Find Historic Hotels in Yangon

Those wanting to learn about the past may want to visit the well-known Chinatown district and prominent temples during a trip to Yangon. While you’re visiting, you may want to admire the scenic lakeside.

Yangon is home to 307 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Yangon is notable for its temples and Chinatown district, and landmarks include Kaba Aye Pagoda, Aung San Suu Kyi House, and Karaweik Palace. Cultural venues include Myanmar Gems Museum, National Museum of Myanmar, and Yangon National Theatre. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Thuwanna YTC Stadium and Myanmar Plaza.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a building that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Yangon, giving a historical feel.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Yangon, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.