3 reviewed party hostels · from €5.05/night · Hostelworld rated
Sihanoukville’s nightlife clings to a thin strip of sand called Serendipity Beach. By day, it’s a place to nurse a hangover with cheap Angkor drafts at beachfront shacks. By 9 p.m., the same stretch transforms: reggae bars spill onto the sand, fire dancers twirl between tables, and the bass from Club Love rattles the palm trees. The hostel scene is just as no-frills: dorms start at $4, and most places are within a five-minute walk of the water.
Sky Bar sits on the roof of a half-built hotel, offering ocean views and $3 cocktails that taste stronger than they should. Downstairs, backpackers cram into Big Easy for live music and pool tournaments that often turn into impromptu dance parties. If you’re here on a Friday, the hostel pub crawl hits both spots before moving onto Club Love, where entry is free before midnight.
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Perfectly located party hostel, right in the heart of the city centre and the main party area in Sihanoukville. Huge communal area and amazing pool are great social spots where guests like to hang out and play fun drinking games. The friendly staff is always happy to share useful touristic tips and book boat trips and tours for the guests.
Beautiful social hostel, with amazing tropical vibes and plenty of outdoor communal areas where you can hang out. The hostel is a great choice for real adventurists, has its own private beach, restaurant and a vibrant bar always crowded with people. There are lots of fun activities organized like BBQs, hiking, snorkelling, fishing, happy hours, pizza nights, etc
With multiple activities to enjoy, Lactus - The Hidden Treehouse is an amazing hoste with a good atmosphere where every guest can reconnect to their tru selves in a place full of harmony.
Organised nights out with a local guide
A weekly event organised by hostels along Serendipity Beach. The crawl starts at 9 p.m. and hits four bars, including Big Easy and Club Love. Entry is free, and each stop includes a free shot or drink deal. The crawl ends at Club Love, where entry is free before midnight. Expect a mix of backpackers and a rowdy but friendly atmosphere.
How Sihanoukville's nightlife zones break down
The heart of Sihanoukville’s backpacker scene, Serendipity Beach is a thin strip of sand lined with bars, hostels, and beachfront shacks. By day, it’s all about cheap massages and $1 beers. By night, fire dancers and reggae bars take over. Most hostels are within a five-minute walk of the water, and the pier for island boat trips is at the southern end.
A 10-minute tuk-tuk ride from Serendipity, Otres Beach is quieter and cleaner, with a laid-back vibe. The beach is wider, the water clearer, and the bars are more spaced out. It’s the place to go if you want to escape the party scene but still have a few cold beers by the sea. Hostels here are cheaper, but nightlife is limited to beach bonfires and reggae bars.
The city centre is where you’ll find markets, bus stations, and local eateries. It’s not as pretty as the beaches, but it’s where you’ll go to catch a bus or stock up on snacks. The Golden Lion Roundabout is the main landmark, and the night market near Psar Leu is worth a visit for cheap street food. Don’t expect nightlife: most bars close by 10 p.m.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
Perched on the roof of a half-finished hotel, Sky Bar gives you ocean views and $3 cocktails during happy hour (5–7 p.m.). The crowd is a mix of backpackers and expats, and the music leans toward tropical house. It’s busiest on Fridays when the pub crawl stops by. Expect a steep climb up six flights of stairs: no lift.
This is the place for live music and pool tables. The vibe is rowdy but friendly, with backpackers challenging each other to games that often end in shots. Happy hour runs from 5–8 p.m., and the kitchen serves decent burgers for $4. By 11 p.m., the dance floor fills up with a mix of reggae and EDM.
The only proper club in Sihanoukville, Club Love packs in backpackers with cheap drinks and a sound system that shakes the palm trees. Entry is free before midnight, and drinks start at $2. The music is a mix of EDM and hip-hop, and the crowd spills onto the beach when the dance floor gets too sweaty.
A no-frills spot with $1 Angkor drafts and a crowd that’s equal parts locals and backpackers. The bar has a pool table and a small stage for live bands. It’s the kind of place where you’ll end up staying longer than planned, especially if the pub crawl stops here. Open from 4 p.m. until the last customer leaves.
A beachfront bar with fire dancers and reggae nights. The sand underfoot and the thatched roof make it feel like a proper island party. Happy hour runs from 5–7 p.m., and the cocktails are strong for $3. It’s a great spot to start the night before moving onto Club Love or Big Easy.
A small, dimly lit bar with a jukebox and a loyal crowd of expats. The drinks are cheap: $1.50 for a beer: and the owner, a Brit, keeps the place feeling like a local pub. It’s not a party spot, but it’s perfect for a quiet drink or a game of darts. Open from 6 p.m. until midnight.