A Bustling Hub of Local Culture: The Old Market
The Old Market in Phnom Penh offers a rich and authentic shopping experience for those looking to explore local goods and flavors. Known for its wide variety of shops and food vendors, the market provides excellent value with competitive prices that invite a bit of bargaining, adding to the fun of the visit. Shoppers find everything from clothing to home utensils, often at better prices than the city’s shopping malls. The market’s proximity to popular restaurants and the vibrant night market makes it an ideal stop for those wanting to combine dining and shopping adventures. Visitors appreciate the market’s lively atmosphere, even if it can get warm inside, as it remains a central point for experiencing the everyday life and culture of Phnom Penh. Whether you’re after unique souvenirs or traditional Cambodian dishes, The Old Market remains a bustling and worthwhile destination for locals and tourists alike.
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Anyka Sokun
a week agoHonestly this use to be a pretty buzzling market when I was growing up so like over 20 years ago. Since covid and also a big fire, I don't think it ever recovered. The market is really tiny, very small selection of goods and not many food options. You're better taking a 5 minute walk to Kandal Market instead. But they have a pretty good fruit lane right out front that's open until pretty late.
Åse Ingeborg
2 months agoI can't recommend the Old Marked to tourists, sorry, this market is for locals, and I respect that. Still, I don't appreciate being seen as a bag of walking money or as something to so obviously ridicule. One of the fruit stands wanted 20000 riel (5 dollars) for a papaya, I tried to joke and say loy tik tik (a little too much money-?) But they weren't interested in any attempt at a fun little haggle, in fact it had the opposite effect- and now they spoke neither Khmer or English. I liked the flower shops and displays - Now it's seven dollars, haha. Also the stench from sewers is bad. Perhaps the unusually sour mood here was due because it was bucketing down - not a lot of loy going around, but more importantly,be cautious ⚠️ of some light-shy individuals hanging around here- guys on motorcycles with black helmets that will not hesitate to snatch your bag at whatever risk that might entail for you, or them! One light shone, though - was one really nice elderly lady drew me in and sheltered me from the rain. That was extremely kind. She gave me a big plastic bag for my drenched belongings. In fact, she scolded her young son/grandson for not having done so immediately🪷. And so, this lone star 🌟 is for her.
Po Huang
a year agoGood market all around, lots of shops and lots of food to try for sure. The price is good compared to other markets in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Make sure you bargain a little event though the price is cheap, it’s all part of the fun.
Xinger Tho
a year agoWent here today with my cousin Which used to be popular in Cambodia,but now it’s quite quiet. And price of the everything they sell it here are a-bit high The restaurant near this market are quite nice and it’s located next to the night market Which after you eat then you can go to the night market and shopping
Glenn Dalla
a month agoCheaper clothing and home utensils than the shopping mall. Some local food choices and even deserts. But can be hot inside.