Ladakh
Hard to find, despite numerous signs, this three-roomed guesthouse is 10 minutes' steep walk down from Likir Gompa, or a longer drive via a dirt access…
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Fergana Valley
This unglamorous but good-value Russian-style homestay has six comfortable rooms with king-sized beds and shared bathrooms in two neighbouring Soviet…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
One of the better options in Mandu, this MP Tourism property, 2km south of the village, has large, lake-side gardens containing comfortable rooms in…
Mussoorie
Built by the British in the 1820s is this former house that's been converted into a sprawling heritage hotel with plenty of old-fashioned charm. Large…
Bandung
When the rooms go by names such as Vintage Chocolate Flavor or Scandanavian Milk (whatever that might be?), you know you're going to be staying somewhere…
Udaipur
A five-storey wedding cake of a building, Udai Kothi is a modern building (there's an elevator) with lots of traditional embellishments – cupolas,…
Tainan
With a mix of vintage and designer furniture in the communal areas, and rooms that combine old-world charm with minimalism, this B&B has stolen the hearts…
Can Tho
Not a shack, but rather a clutch of rustic thatched bungalows with fans, this great place overlooks the Ong Tim River, 6km from Can Tho. It's the kind of…
The East
First the good points: it's cheap, sociable and the beachfront location is superb. Prepare yourself, however, for the fearsomely ugly concrete…
Shanghai
Stylish and excellent value for money, this neat and tastefully presented hotel zeroes in on business travellers, but also appeals to visitors who want…
Mcleod Ganj
This appealingly lonely forest hideaway 1km north of McLeod has large, spotless, comfortable cottages set around the charming owner's 1907 colonial-era…
Northeast States
This family homestay by the water's edge on Thanga Island, 4km along the causeway road northeast from Moirang, will give you a taste of rustic Loktak life…
East Bali
Get off the grid at this chilled-out hideaway. Meditation, healing and yoga classes help you relax and the rooms are well situated for good swimming and…
An Bang Beach
Asian-chic decor is the common theme of these lovely self-contained rental homes near the beach in An Bang village. Annam House (sleeps six; US$200) is a…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
The 10 rooms here, with walls the colour of the ocean at night and slate, glass-enclosed bathrooms (the work of Suppose Design Office), are beautiful, but…
Sabah
Come here to fall gently asleep in a series of luxury chalets, adrift in simple white sheets and polished wood floors, all connected by a series of shady…
Kansai
This three-room hostel, in a vacant old house thoughtfully renovated by its young, English-speaking owners, is ideally set up for self-catering, with a…
The Hill Country
A few hundred metres before the Bambarakanda Falls is this rustic guesthouse. There are three mudbrick cottages and a couple of rooms; all are pretty…
East Bali
Associated with the Ubud hotel of the same name, this is the first luxury resort in the Sidemen area. Villas (some with private pool) are scattered across…
Sikkim
This cooperative consists of 10 homestays, available on a rotating basis to ensure that the benefits of tourism reach more families in the five widely…
Rajasthan
Just under 2km from the fort is this luxurious and blissfully tranquil hotel with an inviting pool, rambling shady gardens and winter bonfires. The…
Kashmir & Ladakh
Six attractively furnished rooms share a bathroom that's better than most in rural homes. Much of the appeal is that charming owner Gulam Ali is about the…
Singapore
A fabulously central location makes this a popular high-end choice. Rooms are stylish and well sized, with marble-topped writing desk, sofa and marble…
Manila
This luxurious five-star business hotel is Malate’s solitary choice for travellers requiring British–trained butler service. The particulars of each stay…
Ko Lanta
These Zen-like standalone abodes are nestled in a coconut-palm garden laced with tidal canals at the north end of Hat Khlong Dao. Everything from the…
Agra
This friendly and clean retreat offers 28 modern and functional rooms with small desks and nice bathrooms, which haven't been around long enough to show…
Tokyo
Following what is now a common hostel format in Tokyo (conversions of old office buildings with a cafe-bar on the ground floor), Grids adds to the mix by…
West Java
Tucked down a dirt road 50m from the main fishing beach and in a garden filled with tropical flowers and fruit trees (guests can pick their own fruit),…
Eastern Rajasthan
Set in 25 acres among the folds of the Aravalli Hills, the magnificent Neemrana Fort Palace surmounts a fortified rugged plateau. The fort layout rises an…
The Southern Islands
The Last Point sits in splendid isolation on a sandy stretch of Koh Ta Kiev's south coast. There's a variety of small, sweet palm-thatch bungalows where…
Manila
This 68-floor tower is Manila's second-tallest building, but don't expect crazy views: the hotel rooms stop at the 17th floor. Still, this is one of the…
Singapore
Announced by the most grand of lobbies, this vast, opulent hotel nestles in the leafy lanes surrounding the west end of Orchard Rd. Six hectares of…
Uzbekistan
Tucked away in a cone of sand dunes, this appealing yurt camp is located just 10km away from Lake Aidarkul. About a dozen charmingly decorated yurts have…
Kuala Terengganu
Awi’s is what Terengganu once was: a gathering of rustic, wooden stilt-houses built over the tidal Sungai Terengganu. The smell of fish paste, salt and…
Hoi An
There's real attention to detail at this large colonial-style 94-room resort. The accommodation is beautifully furnished, with a contemporary look and…
Mumbai (Bombay)
India’s most popular backpacker’s hostel chain has come to the northern Mumbai suburb of Andheri. Zostel offers a mix of women-only and mixed dorm rooms…
Ōsumi Islands
This secluded accommodation features Japanese- and Western-style rooms in rustic riverside cabins connected by wooden walkways. Soak up the beauty of your…
Jakarta
Perfectly positioned among the action of Taman Fatahillah in Kota is this vibrant hostel set upstairs in a converted historic Dutch warehouse. Its…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Excellent-value hotel with cheery, bright rooms decorated with explosively loud wall murals and pictures. Rooms come with thoughtful extras such as decent…
Maafushi
This three-storey building is right opposite the port where you arrive on Maafushi, and it's very much a sleek hotel rather than a guesthouse. The 18…
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