Cambodia who often receive low wages; tour guides also appreciate receiving a small tip as it helps with cultural awareness, interpretation services and translation needs.

An alternative solution is purchasing a local SIM card so as to avoid incurring high roaming charges when calling home from your hotel room. Furthermore, travel insurance that provides for medical costs as well as lost/stolen items is highly recommended.

Haggling

Cambodian culture encourages negotiation when it comes to hotel prices, especially at tourist hot spots. Although haggling may seem intimidating at first, haggling is actually an excellent way to secure the best value and save money.

Tipping hotel staff such as bellmen and maids is generally considered good practice. A $1 tip can represent nearly 50% of their daily earnings - so every penny counts!

Tipping is not mandatory in Cambodia, but any gesture of appreciation would certainly be appreciated by local tour guides and drivers. Consider leaving them a small tip if their services go above and beyond for you.

ETG holidays take away the worry and stress associated with tipping guides, drivers and in-country experience providers by including them in your package cost - leaving you time and energy for other more important matters! Instead, focus on planning the vacation of a lifetime!

Tips

Tipping in Cambodia, like much of Asia, is not expected; however, service workers often make very low wages so any additional compensation would make a significant impact. If you were satisfied with a meal at a restaurant or massage at a spa, leaving a few dollars as a tip may make their day.

Tipping hotel staff such as bell boys or maids who assist you with luggage and clean your room can be an excellent way of showing our appreciation. $1 per bag carried and several dollars daily should suffice as tipping gratuity.

ETG travellers don't need to worry about whether, when, or how much to tip! All tips are already covered as part of their holiday cost and this applies both for guides and drivers.