Discover one of Phnom Penh’s most distinctive duplex apartments for rent — a characterful three-bedroom residence occupying the 3rd and 4th floors of a characterful building just steps from the iconic Wat Phnom in the heart of Daun Penh district.
The apartment announces itself with personality from the very first step inside. Original terracotta and cream checkerboard floor tiles set against crisp white walls create an immediately warm yet contemporary atmosphere, while a sculptural black spiral staircase anchors the entire space as its centrepiece. The generous open living area — flooded with natural light through original breeze-block ventilation screens and full-width folding doors — flows directly onto a private balcony with open city views, perfect for morning coffee or evening sundowners.
The kitchen is a highlight in its own right: a polished concrete breakfast bar lined with colourful industrial bar stools, deep green zellige splash tiles and wooden cabinetry combine to give it the feel of a creative urban café. A long solid-timber dining table seats guests comfortably, anchored by eclectic vintage artwork and curated furnishings throughout.
Three bedrooms are spread across the two levels, each with their own character — from rooms with private balcony access and sweeping Phnom Penh skyline views to cosy upper-level retreats with generous storage. Three stylishly tiled bathrooms feature rainfall showers with handcrafted encaustic tilework in rich greens and earthy patterns that echo the building’s charming Indochine soul. A washing machine and refrigerator are included.
A/C and ceiling fans throughout ensure year-round comfort, while natural cross-ventilation keeps the home feeling fresh and airy.
Vattanac Tower, Exchange Square and Lycée Français René Descartes are all within easy walking distance, with the riverside, Central Market and Old Market just minutes away. Car and moto parking is available one block from the building.
This is a rare duplex apartment for rent in Daun Penh that truly can’t be replicated.
Property ID: DP1.A1
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Daun Penh & Riverside: Phnom Penh’s art scene meets its next property boom
A personal reflection on the district’s shifting identity — from gallery row to market stalls, $5 massages to 5-star hotels.
Street 172 still wears its old skin: $3 massage parlours and bars filled with weathered faces under greying hair, a holdover from a Phnom Penh that’s slowly fading.
But round the corner, Street 178 is quietly becoming the city’s most promising art gallery district — with the Royal University of Fine Arts and the National Museum of Cambodia both within walking distance, the creative pedigree is already built in.
Friends Café has planted its flag here, and the historic Mansion House sits waiting for its next chapter. With the Hyatt now welcoming Phnom Penh’s jet-set crowd, this pocket of Daun Penh may be on the verge of a full designer-district transformation.
Even the shophouses along 172 tell the story — noticeably better preserved than in most of the city, a quiet signal that this could be Daun Penh and Riverside’s next rising star.
The surrounding streets still lean heavily on hostess bars, each competing for a shrinking share of tourist and expat spend. As land values climb and rents follow, every vendor on this strip will feel the pressure to justify their square metre.
Then there’s Phsar Kandal — and the open block once occupied by Prey Sar prison — which raises the obvious question: what comes next? The land immediately west of the pagoda is shaping up to be a developer’s dream.
With both sites sitting so close to the Riverside strip and the well-known 136 and 178 “sweet spots,” there’s a real possibility something special is brewing here — a district waiting for Phnom Penh’s next wave of architects and artists to claim it.
