Siem Reap · Cambodia
White Rabbit Hostel Siem Reap
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Got a really bad bed bug bites on both my arms I had to take meds! Also the washrooms had no toilet paper most of the time. Also when I arrived I told the guy at the front I wanted to stay an extra night & when I doubled check with him the day before my checkout he insisted that my check out is the day I asked him not the next day and that I arrived the day before I checked in. I arrived on the 7th from Bangkok and he kept insisting that I checked in on the 6th when I had proof of everything
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Possible Booking.com
Das Badezimmer könnte sauberer sein und ich hatte Bettwanzen!!
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Vibe Analysis
The pool courtyard is the main event at White Rabbit Hostel Siem Reap: art walls, neon lights, bar tables, a big pool, and a bar/restaurant give it a loud, social backpacker center of gravity. It works best for travelers who want cheap beds, easy drinking energy, and a place where the night can slide from poolside chat into a pub crawl. The location is practical, roughly 10 to 15 minutes on foot from Pub Street, the old market, and night market areas, with food spots, bakeries, shops, and local restaurants nearby. The hostel can also be useful as a launch pad for Angkor sunrise tours, onward bus help, scooter rental, and short Siem Reap logistics. Dorm beds may have curtains, AC, lights, and small lockers or safes, though the setup varies. Staff can be friendly and helpful, and the place has a young, party-first rhythm rather than a polished hotel feel. Come for the social charge, the courtyard, and the price; do not come expecting quiet, tidy minimalism, or boutique-level rooms.
Signals to check
- Music from the bar and pool area can be loud until late, sometimes reaching the dorms and private rooms.
- Cleanliness is inconsistent, especially in bathrooms, floors, bedding, pool furniture, and shared areas.
- Mosquitoes, bugs, roaches, ants, rats, and damp smells appear as recurring problems, especially around rooms and bathrooms.
- Dorm locks, key cards, lockers, luggage storage, and private room doors may be unreliable, so valuables need extra care.
- Private rooms can be small, dark, basic, or container-style, and may not match polished photos.
- WiFi may be weak in rooms, towels may require extra deposit or rental, and checkout bills or transport/scooter charges deserve a careful look.