Sihanoukville
One of few Otres 2 boutique resorts to have retained both its Western management and its charm, style-conscious Naia is all about white-washed minimalism…
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Hanoi
On bustling P Ma May, this winning choice has excellent, comfortable rooms and decent beds in the six-bed dorms, but it's the super staff that give it a…
Western Honshū
Operated by a friendly family, Nishino-shima's best lodging features rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bay and a communal bath sharing…
Seoul
Near the War & Women's Human Rights Museum, this appealing guesthouse is worth the trek from Hongdae. Rooms are attractively decorated with hanji …
The Terai & Mahabharat Range
It's especially nice to find a design-conscious hotel like this in a dust cloud like Nepalganj. Rooms have super-cosy layouts, with deep mattresses and…
Nagasaki
This commendably friendly 28-bed hostel sets the standard, with bright, clean Japanese-style rooms with Western-style bedding and bathrooms, uber-helpful…
Makassar
An excellent homestay owned by Dodo, a super-friendly local who's been assisting travellers and collecting pens for more than 20 years. His spacious, air…
Hat Patong
Spread across four buildings, BYD feels like it's been torn out of an upmarket interior-design magazine. Stylish and comfortable (and only a few minutes'…
Kota Kinabalu
KK's first post-WWII hotel is plush and charming with its pink marble lobby, Persian carpets and baby grand piano. A colonial theme runs through to the…
Hiroshima
With its satiny coverlets and backlit headboards, Hotel Active tries for a little more style than the average business hotel. It's right in the heart of…
Bicol
Fernandos is the best hotel in town, not least because the friendly owners Cecilia and Angie Duran are a great source of information and provincial tours…
Sumbawa
Removed from the action on a hill above town, this highly manicured Bali-style 'haven' is easily the best accommodation option in town with two-storey…
Ko Lanta
Tucked into two artfully revamped 100-year-old teak houses facing each other across the street, this is an excellent choice. There are impeccably styled…
Ao Nang
Away off the main strip (there's a daily shuttle to the beach), Ban Sainai sports cushy, thatched faux-adobe bungalows in burnt orange, sprinkled amid the…
Male
Brand new in 2017, the Novina is eight floors of sparking modernity that stands out for its delightful staff, convenient location and creature comforts…
Ko Lanta
These century-old Chinese teak pole houses and former opium dens are stilted over the harbour. The original time-worn wood floors are intact, the ceilings…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
One of MP Tourism's nicest properties, the Kalchuri is located in the quieter Civil Lines area just south of the train station. Rooms are large and modern…
Boracay
Perched above a fantastic beach like a deluxe treehouse, Nami offers privacy, breathtaking views and a bamboo elevator to save your legs. The 12 luxury…
Kerala
The location is sublime at this peaceful three-room homestay, separated from a quiet piece of Kattoor Beach by a small lagoon (cross in a borrowed canoe!)…
Maharashtra
This charming hilltop hotel offers spacious, discerningly-appointed cottages and treehouses on meticulously manicured grounds overlooking Arthur Lake,…
Northern Laos
Run by the charming and extremely knowledgeable Kong, the seven-berth dorm is slightly cramped, but the outdoor block has large, clean rooms with mint…
Kuala Lumpur
Sporting an urban vibe and appealing retro design, this boutique hotel is located steps away from Bukit Bintang's shopping and nightlife. Rooms feature…
Naoshima
Perfectly placed on the beachfront, not far from the Benesse Art Site area, is this encampment of Mongolian-style pao (yurt) tents. Cosy tents sleep up to…
Chengdu
Excellent hostel aimed at poshpackers rather than backpackers. Pristine dorms have private bathrooms and a maximum of just six beds while the private…
North Luzon
Our favourite of this surf hostel chain, Circle has mastered a chilled-out surfer vibe where you'll make friends in minutes and never want to leave. The…
North Sulawesi
A collection of spacious, well-equipped wooden bungalows surround a green open courtyard and are run by a friendly owner who bends over backwards to help…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Efficiently managed, and within walking distance of all the sights in Colaba and Fort, the YWCA is a good deal and justifiably popular. The spacious, well…
Ladakh
A little like a Ladakhi hacienda, this understated boutique hotel oozes designer minimalist style. The 21 rooms are brought to life with locally styled…
Kupang
One of Kupang's better accommodation options, the 88 newish rooms at this waterfront mid-rise are stylish with pops of colour. There are two pools, a spa,…
Ko Samui
With a supremely calm reception area and two swimming pools, Rocky's effortlessly finds the right balance between upmarket ambience and unpretentious,…
Dalat
More budget hotel than hostel, although it's a popular traveller hub. The vast eight- and 12-bed dorms come with comfy bunks and privacy curtains (a women…
Boracay
Little Pahuwayan, at the end of an alleyway on Bulabog Beach, is one of the best-value spots on the island, offering spacious, stylish rooms with private…
Dhaka
A homely apartment converted into a backpacker hostel by a Chinese expat. There are only four rooms (so make sure you book), two with en suite, one…
Hong Kong
Conveniently situated in Tsim Sha Tsui's Harbor City shopping complex, Prince Hotel is a good option balancing location and comfort.
Mcleod Ganj
Unsigned down steps from the top end of Nowrojee Rd, this outwardly unremarkable, three-storey building in magenta and apricot is a delightful surprise…
Arambol (Harmal)
Traveller-painted murals cover the walls in this very chilled backpacker place near the main village. Young owners have worked hard making the dorms, neon…
Panay
This tiny resort island – you can walk around it in 10 minutes – sits in an alluring sea of coral islets. Very well managed, it offers superb food and…
Bukit Lawang
Run by an English conservation scientist and her Sumatran husband, Green Hill has lovely stilt-high rooms ideal for couples and families, with cool en…
Sumbawa
Set amid tropical gardens, the six rooms at Rock Pool are some of the nicest on Pantai Lakey, with air-con, decent wi-fi and fabulous views across the…
Ko Tao
Wooden gargoyle masks and stone fertility goddesses abound amid swirling mosaics and multi-armed statues at this whitewashed estate. Hoots from distant…
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