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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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.
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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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House #34, St. Monivong. Sangkat Srachock. Khan Daun Penh., Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Kuch Oudom Hotel is a 3-star property, centrally located in Phnom Penh. The property is located a 9-minute walk from Vattanac Capital and a 5-minute walk from Wat Phnom. Tonle Sap River is only a 4-minute walk from the property. Free WiFi is provided.
All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and air conditioning. Guests will also find a telephone, a safe deposit box and a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with free toiletries, bathrobes as well as a hair dryer. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge and a bottled water.
An American breakfast is available each morning at Kuch Oudom Hotel.
The 24-hour front desk offers ticketing services and tour arrangements.
Riverfront Park is 1.3 km from the accommodation while Old Market is a 6-minute drive away. Phnom Penh International Airport is 8 km away.
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No.23, St. 174, sangkat Psa Thmey III, khan Daun Penh,, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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The contemporary Richly Hotel sits in the bustling city of Phnom Penh. The hotel offers non-smoking rooms and a lift. It has a garden for those who enjoy sitting outdoors and an in-house restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.
River Front Park is 900 m from the hotel while the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh is located 700 m. Phnom Penh International Airport is 9 km away.
All rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a safe. Some rooms feature a seating area. Each room has a private bathroom.
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 8.4 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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House No. 2-4-6, St. 136, Sangkat Phsar Kandal I, Khan Daun Penh, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Located along Sisowath Quay, Lux Riverside Hotel offers elegant and comfortable accommodation. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
It is 500 m to Wat Ounaloum and steps away from Riverfront Park. The Royal Palace, Central Market, Chaktomouk Conference Hall 2 and Wat Phnom are all within 1 km away. The nearest airport, Phnom Penh International Airport is 9.9 km from the property. Airport transfers and shuttle services to the city centre are available at additional charges.
Air-conditioned rooms have a seating area furnished with a desk, a personal safe and a flat-screen cable TV. Some units feature a private balcony that open up to views of the city or river. Offering shower facility, the en suite bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements, ticketing services and luggage storage. A business centre is available for use of photocopying/fax services.
The in-house restaurant serves a tasty selection of local and Continental dishes. After-meal drinks can be enjoyed at the bar.
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.
This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Phnom Penh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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79 Sisowath Quay Sundance Riverside, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Sundance Riverside provides accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property in the heart of Phnom Penh, 300 m from Riverfront Park. Among the various facilities are a bar and on-site dining. Wat Phnom is 400 m away and Vattanac Capital is a 10-minute walk from the inn.
The units in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Rooms come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and free toiletries, while some rooms at Sundance Riverside also provide guests with a seating area. The rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk.
An American breakfast is served each morning at the property.
Sundance Riverside offers a sun terrace. You can play darts and billiard at the inn.
The reception can offer helpful tips for getting around the area.
Sisowath Quay is an 11-minute walk from Sundance Riverside. The nearest airport is Phnom Penh International Airport, 9 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.
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Guest Name: Mr. Mazoyer
Country: France
City: Nantes
N.of Person: 2 pax
Travel date: 2026-11-17
Booked: Angkor Stunning Hot Air Balloon
Tour Style: Tour Activities
Duration: 30 Mins
