✨ Phnom Penh · Riverside
Set along the Tonle Sap riverfront, the Phnom Penh Night Market is a lively evening gathering place where locals and visitors browse stalls, enjoy street food, and experience the city's nightlife.
The essentials at a glance before you plan your visit.
💡 The market is closed Monday – Thursday. It is an evening event, so stalls only start to open from around 5 PM.
The Phnom Penh Night Market (Khmer: ផ្សាររាត្រី ភ្នំពេញ) is an open-air evening market located on the riverfront along Preah Sisowath Quay, near the junction with Street 106 in central Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, as the sun sets, vendors set up stalls selling clothing, accessories, handicrafts, and souvenirs, while a large food section offers grilled dishes, noodles, and drinks beside the river.
More than a shopping spot, the market reflects everyday urban life in Cambodia's capital — a relaxed place where residents wind down and visitors get a feel for local culture after dark.
📍 Preah Sisowath Quay
🌊 Tonle Sap Riverside
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Phnom Penh's rainy season runs roughly from May to October, when short evening downpours are common. The market is open-air, but showers usually pass quickly and many food stalls have covered seating.
Night markets are a long-standing part of urban life across Cambodia and Southeast Asia. Phnom Penh's riverside night market grew as the city's waterfront — near the confluence of the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers — became a focal point for public life after sunset, where cool river breezes have drawn residents to gather at dusk for generations.
Its signature is the open-air 'mat dining' tradition: the central plaza is laid with woven reed mats, and locals buy food from the stalls, slip off their shoes, and sit cross-legged with family and friends to share a meal — a living echo of rural Khmer communal feasting unique among Southeast Asian night markets.
Far from a tourist-only spectacle, Phsar Reatrey (ផ្សាររាត្រី ភ្នំពេញ) is where everyday Khmer life, handicraft heritage, and the modern city rhythm meet beside the water.
A quick key to the local names you'll see around the market.
Stroll through rows of stalls offering a mix of local and regional goods — look for these quintessential Khmer symbols.
The iconic checkered cotton scarf with centuries of history — worn as a scarf, sun-shade, or all-purpose utility cloth in daily Khmer life.
Handmade silver jewelry and miniature red-ebony carvings inspired by Angkorian sculpture.
Handwoven scarves and silk products from Khmer weavers.
Postcards, magnets, and small keepsakes to remember your trip.
Stalls are grouped roughly by type — clothing and accessories, handicrafts and silver, and souvenirs and gifts, with a dedicated street-food zone along the river.
Haggling is normal and welcome at the market — keep it friendly. Most stalls take cash (USD or KHR); small purchases are easiest in riel or $1/$5 notes. Larger shops may accept card, ABA Pay or QR-code payment, but never assume it — carry some cash.
The food court near the riverbank serves the most authentic Khmer home flavors — here are the dishes worth seeking out by name.
Herbal grilled beef skewers marinated in lemongrass, turmeric, and kaffir lime leaf, charred over charcoal for a distinctly Southeast Asian aroma.
Short silver-pin noodles flash-fried with bean sprouts, chives, and egg, finished with a sweet-chili sauce — a favorite late-night energy boost.
Cambodia's national rice-noodle dish in a fragrant fish-curry broth, topped with fresh herbs and banana blossom.
Clear pork-bone broth simmered for hours, served with thin rice noodles, herbs, and beef or seafood.
Fresh-pressed sugarcane juice with a squeeze of kumquat — sweet with a tangy lift, the classic way to cool off.
Stalls begin to open and the temperature eases after the afternoon heat.
Best atmosphere with full lighting, more vendors, and lively crowds.
The market is an evening event; visiting at noon means little is open.
The market runs along Preah Sisowath Quay on the riverside. Below is how to reach it by each mode of transport, with rough times and costs.
The market stretches along Sisowath Quay and has no single front gate. Ask your driver to drop you where Street 106 or Street 108 meets the riverside road; step onto the promenade and the stalls are in front of you. Ordering your ride back from the same spot is easiest.
The market winds down around 11 PM. Tuk-tuks usually wait near the exits, and ride-hailing apps still work. Keep phones and cameras out of sight while riding and hold bags on the side away from the road — bag-snatching from passing motorbikes does happen in Phnom Penh, and almost always while the vehicle is moving.
Times and fares are rough ranges only — they swing with traffic, time of night and negotiation.
A riverside promenade for evening walks, city views, and open-air dining along the Tonle Sap.
Cambodia's royal compound and nearby temples showcase classic Khmer architecture.
Explore the city center, including markets and streets close to the riverfront.
Before stepping onto the central reed mats to eat, take off your shoes and leave them at the mat's edge — a basic sign of respect for local custom.
Both USD and KHR are accepted. For small purchases use riel or small bills ($1/$5); change is often given in riel.
Along Sisowath Quay, keep phones and bags secure while photographing — occasional snatch theft occurs near the riverside.
Haggling is normal at markets — keep it friendly and good-natured.
A glimpse of the night market, riverside, and street life in Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh Night Market · Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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🗺️ View on Google Maps🧭 Location tip: Phnom Penh Night Market sits at the corner of Preah Sisowath Quay and Street 106, right beside the Tonle Sap river passenger pier.
To help you plan your trip, here is a practical overview of infrastructure and services around the night market and its surrounding area.
Note: As a non-profit guide, we list only categories of nearby facilities and do not recommend specific businesses.
Cambodia uses 220V. Common plugs are two-flat-pin (Type A) or two-round-pin (Type C).
Market stalls mostly take cash (USD or KHR); larger supermarkets and restaurants nearby accept cards or QR payment.
The night market is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. It is closed from Monday to Thursday.
It opens on weekends only — Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Plan your visit around those days, as the site is empty on other evenings.
No, admission to the Phnom Penh Night Market is free. You only pay for the food and goods you buy.
Visitors can find souvenirs, clothing, handicrafts, and a range of local goods.
Yes, it is a relaxed, family-friendly place to experience Phnom Penh's nightlife and market culture.