Must-see hotels in Myanmar (Burma)

This intimate gem feels like a cosy Southeast Asia–chic palace. Gleaming teak floorboards, toiletries in potion bottles, tasteful Asian knick-knacks and…

Get away from pretty much everything at this unique beach resort built and designed with locals' assistance and with sustainability foremost in mind,…

One of the most memorable lodging options south of Bagan is in Yengangyaung, some 30 miles north of Magwe. On a breezy hilltop overlooking a peaceful…

This cleverly designed, Italian-owned flashpacker hostel leaves all other budget digs in the dark. The big, comfortable dorms have between four and eight…

This 20-room rural complex on the edge of town is reason enough to stop in Taungoo. The Beauty has a pick-and-mix of rustic, all-wood, bungalow-style…

The main 1960s house of this lovely homestyle inn is set in a tree-shaded yard complete with fairy lights, parasol seating and an old horse cart. Dated if…

One of the best guesthouses in central Myanmar, Salay River View (part of Salay House cafe) is a treat. The main building dates from 1906 and drips old…

A no-brainer for midrange travellers in Mandalay, the high-rise brick Bagan King is ideally situated, with restaurants, cafes, shops and spas all a short…

This very well-organised hostel – part of an expanding chain – has become the go-to place for backpackers in Nyaungshwe. A variety of dorms is on offer,…

An absolute charmer, the Blue Bird is one of the most appealing places to stay in Bagan. Rooms are spacious and airy, featuring contemporary handicrafts…

Still the most efficient, comfortable and traveller-friendly guesthouse in town, the large, Shan-owned Mr Charles operation encompasses everything from…

Around 9 miles south of central Bago, surrounded by lush gardens and fields with a nearby golf course, this beautifully designed property is run by…

Boasting a splendid setting, five of the 15 rooms are inside a 1921 British-era house that was British Military Intelligence HQ after World War II. The…

When it comes to affordable, trendy lodgings in Yangon, there's little competition for Hotel G. The standard 'Good' rooms are snug but strikingly…

Stroll through lush, flower-scented gardens filled with moss-stained statues, dip your toes in the warm and inviting pool, and relax with a cocktail on…

The Sanctum marries a cool, modernist feel with a stylish upgrade of a building that was once a convent. The monastic theme runs throughout, with the…

More intimate than others, Yoma, just north of Lin Tha Village, is an excellent-value boutique place with handsome Burmese-influenced, thatched-roof…

This impressive hostel – one of the best in Myanmar – features smooth concrete walls and a vague industrial design theme. Dorms are fresh and spacious…

Set like a hacienda within private walls, the two-storey buildings surround a lush courtyard garden complete with lotus-filled pond and twisting acacia…

The epitome of colonial luxury, the Governor’s Residence was first built in 1920 as a guesthouse for important nationals of the Kayah ethnic group. The…