Old Town, Riverside or Upriver? Choosing a Kampot Base
Compare the numbered Old Town grid, Riverside and upriver Teuk Chhou by the daily routine each location makes easier.
By Kampot Guide editorial
- Kampot stays
- Old Town
- Riverside
- Teuk Chhou
· 3 min read
Choose an area, then check the exact address
Choose the numbered Old Town grid for central streets, Riverside for a riverfront base, or upriver Teuk Chhou if you are comfortable arranging rides into town.
This is a location-choice guide, not a ranking of hotels. Area labels are broad: check the property's address and route to the places you plan to visit. Browse all places to stay in Kampot, or use the map-planning guide to compare routes rather than straight-line distance.
Old Town: stay near the numbered street grid
The Old Town grid suits visitors who want central streets, cafes and restaurants nearby. Some stays make it easy to do parts of the day on foot, but the distance depends on the specific address and where you are going; do not assume every listing is walkable to every stop.
The directory's Old Town stays include Hotel Old Cinema on Street 700 and Kampot Sunny Hotel on Road 718.701, between the Night Market and local market. Check each listing's map pin and route against your own plans.
Riverside: choose the riverfront setting
Riverside is centered on the Kampot River promenade and Street 735. It can put you close to riverfront dining and central streets, but the area label alone does not guarantee a river view, a particular walking distance or the same access from every property.
Compare the Riverside stays, including Rikitikitavi and Pippali Boutique Hotel. Confirm the property's exact position and room details if a river-facing view matters to you.
Upriver: plan for rides into town
Teuk Chhou has riverside places to stay outside the central grid. The farther upriver your address is, the more important it is to plan transport for meals, errands and your return in the evening. Ask the property about available rides and costs instead of assuming a scooter or tuk-tuk will be on hand.
Browse Teuk Chhou stays, which include Les Manguiers and Champa Lodge. Check the map and contact each property about its current transport arrangements before booking.
Match the location to your trip
For a short visit focused on central restaurants and streets, start by comparing Old Town addresses. If the riverfront setting matters most, compare the individual Riverside properties rather than relying on a view implied by the area name. If you prefer a base upriver, budget time and money for getting back into town.
Use the full Kampot stays directory to compare listings and the Kampot map to check their locations. Confirm the exact address, route and transport with the property; an area name is not a travel-time estimate.
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Updated 19 October 2026. Hours, prices and conditions can change. Confirm current details directly before you travel.