Brick temple at Sambor Prei Kuk, Kampong Thom, Cambodia
Pre-Angkorian country

Homestays in Kampong Thom

Temples older than Angkor, and a village supper afterwards.

In short

Kampong Thom's homestays are in the villages around Sambor Prei Kuk, the UNESCO-listed brick temples of the seventh-century capital Ishanapura. Staying overnight means seeing the forest temples early and late, without the day-trip crowd.

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September 2026 - community tourism listings

Photo: Pierre André, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

At a glance

The short version

Stay
With a family, arranged through the community
Rooms
Simple - mattress, mosquito net, shared bathroom
Pay
Cash, in US dollars or riel
Rates
Set by the community, confirmed on enquiry

Questions travellers ask

Do I need to speak Khmer?
No. Community schemes have an English-speaking contact, and hosts are used to guests.
What should I bring?
Cash in small notes, a torch, repellent, modest clothes and a small gift if you like - fruit or school supplies, not sweets.
Can you book it for me?
Yes. Tell us your dates and we arrange the stay, the transport and a guide.
1 homestay

Where to stay with a family

Tell us your dates and we will confirm availability and rates at whichever suits you.

UNESCO temple forest

Sambor Prei Kuk Homestay

Village families beside Sambor Prei Kuk host guests a short walk or ride from the temples of Ishanapura, the seventh-century capital listed by UNESCO in 2017. Staying the night means the brick sanctuaries in the forest at dawn and dusk, when the day-trippers from Siem Reap have gone.

Province
Kampong Thom
Getting there
North of Kampong Thom town; about two and a half hours from Siem Reap
Rooms
Family house, mattress and mosquito net, shared bathroom
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