Boeung Keng Kang

Phnom Penh

Independence Monument showing a monument and motorcycle riding
Independence Monument featuring a monument
Independence Monument
Independence Monument which includes a monument and a park
Cambodia
One of Phnom Penh’s hippest neighborhoods is marked by references to the country’s long past, amid expat-friendly shops and restaurants.

Something is always happening in Boeung Keng Kang, the most cosmopolitan area of Cambodia’s capital. Long inhabited by a mix of Cambodians and foreigners, the neighborhood has become a hotspot for locals and tourists.

Get a hotel in Boeung Keng Kang for easy access to the sights of central Phnom Penh, with a fair amount of nightlife as well. Travel to its southern areas for quiet residential spaces, ideal for visiting families. It is easy to feel at home here after just a few days.

Browse through vintage clothing and accessories from across Asia in the stalls of the Boeung Keng Kang Market, a unique gem in the well-developed network of Phnom Penh shopping establishments. Purchase souvenirs and lunch at the Tuol Tom Poung Market.

Walk through the riverfront Samdech Hun Sen Park and follow the grassy fields inland to the Independence Monument, a 65-foot (20-meter) tower from 1958 that celebrates the country’s independence from France. Get spiritual insight and a sense of Cambodian religious practice at the gilded Wat Langka, one of Phnom Penh’s oldest temples. Appreciate the darker elements of Cambodia’s recent past with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, located in a former Khmer Rouge prison, a sobering reminder of what Cambodians have suffered.

Find Boeung Keng Kang in central Phnom Penh, south of the neighborhood of Daun Penh. As the home of much of the capital’s expatriates, it has well-developed public infrastructure, including a bus line along its central axis. Drive here in less than 20 minutes from Phnom Penh International Airport or 10 minutes from the central rail station or ferry dock. Rent a tuk tuk or motorcycle, available on many major streets.

Wake up early in the morning and journey to the National Olympic Stadium, built in the 1960s to host an international competition that never happened here. Join a class or walk in the cool morning air as locals from Boeung Keng Kang get in their daily exercise or dance.


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Boeung Keng Kang Hotel Deals

Anik Palace Hotel

Anik Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
House No. 14, Street 278, Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang I, Phnom Penh
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$62 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (250 reviews)
"Amazing value for this quality hotel. Fabulous breakfast with great coffee. Staff all wonderful. Rooftop pool and bar are amazing. We stayed twice ( came back after our trip around Cambodia) and would highly recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Anik Palace Hotel
Baitong Hotel & Resort

Baitong Hotel & Resort

4 out of 5
#210 Street 282, BKK1, Phnom Penh
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$72 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
"What a gorgeous oasis in a great district of Phnom Pehn. From arrival and all through our 5 day stay staff throughout the facility were amazing. Always helpful, friendly and professional. The three pools, rooftop dining/bar and in-house spa are perfect for a relaxing escape. The deluxe garden room ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Baitong Hotel & Resort
Novotel Phnom Penh Bkk 1

Novotel Phnom Penh Bkk 1

4 out of 5
Street 51 Corner Street 294 Boeung Keng, Kang 1, Phnom Penh
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$83 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$93 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Royal Palace and NagaWorld Casino are ...
7.8/10 Good! (11 reviews)
I RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL FOR SURE!
"WONDERFUL HOTEL We are travelling all over SE Asia & this hotel has been one of the best! Lovely entrance, efficient/friendly staff & great bar at top (restaurant looked super but we didn’t go to). I loved the pool (hubby liked gym). V quiet; hammock was relaxing. It rained but part of the pool/rest ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Novotel Phnom Penh Bkk 1
Phnom Penh 51 Hotel & Residences

Phnom Penh 51 Hotel & Residences

4 out of 5
No. 17, Rue Pasteur (51), Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh
$46 nightly
The price is $51 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$51 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (277 reviews)
"It just was a great property"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Phnom Penh 51 Hotel & Residences
The View Serviced Residence

The View Serviced Residence

3.5 out of 5
#20, ST. 370, BOEUNG KENG KANG 1, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
$62 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$70 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions NagaWorld Casino and Royal Palace are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
Spacious and clean!
"This place is great! Very clean and pretty much brand new. The rooms are spacious and clean. Free breakfast is great and has a nice view. Definitely recommended."

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2019

The View Serviced Residence
CHECK inn Phnom Penh BKK 1

CHECK inn Phnom Penh BKK 1

3 out of 5
#1, Street 282, BKKI, Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh
$34 nightly
The price is $39 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$39 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Phnom Penh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
Check out Check Inn
"The hotel is at a great location. Walking distance to cafés, bars and restaurants. The staff are super polite and helpful. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean. The pool area could have used a bit of a clean up though. And the wi-fi wasn’t functioning most of the time. But luckily I was ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

CHECK inn Phnom Penh BKK 1
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Other neighborhoods around Boeung Keng Kang

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Chamkar Mon

4/5(180 area reviews)

Southernmost in central Phnom Penh, Chamkar Mon boasts attractions like Naga World, Russian Market, and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. International schools like Canadian International School and iCan British International School are also present.

Chamkar Mon
Market display of fresh garlic in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, showcasing vibrant local produce and culinary staples

Sangkat Tonle Bassac

If you're spending some time in Sangkat Tonle Bassac, AEON Mall and NagaWorld Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Sangkat Tonle Bassac
The Killing Fields Memorial is located outside of the Phnom Penh the capital of Cambodia.

This site marks just one of hundreds of sites across the country where mass genocide of follow Cambodians took place during their civil war.

The structure in the picture, houses the skeletal remains of thousands of people killed at this location.

The area is a reminder of how cruel mankind can be to each other.  It is also a place to learn how kindness and compassion can be a gift we give to each other daily.

Prampir Makara

Prampir Makara is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Orussey Market and Olympic Stadium.

Prampir Makara
Central Market showing markets and flowers as well as an individual femail

Phnom Penh City Centre

4/5(380 area reviews)

Phnom Penh City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for is lively bars, interesting museums, and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Central Market or Orussey Market while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Phnom Penh City Centre
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Sangkat Veal Vong

If you're spending some time in Sangkat Veal Vong, Olympic Stadium and City Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Sangkat Veal Vong
The Killing Fields Memorial is located outside of the Phnom Penh the capital of Cambodia.

This site marks just one of hundreds of sites across the country where mass genocide of follow Cambodians took place during their civil war.

The structure in the picture, houses the skeletal remains of thousands of people killed at this location.

The area is a reminder of how cruel mankind can be to each other.  It is also a place to learn how kindness and compassion can be a gift we give to each other daily.

Khan 7 Makara

If you're spending some time in Khan 7 Makara, Orussey Market and Olympic Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Khan 7 Makara


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