The Funky Village Reviews

This was my first trip to Cambodia, and I stayed here for 4 nights. Getting here from the airport, I paid $8 for a bus, then another $1 for a tuk-tuk to reach the property. My return journey was the reverse. Online sources suggest a round-trip bus ticket costs $15. Although this was the cheapest accommodation I could find in Siem Reap, I was pleasantly surprised that noise wasn't an issue, and I slept soundly. Be aware that some showers only have cold water! Also, there's no hairdryer, which can be quite inconvenient for those with long hair. I hand-washed my clothes, but there were many laundry services nearby offering a rate of $1 per kg.

They demanded a $5 deposit that wasn't mentioned anywhere, and to make matters worse, they told us about it in a very rude way. Then there were an excessive number of petty rules posted everywhere, along with constant threats, which made no sense to me. The room was unbearably hot, making it almost impossible to sleep. And to top it all off, the loud party music that continued until the early hours of the morning certainly didn't help.

Expectation/Reality: The rooms and the photos were pretty close, and you will get pretty much what you expect. The bed is a foam top which isn't bad. Security: Generally secure. No safe, and the key is attached to the bracelet, but the location and the space felt secure. Hygiene: Generally good. You may have to ask for fresh towels, but the space itself was clean. Hospitality: Quite good, everyone speaks english and is fairly competent. Social Atmosphere: WARNING this is a party hostel. Music will be playing until mid night, so if you want to sleep early you need very good ear plugs. There's lots of events and lots of people to socialize with, typically they are around 21-22 years old, but there are older and younger, generally a good crowd. The volunteers organizing the events are just OK and doing their job, not the most keen or enthusiastic, but reasonably good enough. Overall: Good value for a private room. Good location to see the touristy sights. BEWARE don't book transport through the hostel. It seems convenient but it not a good experience. You get picked up by a tuk tuk, dropped off outside of town and wait by the side of the road were no one speaks english to get into a jam packed into van with broken AC, and no one speaks english, the van left about an hour behind schedule and when arriving at Phnom Penh, it was a dodgy experience, getting into another van alone to be dropped off into the next hostel. It was an uncomfortable adventure, but I did arrive safe, but if i did it again I would book transport through a provider with more direct responsibility.

Great hostel I really liked it. Polite and friendly staff, guests are the same. Clean rooms, not expensive prices. I recommend to everyone

Not much to say about it for this price ist was great it was only 2€

Not good idk why.

Goood

Decent place, worth for the amount you paid for. I met some nice people and was a good experience.

Since this was low season, I got to stay alone in a 4 bed female room. These private rooms are in the opposite side of the actual hostel so you have to cross the road for the pool, bar and reception amenities. The WiFi does not reach to the other building so I ended up having to bring my laptop and work in the main building under the heat. Also, this is a party hostel so just be aware of the constant loud music from the bar.

Great for solo travellers, very social place and the staff are very friendly. My one and only negative about this place is the fact that in the 10 bed dorm the top bunk did not have curtains. Recommend this place for anyone in Siem Reap

price was great for the night. booked last minutes but no issues

Was very good!! Would definitely recommend

Loud, but it’s a party hostel. For other things it’s very good

The staff behaviour not good