Old Market Area - In the heart of town. Traditional Cambodian market, lots of shops, galleries, restaurants, pubs. 'Pub Street' and 'Pub Street Alley.' Popular tourist area.

Sivatha Blvd. - One of Siem Reap's main roads running north/south through the heart of town and past the Old Market Area. Lots of shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels.

Wat Bo Area - One of the original budget traveler areas, now a mix of budget and mid-range places. Near the center of town but off the main roads so a bit quieter. Restaurants, guesthouses, hotels.

Riverside - The placid Siem Reap River runs north/south through the center of town.

Wat Po Lanka Area - Just north of the Wat Bo area on the north side of Route #6. In the heart of town but still a comparatively undeveloped, quiet area.

Wat Damnak Area - Quiet area on the east side of the river opposite the Old Market area. Off the main roads but within walking distance of the Old Market.

Airport Road Area - Route #6 west of town between the airport and town. Lots of 3 and 4-star hotels. Convenient to the airport. 3-minute tuk-tuk ride into town.

Phsar Leu Area - Phsar Leu is the traditional Cambodian market about 2km east of town on Route #6. It's a 5 minute tuk-tuk ride to town center.

Old French Quarter - The green heart of Siem Reap town. Where many of the old French colonial buildings and the Royal Residence of Siem Reap is located. Bordered by the river, the Old Market, Sivatha and Route #6.

Ta Phul Area - Ta Phul Village and Ta Phul Road west of Sivatha Blvd. A mix of budget and mid-range places off the main roads. Within walking distance of the Old Market area.

Road to Angkor Wat - Angkor Wat is about 5 kilometers north of town. Restaurants and hotels dot the first couple of kilometers of the road from town to the temples. It's about a 5-minute tuk-tuk ride south to the Old Market or a 10-minute ride north to Angkor Wat.