Riverfront (The), Phnom Penh

You will meet many street children on riverfront.
Please check www.childrights-cambodia.org for Do's and Don't with these kids !

Yeah, the Riverfront is Phnom Penh's major attraction, esp. on Sundays when scores of Cambodians come out to stroll along the Riverfront, have a picnic in the park in front of the Royal Palace, play games with their kids and have their pictures taken by some 'professional' photographer. A great atmosphere.

When getting thirsty, have a drink at the FCC. From their balcony, the view on the crowds below and the confluence of Tonle Sap and Mekong is great. Food is on the expensive side though. Better option is frizz cafe restaurant, for a taste of genuine Khmer food, yummie! They are just past the 'happy' pizza places.

The Riverfront dies down early, around 11 at night. But, no need to go some other part of town. Just one block from the Riverfront is the Ginger Monkey Bar, with a delightful atmosphere. They organize special theme nights regularly.

So, yeah, enjoy a day on Sisowath Quay!
(official name of the Riverfront)

Was disappointed in the Riverfront hotel. While money was not a consideration, I wanted to take the Boat from Sein Reip to Phnom Penh. The dock was right accross the street. I choose this hotel and paid three months in advance. The hotel was under rennovation when we arrived. At First they claimed no reservation. Then they said yes but had no room. Finally they ssigned me to a room that was a disgrace. At breakfast, they would give me no coffee refill. Ate in the dining room only one of five nights even though included with the room rate paid. When I went to check out, they insisted and I finally paid for two bottles of water each of the five days i was there. Every hotel including those in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, that said the water was safe, still gave you two free bottles each day. RIP OFF!!!! Never stay here again.

the only problem with the river front i found was the amount of beggars and hawkers all night, but as mentioned in your guide is the ginger monkey, 100m down st 178. great bar, great atmosphere and low prices, no beggars and is open til last person leaves, latter than anywhere on the riverfront. they also have a no taxi girl policy, so popular with expats and tourists of both genders, a must for a fun night out. try one of their cocktails in happy hour and get one free!!