Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse
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Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse
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Surrounded by tropical gardens, Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse in Wat Bo is just 3 minutes' walk from the Siem Reap River and Royal Residence. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Simply furnished, the air-conditioned rooms come in different sizes to cater to solo travellers, couples and groups. All features a private bathroom with a bathtub. Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse is a 5 minutes' drive from the popular Old Market and Pub Street. It is a 10-minute drive from the famous Angkor Wat and a 15-minute drive from Siem Reap International Airport. Local staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tour arrangements, ticketing and concierge services. Guests can also request for a relaxing massage, or rent a bicycle to explore the surrounding area. Tuk Tuk drivers are well-equipped with local knowledge and tuk tuk services are available at additional charges. Focusing on Responsible Tourism, the in-house bamboo restaurant serves Asian and Western dishes with ingredients that have been locally-sourced from the market. Cocktails and snacks can be enjoyed at the Garden Bar.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved
Alicia
Spain“The place is well located, you xan easily go to the center walking or by tuktuk (2 dolars). The room was clean and everything was very well organized and explained. Staff was friendly and useful. Swimming pool is great to cool down at night. All...”
Henrietta
United Kingdom“Lovely smiley staff. Fantastic food! Nice pool and pool area. Great location”
Dorothy
Australia“Great commitment to sustainability. Staff helpful, good vibe.”
Sarah
Canada“Great staff....super helpful in organizing tours at fair prices. Kids (and adults) loved the pool for mid day cooldown. Also good play area for the youngest kid.”- Anna
Poland“A very enjoyable stay, peaceful gesthouse, with a restaurant serving delicious meals.Lovely pool giving a cool down after a day's sightseeing. Highly recommend” - Andrea Australia“staff were incredibly helpful and kind, cafe was delicious and affordable, pool was lovely, beds with comfortable, great location, easy to book last minute tours, many services offered, very eco-conscious”
- David United Kingdom“Fantastic food! Lovely staff. I had a major issue where i had left something at my last hotel … they helped above and beyond!”
Helena
Sweden“Very friendly and helpful personal who helped organise guided tour to the temples including booking tuktuk to and fro. The guide Bandol (sorry for the spelling) was really great and so were the tuktuk - and taxi-drivers. About expectations:...”
Nadine
Switzerland“Very nice pool and very good restaurant; verz early checkin possible after we took the night bus. Also very good staff that helped us organize our visit to the temples on a very short notice.”- Ulla
Norway“«Tour book» , very informative. Easy to book tours. Restaurant on site and lovly swimmingpool,”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by The Babel Team
Company review score: 9.5Based on 860 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
Babel Guesthouse is run with an active focus on Responsible Tourism. We constantly seek to provide benefits from the tourism industry to the local community in Siem Reap, and we are doing our best to cause as little damage as possible to the area in which we operate. We only hire local staff, drivers and guides.We sponsor all our staff and some of our Tuk Tuk drivers with higher education. They all receive plenty of training, good working conditions, fair salaries and flexible working hours to enable the staff to continue their education. We buy our food for the restaurant at the local market, and we support good projects in town that actively focus on Responsible Tourism.
We at Babel Guesthouse are looking forward to give you memories for life!
Property information
Babel Guesthouse is an eco-friendly guesthouse in the heart of Siem Reap. We have been open for more than 10 years welcoming guests from all over the world. We have now taken our environmental initiatives a step further and are proud to present our newly opened Eco-shop and refill station here at Babel. Enjoy plastic free shopping by bringing your empty containers and fill up your travel necessities like shampoo, conditioner and mosquito repellent. We also have a range of locally made sustainable products.
Norwegian owned and managed, located in the charming Wat-Bo area of Siem Reap, only 15 minutes away from the majestic temples of Angkor Wat. The wonderful staff at Babel Guesthouse possess great local knowledge that we are more than happy to share with you to make your stay in Siem Reap memorable.
Our local drivers and guides have worked for Babel Guesthouse for many years, and we can assure you they will be there for you, wherever you would like to go and whatever you would like to do during your stay at Babel.
Neighbourhood information
Babel Guesthouse is situated in a charming little street, away from the noisy city center. In the neighborhood you can find mini-marts, coffee shops, local restaurants and even a craft beer pub. It is a very nice walk along the riverside from Babel to town. You could also choose to walk the other way, and within 5 minutes you are in the charming coutryside.
We also have a local pagoda within walking distance from Babel, where you can receive a blessing from the monks.
You can also always choose to take a Tuk Tuk anywhere. We have 14 lovely Tuk Tuk drivers here at Babel. They are more than happy to be at your service anytime, and they possess great great local knowledge that we are more than happy to share with you to make your stay in Siem Reap memorable.
Languages spoken
Danish,English,Spanish,Khmer,Norwegian,SwedishProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineCambodian • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Local • Asian • International • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
Facilities of Babel Siem Reap GuesthouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Bar
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
View
View
- City view
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Garden
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
Living Area
Living Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingNo parking available.
Parking
Reception services
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
Entertainment and family services
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
General
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Car hire
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!- Open all year
- All ages welcome
Wellness
Wellness
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
- Danish
- English
- Spanish
- Khmer
- Norwegian
- Swedish
House rulesBabel Siem Reap Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
