--- title: "Phnom Penh" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Phnom Penh." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/phnom-penh" locale: "en" --- # Phnom Penh Primary place hint: Phnom Penh ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [Cambodia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/cambodia) > [Phnom Penh](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/phnom-penh) ## Hotel Guides No direct source links for this section. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/cambodia/phnom-penh) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major professionally edited travel guide site covering destinations, planning advice, articles, and guidebooks. Their Phnom Penh destination guide gives travelers a broad, useful introduction to palaces, riverside markets, nightlife, temples, cuisine, and culture. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/cambodia-travel-tips/phnom-penh/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel planning site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical independent travel. Their Phnom Penh budget guide is practical for independent travelers, covering things to do, costs, ways to save, transportation, accommodation, and core planning basics. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/what-to-do-in-phnom-penh/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, practical advice, and trip inspiration. Their Phnom Penh guide is useful for general trip planning, pairing things to do with suggestions for where to stay, eat, and drink. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/phnom-penh-itinerary/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site for backpackers, digital nomads, and independent travelers. Their 2026 Phnom Penh itinerary offers a practical framework for planning the city across different budgets. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/one-day-in-phnom-penh-what-to-do-where-to-stay/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob focused on planning, budgeting, food, and destination guides. Their one-day Phnom Penh article is a helpful short-stay guide, combining what to do with where to stay, where to eat, and a look at local life. - [Along Dusty Roads](https://www.alongdustyroads.com/posts/phnom-penh-airport-to-city) (alongdustyroads.com) Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily, focused on selective, photography-led destination guidance. Their Phnom Penh airport transport guide is a practical arrival resource, comparing tuk-tuk, public bus, airport taxi, and train options into the city. - [24 Hours Layover](https://24hourslayover.com/24-hours-in-phnom-penh/) (24hourslayover.com) 24 Hours Layover is a travel blog focused on short itineraries, stopovers, solo travel, and family travel. Their 24-hour Phnom Penh itinerary gives short-stay visitors a clear route through key sights, including the Royal Palace and Choeung Ek Killing Fields. - [Migrationology](https://migrationology.com/9-survival-tactics-for-phnom-penh/) (migrationology.com) Migrationology is a food travel blog by Mark Wiens focused on food-led travel and city food guides. His Phnom Penh survival-tactics article brings a practical, food-aware perspective to local life, entertainment, humor, and people in the city. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/getting-off-the-beaten-path-in-phnom-penh-cambodia/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations and remote-work travel. Their Phnom Penh article is useful for travelers seeking a less standard city perspective, drawing on contributor insight connected to life in the city. - [The World Travel Guy](https://theworldtravelguy.com/phnom-penh-royal-palace-silver-pagoda-in-phnom-penh-cambodia/) (theworldtravelguy.com) The World Travel Guy is a travel blog focused on practical landmark, adventure, and scenic destination guides. Their Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda guide is a helpful landmark-focused resource, covering the riverfront setting along with palace, shrine, and stupa features. ## Travel Videos - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGEmq-vO03U) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, focused on destination videos and travel guides. This guide video highlights eight things to do in and around Phnom Penh, making it a helpful two- to three-day planning resource across cultural, historical, food, cruise, and tour-related options. - [Joel and Emilia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnWw75vDH-0) (youtube.com) Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel by Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie documenting their travels together. This travel video covers 24 hours in Phnom Penh, balancing major historical sites such as S21 Prison and the Killing Fields with additional city activities. - [Away Together w/ Nik and Allie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQTAjQbauew) (youtube.com) Away Together w/ Nik and Allie is a YouTube travel channel by U.S.-based couple Nik and Allie. This Cambodia travel vlog follows a 2022 visit to Phnom Penh, using city walking, travel-vlog context, and discussion of Cambodia's history to frame the capital thoughtfully. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE4IbY2KzK8) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, focused on travel and food. This travel video explores Phnom Penh through local markets, Cambodian street food, Khmer noodles, and a short hostel-based vlog sequence, giving food-focused context to the city.