this relaxed budget hotel on a lively street is 13 minutes' walk from the golden stupa of botataung pagoda, 4 km from bogyoke aung san market and 4 minutes' walk from the closest bus stop. other amenities include 2 meeting rooms, a lounge and a spa, plus a casual cafe/bar serving sri lankan food. wi fi is available, as is 24/7 room service. suites add living rooms and kitchenettes. parking is free. the streamlined rooms offer minifridges, flat screen tvs and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm Yangon International Airport 46 min
Shwe Dagon Pagoda (19 min) Historic 99-m. Buddhist temple plated in gold, offering tours, a visitor center & an exhibit. Karaweik Palace (16 min) Ornate palace, home to traditional Myanmar lunch plates, a buffet dinner & nightly shows. Botataung Pagoda (13 min) Landmark pagoda featuring a gilded central stupa & a reliquary with a strand of the Buddha's hair. Bogyoke Aung San Museum (18 min) Final residence of the founder of modern Myanmar, with exhibits on his life & personal possessions. National Museum (18 min) Modern 5-story museum featuring exhibitions on Burmese history & culture, including folk art. Inya Lake (30 min) Tranquil, romantic lake with parks on the banks & a sailing club for sunset cruises & rowing. Kandawgyi Lake (13 min) 150-acre colonial-era reservoir with a park, paths for exercise & views of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (22 min) Well-known temple showcasing a 66-m. reclining Buddha, one of the country's largest statues. Sule Pagoda (9 min) Gilded, historic Buddhist pagoda with an ornate exterior & multiple shrines & statues. People's Park (22 min) Sprawling garden by the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, with eateries, a planetarium & an elephant fountain. Yangon Zoo (15 min) Sizable zoological garden featuring mammals, birds & reptiles & a diverse array of plant species. Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda (21 min) Airy temple gifted in 1558 by Prince Minyedeippa, featuring a 5-tiered pagoda & large Buddha statue. Yangon City Hall (9 min) Completed in 1936, this grand building with tiered roofs was designed by well-known architect U Tin. Bogyoke Aung San Market (14 min) Lively bazaar in a multistory colonial building, with vendors selling antiques, jewelry, art & food. Maha Bandula Park (10 min) Busy, grass-filled city park with an obelisk monument, fountains & adjacent food vendors. |