Chuncheon
Hidden away uphill and down an alley, this secluded guesthouse and cafe is very tranquil, but only has two rooms, each small but cute. There's a garden…
Must-see hotels in Asia
Enshi
This stylish hostel has an atmospheric location in Nü'er Cheng, as well as a nice cafe/bar. Beds are in four- or six-bed dorms, and there are also…
Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
Probably the best low-cost guesthouse in Cha-am, and only a little more expensive than the average. It's attractively designed – each room has its own…
Ngapali Beach
Along with palm-shaded walkways leading past well-tended gardens and ponds, the highlight at this Italian-Myanmar joint venture are the free-standing two…
Port Barton
If Port Barton is too buzzing for you, then this somewhat isolated hostel 2km north of the centre might suit. It consists of a large concrete house and a…
Kovalam
Scented by frangipanis, the sumptuous Leela sprawls across the headland separating Hawa and Samudra beaches. Spacious, smartly designed rooms have…
Yangon
You'll need the thighs of a mountain climber to negotiate the stairs up to the dorms and the upper-level bunks in this appealing, upmarket hostel. A…
Bhaktapur
Tucked away on a narrow road to Potters’ Sq, you might not get views here, but this modern, Newari-style hotel definitely lives up to its name, with…
Maharashtra
The best hotel nearest the train station, this upper midrange, professionally run business hotel is 1.3km from the rails. The modern bathrooms, flat…
Chumphon
At this good-value guesthouse near Chumphon train station even the cheapest rooms are spacious. There are parking spots out front, a comfortable air…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Kakunodate is still a largely agricultural community, and this working farm nestled among rice paddies 3km north of the train station provides an…
Kaohsiung
Two tastefully furnished floors of a 50-year-old building, accommodating up to 6 and 8 respectively, are available for rent. There's a simple kitchen,…
Rajasthan
The rooms at this beautifully renovated haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) are individual, spacious and very atmospheric, with heritage…
Can Tho
With a mere seven suites in a colonial-era building, this super-central riverfront hotel revels in traditional presentation and contemporary elegance. The…
Phuket
With a spectacular setting high on cliffs above northern Hat Nai Thon, this sprawling resort offers stunning sea views from the moment you cross the…
Timor-Leste
Adara, on the western side of Ataúro, is a quiet, palm-tree-fringed area with terrific snorkelling and diving. 'Super' Mario is an engaging local who has…
InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin Hotel
French Concession
The InterContinental has more than 200 rooms in a historic garden estate which includes Building No 1, a 1919 red-brick mansion and former residence of…
The Gobi
This well set-up ger camp is a short walk from the ruins of Tsorjiin Khureenii Khiid, and offers 21 clean gers set against stacked slate formations that…
Ulaanbaatar
A fresh renovation in 2017 has given new life to this hostel, with sparkling, modern rooms, thick mattresses and a Western-style kitchen. Dorm beds are…
Bardia National Park
With a roaring campfire and youthful owners who’ve been working as guides since they were 11, this is one of the more social places in town, and also one…
Ko Lipe
Bang in the middle of Walking St is this alluring boutique hotel crafted from shipping containers, dressed up in natural wood panelling and connected by…
Rishikesh
A contemporary alternative to the usual budget offerings is this slick four-storey hostel that features designer touches throughout. Private rooms are…
Around the Kathmandu Valley
At the temple entrance, this family owned guesthouse has three sunny rooms with firm mattresses (two rooms have an attached bathroom). There's a rooftop…
Ho Chi Minh City
In a District 2 garden location with river views, this French-inspired boutique hotel is one of HCMC's most relaxing places to stay. Very romantic rooms…
Surat Thani
Owned by the same family as Cher Coffee and Treats, this warm, welcoming setup is popular with Western families and is excellent value for money if you're…
Mon State
Sometimes known as 'Golden Valley', the English translation of its Burmese name, the Shwe Taung Gyar is by far the best hotel in Ye. Rooms aren't huge,…
Kuala Lumpur
This good-value option offers small, well-equipped rooms with some fun design touches. Choose from three themes: tampan (handsome) rooms have a masculine…
Munroe Island Backwaters Homestay
Kerala
Hidden away in the backwaters of Munroe Island, 16km north of Kollam, this cheery hammock-strewn homestay is popular with travellers for its low-key…
Nubra Valley
Turtuk Holiday is busy completing proper hotel rooms in the main building; in the meantime, uniformed staff welcome guests to a twinkling garden…
Noboribetsu Onsen
Not many temples look like an office building, but this one does! The entrance is on the ground floor, the temple rooms are on floor two, and the priest's…
Hikkaduwa & Around
This small boutique hotel close to Hikkaduwa lake has lush, glitzy rooms, a beautiful pool and excellent food, though it's not actually on the lake. What…
Ko Samui
A bamboo-lined entrance leads you into this quiet, family-run boutique collection of spacious traditional Thai-style villas that sit against a green…
Assam
This comfortable base is perfectly situated, right by the park gate. Jungle packages (per person ₹9000) cover full board, jeep and elephant-back safaris,…
Ulaanbaatar
This Kempinski-managed venture on the east end of Peace Ave is one of the best-run places in town. Rooms are plush, with a tasteful design and little…
Ulaanbaatar
This hotel's best features are its helpful staff, good quality wi-fi connection and central location just a short walk from Sükhbaatar Sq. Prices include…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Celesta is the suavest of over a dozen hotels in the Raghunathpur area that target travellers in transit (the airport is 15 minutes away by taxi). It…
Fatehpur Sikri
Both the air-con and cheaper rooms at this old-time favourite are fresh and spotless, and all are set around a pleasant, well-kept garden. It has a…
Southeast Luzon
This attractive resort is the best on the east coast with its own private, pristine beach 2km north of Poctoy. Spacious oceanfront rooms and one cottage…
Manila
A shot in the arm for Malate's hopeful revival, Amélie's grey-stone minimalism is the perfect antidote to the sweaty, steamy metropolis. The throwback art…
Sumilon Bluewater Island Resort
Cebu
Located on remote Sumilon Island, Bluewater fringes an idyllic white-sandbar beach and its rooms have Japanese touches, such as sliding screen doors…
