Neighborhoods in Phnom Penh

Koh Pich, or Diamond Island, is a 100-hectare island development at the confluence of the Mekong and Bassac rivers. Once marshland, it has been transformed into a modern leisure district with parks, fountains, and entertainment venues that attract Phnom Penh residents every evening.

The Boeung Kak area, once Phnom Penh's most famous backpacker lakeside neighbourhood, has been transformed after controversial land-filling in 2010–2012. Despite the loss of the lake, the remaining community has evolved into a creative neighbourhood with murals, community spaces, and a spirit of resilience.

Sisowath Quay is the 3-kilometre riverside promenade that runs along the western bank of the Tonlé Sap, stretching from the Royal Palace northward past Wat Ounalom. It serves as Phnom Penh's living room — a place where locals jog at dawn, practise tai chi, and gather for the evening promenade.

Expat-dense neighbourhood with cafés, co-working spaces, and Phnom Penh's best international restaurants..

Boeung Keng Kang 1 (BKK1) is Phnom Penh's most cosmopolitan neighbourhood, known for its tree-lined streets, independent cafés, boutique shops, and a thriving expat community. It offers a more polished side of the city while retaining distinctly Cambodian character.

The Phsar Kandal area, centred on the old colonial market district, is a chaotic, colourful neighbourhood of French-era shophouses, narrow lanes, and bustling commerce. It provides an authentic look at Phnom Penh's architectural heritage and daily Cambodian life.