Sightseeing of the historic Phnom Penh
Historically-rich Phnom Penh’s many landmarks bear testimony to the chronological timeline of the region’s rise and fall. Today, this vibrant city modestly welcomes travellers from around the world to re-discover the enchantment of the past.
5 Minutes
from The Skye Hotel Phnom Penh
Makro
Established in 2017, it is the biggest wholesale center provides a wide range and assortment of products. It is just a walking distance from the hotel.
AEON Mall Sen Sok
One of largest malls in Phnom Penh built by the Japanese giant of the same name in 2018. The shopping mall has a vast variety of retails stores, supermarkets outlets, fast food chains, movie theatres and food courts, local and international branded products etc. It is about 5 minute drives from the hotel or a walking distance (2.5km) from the hotel.
TK Avenue
An open space design mall and it is one of the first high-end malls in the country. The avenue-like structure of the mall allows visitors to shop around in the area or relax and enjoy a calm atmosphere. The mall boasts of several local and international brand outlets, movie theartre, play area, bars, food courts and some greenery. It is less than 10- minute drive from the hotel. It is about 5 minute drives from the hotel.
10 Minutes
from The Skye Hotel Phnom Penh
Eden Garden Mall
One of the finest in the city along with an exclusive open space expanse with plenty of high-end stores, entertainment and dining options to choose from. This is about 10-minute drive from the hotel.
15 Minutes
from The Skye Hotel Phnom Penh
Wat Phnom Penh
The historic Wat Phnom Penh Pagoda is located about 15 -minute drives from the hotel. A must-visit.
Central Market
The “Phsar Thei” or New Market is a 1930’s art deco-covered market; shaded and filled with shops selling all kinds of souvenirs. It is about 15 minute drives from the hotel.
Chrouy Changvar Bridge
Known as Japanese Bridge, this 700-meter bridge over the Tonle Sap River is on the longest in the country. About 50 restaurants are along it specializing in Chinese, Thai and Khmer Food. It is about 10 minute drive from the hotel. It is about 15 minute drives from the hotel.
Old Market (Phsar Chas)
A local market that carries fresh fruits, vegetable, secondhand clothes, hardware and in the late afternoon, food vendors and fruit sellers set up mats along street 13 in preparation for the evening market. The dinner rush hour makes for a confusing potentially photogenic scene. It is about 15 minute drives from the hotel.
Night Market
Next to the Old Market and opened its door in a last few months, the night market offered different local products, handicraft, flower, food etc. It is available every Friday evenings to Sunday evenings and it is just 15-drive away from the hotel.
Midtown Mall
One of the shopping malls that alluring to all visitors with its vast variety of dining options, fast food chain restaurant, retail and convenient stores along with a movie theatre for entertainment. It is less than 15-minute drive from the hotel.
20 Minutes
from The Skye Hotel Phnom Penh
The River Front
A stroll or cyclo ride along the park-lined riverfront is plus-pubs; restaurants, shops and tourist boats line the way. The view of the confluence of the Mekong and the Tonle Sap is geographically unique for spectacular sunrise over the river and sun set on boat trip. It is about 20 minute drives from the hotel.
Royal Palace
Built by King Norodom in 1866 on the bank of the Mekong River, the gleaming yellow walls are the Throne Hall, The Chan Chaya Pavillion, specially made for performances of classic Cambodian Dance; The Napoleon III Pavilion, offered to King Norodom by Queen Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III and the King’s and Queen Residential quarters. It is about 20-minute drive from the hotel. A must visit.
Silver Pagoda
Known as Japanese Bridge, this 700-meter bridge over the Tonle Sap River is on the longest in the country. About 50 restaurants are along it specializing in Chinese, Thai and Khmer Food. It is about 10 minute drive from the hotel. It is about 15 minute drives from the hotel.
Wat Botum (Botum Pagoda)
The former high school, Tuol Svay Prey, was turned into the larges and most notorious torture and interrogation centre known as the S-21 prison by the Khmer Rouge. It is about 40 minute drives from the hotel.
25 Minutes
from The Skye Hotel Phnom Penh
Russian Market
The "Phsar Toul Tom Poung" or Russian Market as known by the tourists offers tourists the opportunity to bargain for a variety of souvenirs. It is about 25 minute drives from the hotel.
Independence Monument
Inaugurated in 1958 to celebrate Cambodia’s independence from foreign rule is now serves as monument to Cambodia’s war dead. It is about 25 -minute drives from the hotel.
40 Minutes
from The Skye Hotel Phnom Penh
Genocidal Museum
The former high school, Tuol Svay Prey, was turned into the larges and most notorious torture and interrogation centre known as the S-21 prison by the Khmer Rouge. It is about 40 minute drives from the hotel.
Killing Field
This memorial stupa located 18 km from Phnom Penh, was erected in1988 to house more than 8,000 skulls of victims brutally executed my Khmer Rouge during the period of 1975-1979. It is about 40 minute drives from the hotel.
1 Hour
from The Skye Hotel Phnom Penh
Koh Dach
Traditional Silk weaving village on a Mekong River Island with a half-day boat trip from the capital. It is about 1 hour drives from the hotel.
Mekong Island
The boat trip to Mekong Island from Phnom Penh Port takes about one hour. The Island has 4 hectares designated to agriculture and is farmed by the locals for their village food. It is also the place where local craftwork such as pottery, silk, woodcarving and paintings are.