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magnificent, rambling villa - set this place apart from the rest of Phnom Penh's hostels.
The courtyard is anchored by a big, sturdy bar, with billiards and plenty of places to
lounge within range of the pool.
Dorms come in air-con and fan varieties, plus a female dorm. The private rooms can't
compare to the public spaces, but what can?
Me Mate's Place
( 023-5002497;
www.mematesplace.com
;
5 St 90; dm US$7, s/d from US$15/20; )
This is
a smart little guesthouse-bar on a quiet strip north of Wat Phnom. The high price tag on
the six-bed dorms is redeemed by sturdy double-wide bunk beds and crisp air-con. The
spartan private rooms, some windowless, are a bit of a let-down by comparison. Guests
here get free reign at Eighty8 Backpackers' swimming pool.
GUESTHOUSE
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Pra-Tna Guesthouse
( 023-6661818; pratna_guesthouse@live.com; 54 St 13; r with fan/air-con US$10/15; )
Passable
budget hotels this close to the river (it's just one block away) are rare in Phnom Penh.
Well-managed Pra-Tna has clean rooms with small flat-screen TVs, mint-green walls,
windows and a Bon Cafe branch downstairs. Bathrooms fall flat but otherwise it's terrific
value.
HOTEL
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11 Happy Backpacker
( 0887777421; happy11gt@hotmail.com; 87-89 St 136; dm US$5, r US$8-30; )
The sprawl-
ing rooftop bar/restaurant/chill-out area here has cosy chairs, a pool table and a flat-
screen. Mellow by day, fun by night. The white-tiled rooms hardly compare but are clean
and have no major problems. The Flicks 2 cinema is conveniently located downstairs.
HOSTEL
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Royal Guesthouse
HOTEL
$
( 023-218026; hou_leng@yahoo.com; 91 St 154; s US$6-13, d US$8-15, tr from US$15; )
This old-time high-rise is getting a bit tired, but it's priced right and the family in charge
are super friendly and dole out travel info aplenty. The rooms are spacious but some are
dark, so check a few.
