Must-see hotels in Nyaungshwe

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,…

A charming compound of 12 wooden bungalows and villas with thatched roofs, all positioned around a peaceful organic garden. The bungalows aren't huge –…

Nyaungshwe's original hostel remains an excellent choice. Artfully designed, with a large roof terrace and big communal area, it has no private rooms,…

Behind the restaurant of the same name are 21 duplex bungalows elevated over the water. Rooms are smart and light, with lots of windows and huge balconies…

One of the new crop of hostels springing up in Nyaungshwe, the Baobabed tempts with a rooftop bar complete with Jacuzzi. The six- and eight-bed dorms are…

Compact but comfortable and modern rooms set around and above a plant-filled garden at this family-run guesthouse. There are communal balconies, as well…

An impressive midrange option with big, wood-floored rooms that come with TV, fridge, safety box and comfy beds. Bathrooms are a little plain, but it's…

The 12-bed dorm here is one of the best in Nyaungshwe: huge with comfy beds, lockers and a bathroom inside. Private rooms are spread over two floors in a…

An expansive house looked after by friendly owners, its 13 rooms, attractively decked out with blonde-wood panelling, are reminiscent of a ski lodge. All…

The seven fan-only rooms here go quick, but the more expensive rooms with air-con and small balconies are almost as good a deal, featuring high ceilings…

The Paradise is a pretty good midrange choice offering a peaceful location and vibe. Rooms are spread over two blocks and are modern and well equipped…

Under renovation at research time, this long-standing, family-run place offers a variety of rooms. The best are spacious, nicely decorated and come with…

There's nothing very distinctive about this white block of a hotel in the centre of Nyaungshwe. But the refurbished rooms are big, comfortable and well…

A hotel of two halves: cheap and small bamboo-walled rooms on one side; much nicer, brighter and well-equipped rooms, with wood floors and balconies…

Located near Mine Li Canal, a brief walk south from the town centre, this place combines simple and plain wooden bungalows and rooms. All are located…

Teakwood Hotel offers a mix of old-fashioned, fan-only cheapies and more expensive and comfortable, but still dated, air-con rooms and bungalows in a…

The more expensive rooms in this optimistically named hotel are attractively decorated with murals and cultural artefacts, while the cheaper rooms feel a…

The cheapest rooms at this family-run place are bamboo-walled and fan-only; the air-con ones are a big step up with comfy beds and bigger and better…

Rooms in the newly refurbished annexe here are spacious, modern and comfortable but characterless. The more expensive brick bungalows out the back are…

Clean, comfortable and characterless rooms spread across two buildings. The cheapest rooms are compact, but the beds have been upgraded. More expensive…