Wat Ounalom is a wat located on Sisowath Quay in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, near the Royal Palace of Cambodia. As the seat of Cambodia's Mohanikay order, it is the most important wat of Phnom Penh, and the center of Cambodian Buddhism. It was established in 1443 and consists of 44 structures. It was damaged during the Khmer Rouge but has since been restored. The main complex houses a stupa that contains what is believed to be an eyebrow hair of Buddha and an inscription in Pali.
This wat is the headquarters of Cambodian Buddhism. It was founded in 1443 and comprises 44 structures. It received a battering during the Pol Pot era, but today the wat has come back to life. The head of the country’s Buddhist brotherhood lives here, along with a large number of monks.
On the 2nd floor of the main building, to the left of the dais, is a statue of Huot Tat, fourth patriarch of Cambodian Buddhism, who was killed by Pol Pot. The statue, made in 1971 when the patriarch was 80 years old, was thrown in the Mekong by the Khmer Rouge to show that Buddhism was no longer the driving force in Cambodia. It was retrieved after 1979. To the right of the dais is a statue of a former patriarch of the Thummayuth sect, to which the royal family belongs.
Seek out the stairway to the left behind the dais. It leads up to the 3rd floor, where a glass case houses a small marble Buddha of Burmese origin that was broken into pieces by the Khmer Rouge and later reassembled. There are some nice views of the Mekong from up here.
Behind the main building is a stupa containing an eyebrow hair of Buddha with an inscription in Pali (an ancient Indian language) over the entrance.
This pagoda lies in front of the Tonle Sap River. The Royal Palace is also quite close to the wat. The area features a pleasant ambience where tourists can take a stroll. Now this pagoda serves as the headquarters of the Cambodian Buddhism.The Wat Ounalom or the Ounalom Pagoda can be regarded as the most important pagoda in all of Phnom Penh, since it is the headquarters of the Buddhist patriarchate of Phnom Penh and was also the home of the Buddhist Institute and library until 1999. Wat Ounalom was one of the five initial monasteries to be built in Phnom Penh, way back in the year 1422 during the reign of Ponhea Yat. Before 1974, the pagoda housed over 500 Buddhist monks and also the library of the Buddhist Institute which had a collection of over 30,000 titles. The library was unfortunately destroyed with many other buildings during the years of the Khmer Rogue. The Institute is now re-established and was moved to the Sihanouk Boulevard, where it enjoys a much larger area.
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Located in Phnom Penh, 8 km from Aeon Mall, Mekong View Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms and an outdoor swimming pool. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.3 km from Riverfront Park.
All units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and free toiletries. At Mekong View Hotel, every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
At Mekong View Hotel guests are welcome to take advantage of a fitness room.
Vattanac Capital is 3.5 km from the hotel, while Wat Phnom is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Phnom Penh International, 13 km from Mekong View Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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No. 8Eo, Street 118, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Located in the heart of downtown Phnom Penh, Nokor Lucky Apartments is conveniently within a few minutes’ walk to Boeng Kak Lake, Cambodia Railway Station and the famous Central Market. It operates a 24-hour front desk and offers free Wi-Fi access throughout the property.
Offering city views, air-conditioned rooms are furnished with an in-room safe, a cable TV, seating area and a kitchen equipped with a stove and fridge. Bathtub, shower facility and free toiletries are provided in the private bathroom.
The staff at Nokor Lucky Apartments can assist with laundry service, bicycle/car rentals and tour arrangements. Guests can exercise at the fitness center, or enjoy a massage at the spa. Barbecue area and facilities are provided at the rooftop garden.
Nokor Lucky Apartments is just a 5-minute walk to Soriya Supermarket and Soriya Shopping Mall. The well-known Wat Phnom is accessible with a 7-minute Tuk tuk ride, while Phnom Penh International Airport is a 35-minute drive away. Airport transfer can be arranged at a surcharge.
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No. 28, Street 115, Sangkat Boeung Prolit, Prampir Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Conveniently located in the Prampir Makara district of Phnom Penh, City Comfort Hotel Olympic is located a 16-minute walk from Royal Palace Phnom Penh, 11.3 km from Killing Fields - Choeung Ek and 3.1 km from Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property provides ticket service and a tour desk for guests.
Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a hair dryer, guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are equipped with a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at City Comfort Hotel Olympic.
A gym and laundry facilities are available at the accommodation.
Wat Phnom is 2.7 km from City Comfort Hotel Olympic, while Sisowath Quay is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Pochentong Airport, 11.3 km from the hotel.
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#57-58, St. 328, Sangkat Toul Svay Prey II, Khan Chamkar Morn, Phnom Penh, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Leaph Sokhak Hotel offers contemporary-style air-conditioned rooms in Phnom Penh. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, and guests can enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
It is 801 m to the vibrant Olympic Market. Tuol Sleng Prison Museum is 1.1 mi from the property. Independence Monument and the Royal Palace are 1.7 mi from Leaph Sokhak Hotel, while Wat Phnom is 2.5 mi away. The nearest airport is Phnom Penh International Airport, 5.5 mi from Leaph Sokhak Hotel.
Each room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries.
Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements, ticketing and concierge services.
The in-house restaurant serves up a selection of local Khmer cuisine.
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No. 192, Sisowath Quay, Sangkat Chaktomuk, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, only a short walk from Mekong River, Hotel Emion Phnom Penh has an infinity swimming pool with a pool bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. Free Wifi is available throughout the property.
All rooms are equipped with a kitchenette and an en suite bathroom. Sofa is provided in every room along with an electric kettle.
Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental or a à la carte breakfast accompanied by river views at the restaurant or work out at a fitness centre. Kids club is also available.
Popular points of interest near Hotel Emion Phnom Penh include Chaktomouk Hall, Royal Palace Phnom Penh and Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center. Phnom Penh International Airport is a 50-minute drive from the property.
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No.78-80, Street 174, Doun Penh district, Khan Daun penh,, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Saralin Hotel is situated in the Doun Penh district in Phnom Penh, 3.4 km from Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms feature a balcony where guests can relax. Every room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Saralin Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property.
You will find a 24-hour front desk and hairdresser's at the property.
Killing Fields - Choeung Ek is 4.2 km from Saralin Hotel, while Aeon Mall is 3.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Phnom Penh International Airport, 7 km from the property.
Daun Penh is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, museums and local food.
This is our guests' favourite part of Phnom Penh, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Phnom Penh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Guest Name: Miss. MARIN MARUNAKA
Country: Japan
City: TOKYO
N.of Person: 2 pax
Travel date: 2025-08-19
Booked: Phnom Penh Small-Group Secrets Tour
Tour Style: Day Trip Tours
Duration: Full Day
