Full of character and charm, this spacious 110m² colonial apartment is available for rent in Chaktomuk, Daun Penh — just moments from the Royal Palace and the heart of Phnom Penh’s riverside district. With original patterned tile floors, high ceilings, and timber-framed French doors, the apartment blends old-world colonial elegance with the comfort of a fully furnished, ready-to-move-in home.
The bright living room features a comfortable sectional sofa, TV setup, and tall shuttered doors that open toward a private balcony overlooking mature garden greenery — a peaceful outdoor spot to relax with a coffee. The adjoining kitchen is well-equipped with cabinetry, a gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, and washing machine, plus a water dispenser for clean drinking water. A separate dining-style entry hall with a handsome wooden cabinet adds further colonial character throughout the home.
Both bedrooms are generously sized and quietly located, one featuring a striking curved bay window with tiled columns — a distinctive architectural touch rarely found in modern builds. Each bathroom is clean, fully tiled, and fitted with a hot water shower system.
Key features:
- 110m² of living space across 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- Beautiful colonial-style architecture with original tiled flooring
- Fully furnished and ready to move in
- Private balcony with garden views
- Well-equipped kitchen with refrigerator, washing machine, and water dispenser
- Free WiFi, weekly cleaning, and free water supply
- On-site parking available
- Flexible lease terms: monthly or long-term 1-year options welcome
Rental Price: $550/month (1 month advance + 1 month deposit required)
Location: Chaktomuk, Daun Penh — within easy walking distance of the Royal Palace, riverside restaurants, cafés, and central Phnom Penh’s best attractions.
Ideal for expats or professionals wanting a characterful, central home with genuine colonial charm.
Property ID: DP5.I1
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Daun Penh: the real downtown
Day and night Riverside is busy. It is probably the real downtown Phnom Penh where the oldest parts of the city are located.
I am referring to Wat Phnom, Phsar Chas, Phsar Kandal, Chey Chumneas and Chaktomuk and the Royal Palace and National Museum of course!
Preah Sisowath (honoring King Sisowath 1904 to 1927 reign) is the avenue / boulevard running along the riverfront.
It starts at the Buddhist Institute near Sothearos Boulevard. Then continues north to the Japanese Bridge where it becomes National Road 6 leading north to Battambang.
Generations of days gone by have left their footprints from Angkor kings to French colonists to UN troops.
Riverside witnesses the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers and where the Water Festival is best viewed each November.
It is always stunning, especially at sun up and sundown.
In Riverside, there is a wide selection of restaurants, wellbeing services, hotels, shops and bars aimed at tourists.
Among the restaurants, you will find good selections – German, Italian, French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian.
A personal reflection on Riverside
Street 172 is punctuated with $3 massage joints and bars occupied by grey faces framed with light grey hair.
Yet, just around the corner, Street 178 is now arguably the rising art gallery district of Phnom Penh with the University of Fine Arts a stone’s throw away.
This is the dichotomy of Riverside and the attraction of opposites that makes it such an interesting place!
Friends Café has made a bold statement and the Mansion House seems to be waiting for reincarnation.
Now the Hyatt has opened its doors to the Jet set, it may well be a different designer-schmick precinct to what is currently now.
