Best Party Hostels
in Phnom Penh

Mad Monkey Hostel Phnom Penh

At €8 a night and rated 9.6, Mad Monkey Hostel Phnom Penh has a Rooftop Bar, a combination that narrows the field in Phnom Penh. Club Love on Street 51, BKK1. Phnom Penh’s answer to a backpacker club. Duplex on Street 278, BKK1 is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The on-site bar handles pre-drinks before the city takes over.

The Big Easy Phnom Penh

The Big Easy Phnom Penh is a cozy, social hostel with a great location in the capital of Cambodia. Whether you're traveling alone or in a group, you'll be sure to have an awesome time. Join us for happy hour every day from 4pm-7pm. Stay tuned for our upcoming bar crawls and other events!

Onederz Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh’s nightlife doesn’t slow down when the sun sets. Onederz Phnom Penh is in Boeung Keng Kang (BKK1), which puts it at the start of that circuit. Club Love on Street 51, BKK1. Phnom Penh’s answer to a backpacker club. Duplex on Street 278, BKK1 is the fallback option if the first place is packed. At €9 a night and rated 9.3. A 9.3 rating is consistently high for Phnom Penh, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Boeung Keng Kang (BKK1)

The centre of Phnom Penh’s backpacker nightlife. **Street 51** and **Street 278** are packed with bars, clubs, and hostels, all within walking distance. The area is safe, well-lit, and full of tuk-tuk drivers who know exactly where you’re going. Most party hostels, including **Mad Monkey**, are here.

Riverside

The tourist hub, where backpackers mix with expats and locals. **Sisowath Quay** runs along the Tonlé Sap river and is lined with bars, restaurants, and **Pontoon**, the floating club. The area is busy until late, but drinks are pricier here: expect to pay $3–5 for a beer.

Street 130

A gritty, late-night strip where the party doesn’t stop until 6 AM. The bars here are divey and unpretentious, with cheap drinks and a local crowd. It’s not as touristy as **BKK1**, but it’s safe enough if you stick to the main drag. Tuk-tuk drivers know it as ‘Pub Street’: don’t confuse it with Siem Reap’s version.

Phnom Penh’s answer to a backpacker club. The music leans toward EDM and hip-hop, with the occasional throwback to 2000s pop. Entry is free before midnight, but drinks jump to $3 after that. The crowd is a mix of travellers, expats, and locals: expect a sweaty, friendly atmosphere until the 4 AM close.

Start downstairs for $2 Angkor beers and bar snacks, then head upstairs for salsa or afrobeat nights. The dance floor is small but lively, and the crowd is older than at **Club Love**: think late 20s to 30s. Happy hour runs until 9 PM, and the kitchen stays open until midnight.

This hostel’s bar is the de facto pre-game spot for backpackers. Beer pong tournaments run nightly, and the poolside parties spill into the street. Drinks are cheap: $1 shots, $5 buckets: but the real draw is the crowd. Expect drinking games, new friends, and a 2 AM curfew that no one adheres to.

A Phnom Penh institution since the 1990s. The music is loud, the drinks are cheap, and the crowd is a mix of backpackers and long-term expats. The dance floor gets packed after midnight, and the outdoor area is perfect for cooling off. Entry is free, but drinks cost $2–4.

For a taste of old-world glamour, head to the **Elephant Bar** for a $10 cocktail. The crowd is older and wealthier, but the people-watching is unmatched. Happy hour runs from 4–9 PM, and the dress code is smart casual: no flip-flops or tank tops.

A floating club on the Tonlé Sap river. The music is a mix of house, techno, and hip-hop, and the dance floor is packed by 1 AM. Entry is $5 after midnight, but it’s worth it for the river views and the crowd. Boats run until 3 AM: flag one down from the riverside for a $2 ride home.