Wat Damnak is easily accessed from the town centre: simply cross the bridge in front of the Old Market, and take the second right. You’ll see the outer walls of the wat instantly on your left, and the gate is only 20 metres up, also on your ...
Within less than a minute’s walk of Siem Reap’s Old Market is a quiet little hideaway, a fragrant oasis where you can escape the hustle and the crowds of Siem Reap and take a moment to breathe, relax and get your bearings. More than that, if your curiosity about Angkor goes more than skin deep, then it’s also an essential destination to add to your list, as the library here at Wat Damnak has more books than any other publicly accessible library in Cambodia outside Phnom Penh.
The living Buddhist monastery Wat Damnak is located in Wat Damnak Area in the centre of Siem Reap used to be a royal palace during the reign of King Sisowath. Nowadays Wat Damnak is home to the Centre of Khmer Studies which is an independent institution promoting a greater understanding of Khmer culture. It contains the largest public academic library in Cambodia outside of Phnom Penh. The Library is free of charge and open to everyone from Monday through Saturday. Students, Buddhist monks, tour guides, high school teacher, researches come to the library and read or study in silence.
Pagodas and monks welcome visitors and tourists. Please always remember to not disturb prayer or eating times, women are not allowed to touch monks, bow slightly in the presence of older monks, don’t point soles of feet or fingers towards monks or Buddha statues, sit with feet tucked behind rather than crossed, hats off in the monastery grounds, take off your shoes in the building, speak softly, ask before taking pictures, don’t enter closed buildings without permission, contribute what you can to the donation box.
Wat Damnak is easily accessed from the town centre: simply cross the bridge in front of the Old Market, and take the second right. You’ll see the outer walls of the wat instantly on your left, and the gate is only 20 metres up, also on your left.
Wat Damnak was a royal palace during the reign of King Sisowath, which explains the name, as “dam nak” is Khmer for palace. Today it is a functioning pagoda, and home to a school, two charities and a sewing school for young women. Pagodas are the centre of the primary education system in Cambodia and it is appropriate therefore that both of the NGOs located here are concerned with education. One of them, the Centre for Khmer Studies (CKS), has spent ten years working to reinforce our understanding of Cambodia, and to support the Cambodian higher education system.
As you follow the road through the wat, you’ll notice on your right a pinky-burgundy building with white columns, which is home to the CKS reading room, and directly behind that you’ll find the new library which has been specially designed to store and protect a wealth of knowledge. The groups of young Cambodians earnestly pouring over their books in the outdoor corrals will be a pretty good sign that you’ve arrived in the right place.
The new library building was officially opened in January 2010 at a ceremony led by King Norodom Sihamoni and attended by thousands of young Cambodian schoolchildren who, it is hoped, will benefit from the resources available here.
The library holds books, journals, encyclopaedias, directories, maps, guidebooks and daily national newspapers in English, French and Khmer, and their catalogue now lists more than 11,000 titles. The emphasis is on the social sciences, such as archaeology, sociology, art and economics. Spending a morning there absorbing information from the journals or taking in the scholarly vibe is pretty special. The librarians also speak English, French and Khmer and were trained at the University of California, Berkeley.
Once you’ve had enough of reading, or simply fancy a stroll, the gardens of the wat are quietly beautiful. Filled with aromatic frangipani trees, this is a wonderful spot if you’re up for a little improvement of the mind, or simply a little calming of the soul.
Wat Damnak is easily accessed from the town centre: simply cross the bridge in front of the Old Market, and take the second right. You’ll see the outer walls of the wat instantly on your left, and the gate is only 20 metres up, also on your left.
Open: daily, 06:00 to 18:00, the Library is open Monday to Saturday
Admission: donation
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Siem Reap City Center, Psar Kraoum Road, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Memoire Palace Resort & Spa offers guests relaxing accommodation in Siem Reap with private balcony overlooking the swimming pool and the garden. The resort features free WiFi access, freshwater and saltwater swimming pools and a fitness centre. Complimentary roundtrip airport transfer is available at the property.
Each suite is fitted with wooden flooring, a wardrobe, fruit basket, coffee/tea facilities and bottles of water. En suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
Guests can indulge in spa treatments and make use of a hot tub, sauna and yoga room. Speaking English, French, Chinese and Thai, staff at a 24-hour front desk can assist guests with practical travel information on the area.
A buffet breakfast is served each morning at the property. Guests can dine in at the in-house restaurant, which specialises in international and local cuisine and also offers dairy-free options.
