Guilin
Hidden away in a back alley of Daxu's old town is this super relaxed guesthouse within a small traditional house. Its three upstairs rooms are simple but…
Must-see hotels in Asia
Aceh
This American-managed guesthouse is a cool beachside hang-out that caters to those here kiteboarding (best from May to mid-October). A range of packages…
Mentawai Islands
On Pulau Awera, within easy range of Iceland, Suicides and Telescopes, this Basque-run place has five traditional thatched Mentawai villas that sit amid…
Assam
Run by a welcoming young team, solar-powered Lalimou has five cosy wood-and-thatch stilt cottages, plus two more luxurious four-person tents, spread…
Siquijor
It’s a lovely walk down a trellis-covered pathway from the simple, clean hillside rooms to this long-running resort's beach and lounge area. It's a…
Singapore
Smart, slimline Quincy offers svelte, Armani-chic rooms, with light-grey walls and high ceilings with fetching backlighting. TVs are flat, mattresses soft…
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
A very good deal, this easy-going, homely and colourful backpacker hang-out sits 500m inland from the beach and 2km north of the train station. The two…
Kerala
Two properties only 100m apart: one consists of beachfront Keralan-style cottages, while the other has Keralan teak houses filled with handcrafted…
Patan
Just 50m from Durbar Sq, this 70-year-old house has been revamped into stylish accommodation. Unlike most traditional homes, the nine rooms here are…
Manali
Authentically colonial without undue luxury, the Sunshine is set in delightfully peaceful, layered lawns off Club House Rd. Four large suites are in the…
Palawan
This exclusive resort has rows of deluxe cabanas built directly over the water, which at night is illuminated by spotlights, turning it a translucent…
Sichuan
This government-run place is the town's original hotel. It has rooms split between two riverside blocks. All are large and classically styled with private…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
This laid-back spot offers decent, eight-bed, mixed dorms and a range of other rooms, with air-con and attached bathrooms at the pricier end of the scale…
Phang-Nga Province
This northwest-beach ecolodge has seven roomy wood-and-bamboo bungalows made out of natural local products (from renewable sources wherever possible)…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Among the best Kolkata apartment-guesthouses to have made its name on the B&B circuit, Central lives up to all its promises. The four rooms are huge and…
Lhasa
This modern courtyard hostel (north of Beijing Donglu behind the Yak Hotel) is a decent option, especially if you speak some Chinese and want to connect…
Gangtok
In a building whose half-timbered exterior has an almost Japanese vibe, upper-floor rooms have floral bedboards, carpets and window-gazing towards…
Chinatown & the CBD
A soaring, polished business hotel in booming Tanjong Pagar, Carlton City delivers smart, generic rooms in muted grey, cocoa and red. Although small,…
Ko Lanta
Set just back from the beach are these pleasant bungalows in a variety of choices to suit all budgets. Traditional Thai wooden houses are spacious with…
Panaji
Perched on a small hill above the Sao Tomé district, with fine views over the Mandovi, this spa-hotel-casino is a good option for a little bit of old…
Capsule Hotel Asahi Plaza Shinsaibashi
Osaka
This is a classic capsule hotel, with over 400 pods on separate floors for men and women as well as communal baths, conveniently located in Ame-Mura. They…
Bishkek
The eight plain, high-ceilinged, en-suite rooms are very fair value, and are set in a walled garden so peaceful that getting anyone to let you in might…
Kuala Lumpur
Architect Ng Seksan’s pared-back, quirky style is in full evidence at this rough-luxe accommodation tucked away on Jln Sin Chew Kee, one of the last pre…
Phuket
A hostel-guesthouse hybrid, welcoming Baan Kamala offers big, light six-bed dorms (with sheets and towels) for backpackers and a collection of…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This cool address at the heart of Hat Rin strikes a balance between chic boutique and carefree flashpacker hang-out, with standard rooms, bungalows and…
Sumatra
A fairly unique choice, not only because you get to spend a night at the museum (Museum Pusaka Nias), but because it's inside a traditional Nias house…
Hue
This lovely hotel combines cool and classy rooms with excellent service and a spa centre downstairs. The compact indoor pool is a welcoming choice after…
Pushkar
With a vast range of rooms, from budget digs to suites, you are sure to find a room and price that suits. Rooms get bigger and lighter, with more windows,…
Sichuan
High up above Zhonglu village, this traditional whitewashed stone building set in a large flower garden has been converted into a fantastic boutique hotel…
Surabaya
A respite from Surabaya’s manic streets, this venerable Dutch colonial villa (c 1917) retains a twinkle of charm and grandeur. Rooms are basic and spartan…
Kagoshima
Clean and compact, this five-storey hostel is very convenient to the ferry docks, which is useful if you're planning a trip to Sakurajima. Separate-gender…
Sumba
Fifty-seven bright, fresh rooms and good service set Tanto apart from most of the Waingapu competition. The decor is primarily white with wood and vivid…
Chongqing City
Travelling With is much nicer than its location (on the 4th floor of a commercial building, no elevator) might suggest. It's the only hostel in Chongqing…
Khajuraho
Cosy rooms off marble corridors are tastefully decorated and come with mostly effective mosquito screens and cable TV. The cheapest rooms are equipped…
Chennai (Madras)
Smart, swish and bang up to date, this towering, triangular hotel is the most central of Chennai's newer top-end offerings. Contemporary art surrounds the…
Danau Toba
Run by a German-Indonesian family, this waterfront guesthouse is one of the original places to stay in Tuk Tuk and it’s still going strong. Choose between…
Jaisalmer
On the northwestern edge of town, 1km from Gandhi Chowk, Desert Moon is in a quiet location beneath the Vyas Chhatri sunset point. The guesthouse is run…
Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
This smart hotel delivers modern, earthy-hued rooms with high ceilings, massive floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable beds with both soft and firm…
Kep
This family-friendly all-bungalow resort sprawls along the hillside amid a rambling mature garden with an on-site Thai and Ayurvedic vegetarian restaurant…
Mandalay
Kyi Tin's defining feature is its series of aging balcony-fronted bungalows set in a large yet central lawn-and-fountain courtyard. The whole space has a…
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