Highly recommended, both Battambang My Homestay and Battambang. Many of the positive notes in the earlier feedback on this site still apply. Rooms are comfortable and clean, with a fridge as bonus. Hosts are friendly and knowledgeable. Surroundings, in the form of a residential neighborhood, are friendly and quiet. The location is a bit far from the city center, but I was offered the use of a bike which was a good solution and even allowed me to explore the greater surroundings, such as the Wat Kor village. Compared to the other accommodations during my Cambodian travels, the price was a little steep, but fair considering all that was offered. To me, Battambang My Homestay presents the perfect combination of the comfort level of a midscale hotel and the friendliness of a homestay. As to Battambang: I was very glad to have included it in my travel itinerary. Some inhabitants seemed genuinely happy to see me exploring their city, which was endearing, and others just went about their own business, which I found very refreshing. I found Phare (school and circus) to be awesome. The cooking class including visit to the local market (Nary) was another highlight of all my experiences in Cambodia. Additionally, the city has great little galleries and shops. Finally, for those who are interested, some input on the boat trip from Battambang to Siem Reap, as there currently is a lot of conflicting information... For travelers with a bad back, or other physical discomfort, the trip is not to be recommended, at least not now in the dry season, as many of the travelers first needed to sit in the back of a truck, on very rough paths, for about two hours (I was lucky enough to get an inside seat), and the seating in the boat itself also is not very comfortable. Additionally, considering the relatively high costs and relatively long duration compared to traveling by bus or mini van, you must not regard this as a means of transportation only. But if you look at is as an adventurous day trip, chances are that you'll enjoy it very much. I myself found it to be a very nice way to experience (people and bird) life on the water.…