Reviews of Activate C3 Hostel
ActivateC3 Hostel, 121001 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery very nice and almost brand new facility. The dormitory has really high standard. Great value for money !
Location a bit far from the main attractions but rather than that everything perfect.
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReally great facilities and the rooms are super clean.
Not a social hostel at all. Staff didn't really socialize that much with guests and the guests were not the friendliest (but the hostel can't do anything about that! :D) not great for solo travelers
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewTotally enjoyed the stay, the pool, cocktails and food. It’s close to the city, rooms are clean. The staff is very friendly and professional. I’ll definitely stay with them again. We wanted to leave a day earlier than planned due to some flight change, they allowed it and refunded the amount too. Thanks for being so kind and for the service. Wish you the best.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful facilities, relaxed vibe, lovely and helpful staff. Great AC in the hostel room and local coffee/food close by. I will be returning.
Nothing bad to say. It is about a 25-30 minute walk if you want to get over the bridge to central Phnom Penh, but can order a cheap Tuktuk if you fancy.
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewclean and relaxing
The location is far from the airport.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRoom clean. Silent place
Room 310, air conditioner not cold enough please fix it
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAll good
Wasn’t allowed for outside food nor fine for eat in
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe room was clean and neat, and the staff was super friendly, day or night. I even bugged the night shift for a charger, and they still welcomed me with a smile when I came in at 2 pm. I'll definitely stay there again.
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel has a nice common area with a pool, pool table, bar etc. that facilitated socialising. They do not seem to be aiming to be a party hostel, which I appreciated. The events coordinator, Rathana, was super friendly and helpful. Overall great vibes and I extended my stay an additional night to match that.
It's nice that the area is quieter and has a different vibe, but it does make it a little slower getting in and out of the main area of the city. The ferry and tuktuks do offer multiple ways to get across the river at least. There was also a slightly off-putting smell in my otherwise spotless room, so some air freshener etc would have been welcome.
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReally affordable hostel. Very comfortable rooms. Drinks at the bar were nice and happy hour all day is a bonus. The pool is clean.
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt is away from city center but the area has a lovely Cambodian village feeling and you can walk along the riverside, it's so lovely and peaceful there.
lighting in room a bit bright and no bedside lamps for reading.
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWas super clean, comfortable beds, new AC, the attention was so good they helped me a lot.
I think it needs more places inside the room and in the bathrooms to hang clothes and the location is a little bit farther from main city