room service is available. a breakfast buffet is complimentary. streamlined rooms offer free wi fi, flat screen tvs and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities; some add funky decor. set in a modest commercial area with relaxed dining, this casual hotel is a kilometre from the iconic 6th century shwedagon pagoda, 15 km from yangon international airport and 3 km from the lively bogyoke aung san market. upgraded rooms come with sitting areas. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a laid back restaurant with city and pagoda views Yangon International Airport 32 min
Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (6 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (12 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Yangon Zoo (15 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. People's Park (10 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Bogyoke Aung San Market (10 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Karaweik Palace (7 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Botataung Pagoda (15 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Shwe Dagon Pagoda (7 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Inya Lake (15 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Yangon City Hall (10 min) Completed in 1936, this grand building with tiered roofs was designed by well-known architect U Tin. Kandawgyi Lake (7 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (9 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. Maha Bandula Park (11 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. Sule Pagoda (10 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. National Museum (10 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. |