Memoire Palace Resort & Spa is located just 5 minutes from the Siem Reap's city centre, 17 minutes from Siem Reap International Airport and 18 minutes from the Angkor Wat temples.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Siem Reap! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Aleah Road, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Vihara Residence in Siem Reap provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The restaurant serves Cambodian cuisine.
The units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a bath, free toiletries and a desk. The hotel offers some rooms with pool views, and all rooms are fitted with a balcony. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.
A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property.
Guests at Vihara Residence will be able to enjoy activities in and around Siem Reap, like cycling.
Guests can also take advantage of the business centre and newspapers. For any tips on how to get around or what to do in the area, guests can ask at the reception.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include King's Road Angkor, Pub Street and Old Market. Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport is 14 km away.
This is our guests' favourite part of Siem Reap, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Siem Reap! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Acha Sva Road, Street 20, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast Included
Only 800 m from the lively Pub Street, Lynnaya Urban River Resort is a beautifully furnished property located in the heart of Siem Reap. It welcomes guests with an outdoor pool and free WiFi access throughout the property. Free parking is also available. Staff are able to converse in English, Chinese, French, Khmer, Korean and Japanese.
Rooms feature classic Cambodian-style furnishings. Amenities include a flat-screen cable TV, an electric kettle, comfortable seating area and air conditioning. Stylish en suite bathrooms come with a hairdryer, toothbrushes and free toiletries. Slippers are available for your convenience.
Rejuvenate with a soothing spa treatment or traditional massage. Friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist you with laundry services, airport transfers and car/bicycle rentals. Last minute souvenirs can be purchased at the on-site gift shop.
Lynnaya Urban River Resort is 5.9 km away from the famous Angkor Wat – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Royal Residence is just 200 m away while Siem Reap – Angkor International Airport is only 8 km from the resort. The resort offers complimentary pickup services from the airport.
Guests can unwind with a refreshing cocktail or glass of wine at the bar. Palate Restaurant serves up an array of Cambodian cuisines as well as a wide selection of other Asian and international dishes. For your convenience, room service options are available and Union Pay is accepted here.
This is our guests' favourite part of Siem Reap, according to independent reviews.
This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Siem Reap! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Siem Reap! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Group 07, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap Central Area, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Breakfast Included
One of our bestsellers in Siem Reap! Solitaire Damnak Villa Hotel is located just 150 m from the bustling Pub Street and Old Market in Siem Reap. Boasting Khmer hospitality and service, Solitaire Damnak Villa Hotel is boasts an indoor saltwater pool with a terrace and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant.
It is nestled behind the famous Wat Damnak library and 6.9 km from Angkor Wat. Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport is 8 km away.
Adorned with local handicrafts, each air-conditioned suite at Solitaire Damnak Villa Hotel comes with a balcony offering city views and free WiFi. It features a safe, minibar and electric kettle. Offering views of the city, the accommodation also has a private bathroom fitted with a shower and hairdryer.
A tour desk, ticket service, luggage storage and concierge are available at Solitaire Damnak Villa Hotel.
This is our guests' favourite part of Siem Reap, according to independent reviews.
Solo travellers particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a one-person stay.
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Wat Domnak area, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Angkor Wat is 7 km from Central Indochine D'angkor Hotel, while Angkor Trade Centre is 700 m from the property. Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport is 8 km away. The hotel offers complimentary airport pickup services.
All rooms are air conditioning and are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and a desk. An electric kettle and tea/coffee maker are also provided in the rooms. The en suite bathroom offers a hairdryer, toothbrushes and free toiletries. Extras include bathrobes and slippers.
Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour and ticketing services. Union Pay is accepted at the property.
This is our guests' favourite part of Siem Reap, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Siem Reap! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Best Seller!
One of our bestsellers in Siem Reap!
Manjula Villa offers contemporary-style air-conditioned accommodations in Siem Reap. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Located in Siem Reap, Manjula Villa is 600 m from the Angkor Trade Centre, 700 m from the Old Market and 800 m from Pub Street. Angkor Wat is 6.6 km away while Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport is 8 km from the property. The property offers complimentary pickup or drop off services from/to the property.
Each room features a flat-screen cable TV, safe, minibar and an electric kettle. Private bathroom comes with a bath, shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and free toiletries.
Guests have complimentary use of the property's bicycles to explore the surrounding area.
This is our guests' favourite part of Siem Reap, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Siem Reap! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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