I visited Phnom Krom by scooter and drove all the way up the hill until I reached the parking area. Parking costs $0.25, and they give you a small ticket as proof for keeping your scooter safely.
From the parking area, the hilltop has two main sections:
Pagoda Area
A peaceful modern pagoda sits on top of the hill. It’s a good place to rest before heading toward the older temple ruins.
Temple Area (West Side)
To reach the ancient Phnom Krom temple, continue walking west. Most of the temple is currently under renovation, but you can still walk around and explore.

I visited Phnom Krom in November and December, and this is what I recommend:

• Arrive around 5 PM
• Spend 15 minutes visiting the temple
• Then explore the views
• South View – Floating Village & Tonle Sap Lake
• Looking south, you’ll see the floating villages and the wide lake stretching to the horizon.
• West View – Sunset Spot
• The west side is the best place to sit for sunset.

To find a perfect view, you need to walk slightly downhill from the top—slowly and carefully. There are rocks where you can sit safely and enjoy the sunset over the lake.
North View – Siem Reap City

Facing north gives you a full panoramic view of Siem Reap city and the flat rice fields behind it.
Because sunset in this season is around 6 PM, I recommend bringing a flashlight or phone light for walking back up after dark.