Although Mad Monkey does have a location in Kampot Cambodia, the guys and I decided to branch out and try another hostel. We decided on a non-party but social hostel called Monkey Republic.
This hostel is located pretty centrally and very easy to walk to from the bus depot. The staff was super friendly, breakfast was an extra cost but delicious and located onsight. Plus, the cost was very reasonable at approximately $6-7 USD per night. An ideal price on a backpackers budget.
It should also be noted that one of the hotspots to stay for backpackers is called Arcadia Backpackers Kampot. Located on the outskirts of town along the river, Arcadia offers backpackers more than just accomodation. They have a variety of water activities including a waterslide, blog, tubes, rope swing, and so much more.
We were pretty intrigued by this hostel. I mean the waterslide alone sounded fun. Ultimately, We made the decision to use our one day in Kampot as a “chill spot” before the islands.
Plus, Arcadia is located quite far from the main city center. It would require a tuk-tuk to get anywhere in town. It wasn’t something we wanted to hassle.
7 Comments
Francesca
It’s so great to discover new places while you’re travelling. I would love to go to Cambodia and I’ll make sure to visit Kampot!
kelly
Thank you so much for sharing, friends of mine are going to Cambodia next month and I shared your post with them.
Emma
This sounds like a cool 1-night stay – I’d love to visit a pepper farm (for the longest time I’ve wanted to buy a pepper plant, but I know I’d probably not take care of it correctly – that and they’re pretty expensive haha). Thanks for the tips, I’ll keep this open as an option when I head over to Cambodia!
Sarah
I am actually very intrigued to hear about a pepper farm tour. Although I’ve visited quite a few places in India which is known for agricultural farms, I have never come across a pepper one.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
I was pretty impressed and shocked by the details that went into the pepper farming industry. It was eye opening. I really enjoy farm tours. Thanks for reading
Suvarna Arora
I have only been to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh but it looks like a cool place. Pepper farm tour is new for me.
Sarah Camp | In Search of Sarah
I love the idea of visiting the pepper farm. My husband would be all over that! It’s so unique and unlike any other agricultural tour we’ve done. I’ve been wanting to get to Cambodia for a while – we hope to get there in the next couple of years!