Phnom Penh Night Market

Phnom Penh Night Market — Quick Facts

What is it?

market — A Weekend-Only Riverside Market for Street Food and Crafts

Where?

Phnom Penh , Cambodia

Entry Fee

Free entry

Opening Hours

Friday–Sunday, roughly 5:00 PM – 10:00–11:00 PM

Time Needed

1–2 hours

Best Time

Early evening, before the busiest stretch around sunset

Don't Miss

Eating street food at a riverside table as the Tonle Sap traffic and evening crowds pass by

What to See at Phnom Penh Night Market

The Food Stalls

Grilled meats, noodle soups, fresh fruit, and Khmer snacks fill the food section, with plastic tables and stools set out riverside — an easy, inexpensive way to sample a wide range of Cambodian street food in one stop.

Crafts and Clothing

Stalls selling clothing, handicrafts, and souvenirs make up the rest of the market — generally more tourist-oriented than the Russian Market, but a convenient evening option without the daytime market crowds and heat.

The Riverside Setting

Located directly on Sisowath Quay facing the Tonle Sap, the market benefits from river breeze and passing foot traffic that the city’s indoor markets can’t match — part of an evening stroll along the riverfront as much as a shopping stop.

How to Get to Phnom Penh Night Market

The market runs along the riverfront between Street 106 and 108, in Sangkat Wat Phnom.

On foot: Walkable from most central Phnom Penh hotels along the riverside
Tuk-tuk: A short ride from anywhere in the city centre

Practical Tips

Open weekends only (Friday–Sunday evening) — it’s closed the rest of the week
Bring small bills for food stalls, which are cash-only
Combine with an evening riverside walk past the Royal Palace, a short distance away
Less haggling-heavy than the Russian Market, but bargaining is still expected on crafts and clothing