Governor's Residence, A Belmond Hotel, YangonvsAgga Youth Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Belmond Governor's Residence scores significantly higher than Agga Youth Hotel. Belmond Governor's Residence scores 91 with endorsements from 8 reviews including Oyster, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
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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Agga Youth Hotel
86, 12th Street, Middle Block, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon, Myanmar
From $7/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
2.0
"Agga Youth Hotel is a budget property with a dash of charm for the backpacker crowd." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Of the several backpacker hostels that have sprung up in the Chinatown area, this one offers the most spacious and well-kept dorms." Full review