Where to stay in Yangon — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and its former capital before the move to Naypyidaw in 2006. The heart of the city is the gleaming golden Shwedagon Pagoda, standing nearly 100 meters tall, surrounded by a downtown full of British-era colonial buildings, old markets, and lakes in the middle of the city. It suits pilgrims, couples, and families alike.
Why stay in Yangon
Shwedagon Pagoda
A golden pagoda over 2,500 years old, the symbol of Myanmar, most beautiful in the evening when the lights illuminate it.
Colonial heritage city
A grid-planned British-era downtown full of old buildings that are still in everyday use.
Lakes in the city
Kandawgyi and Inya lakes, with the golden Karaweik royal barge and views reflecting the pagodas.
Yangon circular railway
The Yangon Circular Railway is a slow train ride that's a popular way to take in suburban life around the city.
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Local dishes to try in Yangon
- 1🍲
Mohinga
Rice noodles in a spiced fish broth, Myanmar's national breakfast dish, sold at stalls all over the city.
📍 Citywide - 2🥗
Lahpet Thoke (Tea Leaf Salad)
A fermented tea-leaf salad tossed with fried beans, sesame, and garlic, with a distinctive sour-salty-savory flavor.
📍 Burmese restaurants - 3🍜
Shan Noodles
Rice noodles topped with a pork or chicken sauce in Shan State style, fragrant with spices and peanuts.
📍 Downtown - 4🍛
Burmese Curry (Hin)
Beef, fish, or chicken curry braised in fragrant oil, eaten with rice and many side dishes.
📍 Local eateries - 5🥟
Chinatown Chinese-Indian food
The 19th Street Chinatown area is full of grilled seafood and Indian roti in the evening.
📍 Latha
- 1🛕
Shwedagon Pagoda
A golden pagoda nearly 100 meters tall on Singuttara Hill, the most sacred site in Myanmar.
📍 Bahan - 2🟡
Sule Pagoda
A golden pagoda in a traffic circle at the heart of downtown, surrounded by historic colonial buildings.
📍 Kyauktada - 3🦢
Karaweik Palace & Kandawgyi Lake
A replica royal barge shaped like the golden karaweik bird, with lake views reflecting Shwedagon Pagoda.
📍 Bahan - 4🛍️
Bogyoke Aung San Market
A souvenir market in a 1926 building selling jade, gems, woven textiles, and Burmese keepsakes.
📍 Pabedan - 5🚂
Yangon Central Railway Station
A Burmese-colonial-style station, the starting point of the circular railway that loops around the city.
📍 Downtown - 6🙏
Chaukhtatgyi Buddha
A reclining Buddha over 65 meters long, its soles decorated with the 108 auspicious signs.
📍 Tamwe
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3 Yangon hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.3ValueDowntown @ Mandalay
#12 highest guest score 9.3 · best value in town
★ 9.3LuxuryNgapali Bay Villas & Spa
#1 luxury beachfront villa resort · British-architect design + private pools
★ 9.3ValueYoma Cherry Lodge
#11 warm boutique lodge · private Kipling's Bay cove
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Belmond Governor's Residence
#2 colonial atmosphere · teak mansion
The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate
#1 for atmosphere · genuine Old Bagan, inside the walls
Amata Resort & Spa
#5 200-metre beachfront · wooden bungalows in a Mya Pyin coconut grove
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🚆 Getting around Yangon
Grab / taxi
The Grab app works citywide with clear pricing, the most convenient and popular option for tourists.
Circular railway
The Yangon Circular Railway loops the city in about 3 hours, very cheap and focused on watching local life.
YBS buses
The Yangon Bus Service network is affordable, though the routes are complicated for visitors.
Yangon Airport (RGN)
North of the city, about 15-19 km from downtown, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by car.
Where to go next near Yangon
BaganAn ancient plain dotted with over 2,000 pagodas and temples as far as the eye can see.
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MandalayThe old capital of Myanmar's last dynasty, a centre of Buddhism and traditional crafts.
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Inle LakeA freshwater highland lake in Shan State, with floating houses, vegetable gardens, and leg-rowing fishermen.
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Ngapali BeachA white-sand, clear-water beach on the Bay of Bengal, the loveliest and most peaceful in Myanmar.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Yangon
How many days do I need in Yangon?+
2-3 days is about right to see Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, the colonial downtown, Bogyoke Market, and ride the circular railway.
Which area should I stay in?+
Downtown (Kyauktada/Pabedan) is convenient for walking, near the markets and Sule Pagoda, while the Bahan area is near Shwedagon and the lakes, ideal for pagoda views.
How should I prepare to visit Shwedagon Pagoda?+
You must remove shoes and socks before stepping onto the platform, dress modestly covering shoulders and knees, there's an entry fee for foreigners, and visiting in the evening to see the illuminated pagoda is recommended.
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