Top 6 Hotels in Yangon
6 options for great comfort and value
Growing up fast to be one of Southeast Asian’s international hubs, Yangon has been seeing more and more nice hotels being built around its downtown. We have 6 picks for your stay.
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What Hotels in Yangon Are Like
- Majority of 4-star and up are foreign invested and operated, offering decent services and locations easy to get around. Better value than others.
- Local brands are more budget-friendly, 3-star and guesthouses, but devoid of styles and rooms are pretty small, doesn’t hurt for short stay.
- Prices fluctuate dramatically over the seasons, 2-month ahead booking is advised.
- Areas around the Sule Pagoda and Shwedagon Pagoda are better than others. Chinatown is vibrant and interesting but not so great for quiet nights.
Where to Stay in Yangon & 6 Best Hotels
As the biggest city in Myanmar, Yangon can be divided into four major sections: downtown area with the Sule Pagoda in the center, located in the southern part of Yangon; Eastnorthern Yangon where you can find Shwedagon Pagoda and some interesting markets; in the northern part of Yangon, you can find a quieter area around Inya Lake. For travelers in general, the downtown area is apperantly the best place to stay, which also offers the best selection of hotels. Scroll down to learn about the 6 best options.
1. All-Time: Hotel G - Good Location & Services, Chic & Cozy
As a hotel for the first stop in Myanmar, it eases you in with its chic style and professional services. Rooms are modernly-equipped and bigger than most hotels in Yangon. The Sule Pagoda and Bogyoke Aung San Market are within walking distance, easy to get around. Rooms at good prices, plus some special packages such as room upgrades and airport transfer, it's a choice that can never go wrong.
Gatsby's Room of Choice: Greatest Room
Address: No. 5 Alan Pya Pagoda Street, Downtown Yangon, 11182 Yangon, Myanmar
Website: Hotel G Yangon
2. Value: Esperado - Great View, Cozy Room & Ideal Location
Although not exactly right at the center, it only takes 10 minutes of driving from Esperado Lakeview Hotel to the landmark Shwedagon Pagoda. Its location by the Kandawgyi Lake offers awesome view of the lake and Shwedagon Pagoda. Considering the location, service, and prices (starting from USD50 during the high season), we'd say it's a winner of value.
Gatsby's Room of Choice: Premier Room with Lake View
Address:No. 23, Kan Yeik Thar Road, Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township, 11221 Yangon, Myanmar
Website: Esperado Lakeview Hotel
3. Upmarket: Shangri-La - Quiet Nights, Great Food & Leisure
Sule Shangri-La sees the gigantic Sule Pagoda to its south point and rooms on higher floors feature with nice night views of the sparkling Shwedagon Pagoda. 5 on-site dining venues make up for its reputation offering European, Chinese and Burmese cuisines, large portion and good variety. An oasis in the bustling downtown, it offers a relaxing escape at its full-range lounge and spa center. Yangon doesn't have much for deluxe stays and this is absolutely the best bet.
Gatsby's Room of Choice: Horizon Club Room
Address: 223 Sule Road, Yangon downtown, 11181 Yangon, Myanmar
Website: Sule Shangri-La Yangon
4. Budget: Mawtin - Everything You Need at a Low Price
Finding a cheap hotel in downtown Yangon isn't hard at all, but the real task is the experience: you certainly wouldn't want to clash your comfort. Go with Mawtin. This new hotel is close to Chinatown and Sule Pagoda, many restaurants nearby, full-round facilities inside its modestly-sized room, friendly staff who are happy to show you around, plus good breakfast in a restaurant featuring views of Shwedagon Pagoda. A cozy stay at a price of USD40 year-round.
Gatsby's Room of Choice: Superior Room
Address: Lan Thit Street, Downtown Yangon, Yangon downtown, 11111 Yangon, Myanmar
Website: The Hotel Mawtin
5. Romantic: Meliá - Scenic, Quiet, Easy Access & Mild Luxury
Malie Yangon boasts for sweeping views of the city’s skyline dotted by gleaming pagodas and graceful Inya Lake. Linked to Yangon's biggest mall and short drives to major attractions, couples would enjoy its tranquil and scenic setting along with down-to-detail services. Lake View Room is our favorite: higher floors away from noise, ideal for couples deserving some intimacy . 4 restaurant offer Vietnamese, international, and Mediterranean cuisine and special dinner can be arranged at a fair price.
Gatsby's Room of Choice: Lake View Room
Address: 192, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Bahan, 11201 Yangon, Myanmar
Website: Meliá Yangon
6. Family: Mercure - Room for 4, Quiet & Homey, Good Prices
For families, we would suggest Inya Lake for its quieter and natural surrounding and Mercure Kaba Aye can be your home away from home. Its Two-Bedroom Suite Apartment boasts for capacity of 4 persons at a price of less than USD50 per person in two separate bedrooms, dining and seating area are linked to the balcony featuring lovely views, a kitchen set allows you to prepare some simple food for the kids; kid's swimming pool, spa center, babysitting and laundry services are all available.
Gatsby's Room of Choice: Two-Bedroom Suite Apartment
Address: 17, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Township, 11181 Yangon, Myanmar
Website: Mercure Yangon Kaba Aye
Enjoy Your Stay in Yangon
What we always love about staying in Yangon for a couple of nights lies in its lively atmosphere: busy street life, interesting local markets, sublime colonial buildings. Sometimes you don't even need a tour guide to fall in love with this fascinating city. Hopefully our list clears up your mind for hotel choosing. Feel free to talk to us if you need more ideas.
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