Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse – A Favorite for Families in Siem Reap
About the Hotel
Rooms with Purpose
Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms featuring bathtubs or showers. Room options include doubles, twins, triples, and quadruples. Each room includes a wardrobe and features artwork by Tamara Venn to support the Angkor Center for Conservation of Biodiversity. Furniture is locally sourced bamboo and rattan from Siem Reap artisans.
Garden Restaurant Dining
The restaurant serves local Khmer dishes, Western options, and vegan-friendly meals in a tropical garden setting. Breakfast is available from 07:00. The kitchen uses compostable takeaway containers and biodegradable bags. Special menus are offered during Khmer New Year featuring traditional dishes like Somlor Curry and Num Plae Ai.
Temple Tours & Activities
Tuk tuk drivers provide tours to Angkor Wat (15 minutes away), Banteay Srey ($30), and floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake ($20-27). Zip line adventures through jungle canopy and Phare Circus performances featuring Cambodian stories are available. Cooking classes ($32) include market visits and instruction on three Khmer dishes.
Airport & Temple Access
Located 10 km from Siem Reap International Airport (20-minute tuk tuk ride). 15 minutes by tuk tuk to Angkor Wat temple complex. Near Wat Bo Temple (0.5 km) and Artisans Angkor (2 km). Reliable taxi and tuk tuk drivers available for remote temple visits to Preah Vihear ($120) and Koh Ker ($140).
Eco-Conscious Services
Features an eco-shop with plastic-free alternatives and zero-waste refill stations for household products. Provides bamboo straws, refillable soap dispensers, and recycling bins in all rooms. Staff can arrange village tours to local families ($4 for traditional meal) and lotus farm visits. Supports local businesses like Naga Earth and KAMBIO nature.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock