Kompong Thom

guesthouses

At the bus stop, walk away from the main street along the little side side street for a minute, there are two simple but quiet guesthouses in traditional Khmer houses with reasonable prices.

Around the bus stop there are several guesthouses which apparently double as brothels in the evening.

The best place to stay is the Arunras Guesthouse $3 for a single/double room with a fan. It has cable TV including ESPN for English football and is clean with friendly Khmer speaking staff. However it's very popular, particularly with Khmer government officials, and can be full.

More up-market are the Arunras Hotel next door and the favoured by tour groups Stung Sen Garden Hotel. A number of cheap and dirty guesthouses also exist.