Governor's Residence, A Belmond Hotel, Yangonvs20 Street Hostel
Belmond Governor's Residence and 20 Street Hostel are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Belmond Governor's Residence scores significantly better than 20 Street Hostel. Belmond Governor's Residence comes in at 91 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Star Service and Fodor's.
Governor's Residence, A Belmond Hotel, Yangon
35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"Even before Myanmar’s recent political thaw, this Orient-Express-run retreat in the leafy embassy district stood out as the former capital’s most charming property." Full review
Star Service
"Belmond Governor's Residence is a rare oasis in Asia with its beautiful, relaxing garden setting, colonial feel and excellent service. " Full review
Jetsetter
"Dainty cut-out woodwork, jungle greenery and the sounds of nature (noisy mynah birds by morning, cicadas by night) give this property a fairy tale air." Full review
Fodor's
"It's a trip back in time at this 1920s colonial-style mansion located on a quiet backstreet in the Embassy Quarter of Yangon." Full review
Oyster
4.0
"Belmond Governor’s Residence is one of Yangon’s premier luxury hotels." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Spacious and comfortable 1920s teak mansion-hotel in the diplomatic quarter of Yangon close to the Shwedagon Pagoda." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Residence is an oasis that is a welcome place to return to after various side-trips to lesser-developed areas within the country--highly recommended!" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The epitome of colonial luxury...the handsome rooms have teak floors, cloud-soft beds and stone baths with rose-petal water. The pool merges gently into the lawns and sparkles with reflected beauty." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The handsome rooms have teak floors, cloud-soft beds and stone baths with rose-petal water. The pool merges gently into the lawns and sparkles with reflected beauty.
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20 Street Hostel
No 23 20th Street (lower block) | Latha Township, Yangon 11181, Myanmar
From $8/night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Car hire
Lonely Planet
"Cramped dorms and functional rooms, all with shared bathrooms." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Cramped dorms and functional rooms, all with shared bathrooms and many without windows. But they are clean, the price is right for downtown Yangon and the staff are keen." Full review