Nur-Sultan (Astana)
This friendly, well-kept little hostel in the old city is unsigned and hard to find, so contact them ahead of arrival. It offers spacious four- and six…
Must-see hotels in Asia
Odisha
About 6km from Konark, on pretty Ramchandi Beach, this collection of weathered Canadian-pine cottages is a beautiful getaway. It's situated off a…
Chennai (Madras)
The gleaming, ultramodern Park Hyatt has swanky, straight-lined rooms kitted out with pod-coffee machines, smartphone docks and king-size beds; a divine…
Pulau Tioman
Located at the far southern end of the beach where some of ABC’s best sand can be found, this long-standing stalwart has clean rooms and a wide range of…
Around Tokyo
Below Musashi Mitake-jinja, towards the back end of the village, this former pilgrims' inn brims with bric-a-brac and history – it's been in the same…
Rajasthan
This exquisite haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) has been in the same family for 200 years. Set in a deliciously peaceful corner of the…
Northern Laos
Widescreen views of the river from tastefully finished private-balcony bungalows, with stylish bathrooms, lacquered rattan walls, wood floors, fresh linen…
Guangxi
Simply lovely rooms in a beautiful countryside setting are what's on offer at the Giggling Tree, an old 24-room farmhouse, just 7km from Yangshuo…
Kuala Lumpur
This sociable hostel in a renovated shophouse is within stumbling distance of the bars and eateries of Changkat Bukit Bintang and Jln Alor. There is a…
Melaka City
Located in the commercial district just south of Dutch Square, this modern hostel has five dark-ish dorms (single-sex and mixed) with capsule-style bunk…
Taroko National Park
Run by members of the Taroko tribe, in part as a way to illustrate their culture and history, this comfortable, low-rise resort consists of 18 two-room…
Kazakhstan
The health resort of Rakhmanovskie Klyuchi nestles in a mountain valley, 30km up a track from Berel village, and offers the Altay's cosiest accommodation…
Around the Kathmandu Valley
A comfortable escape for city dwellers, Godavari Village Resort sprawls down a hillside with views across paddy fields (and a huge brick kiln) to the…
Labuan Bajo
A two-storey, ranch-style hotel owned by an Indonesian-Japanese couple. There's a shady garden, beachside pool, friendly management and worthy buffet…
Central Java
At the foot of the road to New Selo, this helpful guesthouse has a number of simple but reasonably comfortable rooms arranged around a balconied terrace…
Malang
This hostel gets the basics right. There's an immaculate, bright dorm featuring 14 pod-style beds with individual curtains giving a little extra privacy…
Himachal Pradesh
A short, steep walk above the Vashisht Mandir is rewarded with some of the best mountain views from any hotel in the Manali region, and plenty of communal…
Diu
A kilometre outside town, this is Diu’s most luxurious hotel. It features tasteful rooms with high-tech lighting controls and glass-walled bathrooms (make…
Kota Kinabalu
Attached to the Suriah Sabah Shopping Mall, this four-star hotel is unfailingly clean and stylish. Standard rooms are huge, while family suites are large…
Malaysia
Surrounded by palm trees, 1.5km north of the entrance to Bukit Malawati, is this modest, Muslim-owned miniresort. Wooden cabins, brightened by colourful…
Nanjing
Mork House is a popular hostel burrowed into the 4th floor of a nondescript shopping mall. It's well run and well kept. Bunks are stacked three high, with…
East Java
Right opposite the waves, this attractive camp has three standards of bungalow in shady grounds with a restaurant and bar. It has beach volleyball, ping…
Chiang Mai
Although you can find a room in Chiang Mai for the same price as these dorm beds, you get a lot of flashy facilities for your baht here, including a good…
Sala Bai Hotel & Restaurant School
Siem Reap
In a rambling villa 1.5km south of Wat Dam Nak, on the eastern side of the river, this training-school hotel for disadvantaged youth features six spacious…
Udaipur
In lovely grounds running down to the northwestern shore of Lake Pichola, 2km west of the old city by road, Udaivilas’ butter-sculpture domes are…
Kuala Lumpur
Renovated in 2016, the Ritz sports a gleaming lobby with contemporary gold light fixtures and a mirrored reception desk. Dark wood and marble create a…
Ahmedabad (Amdavad)
Part of the movement to regenerate heritage buildings in Ahmedabad, this striking 250-year-old haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) has been…
Melaka City
This lovely place in an old traditional home is very good value and away from the crowds. There's a kitchen with free coffee, a decent lounge area, and…
Sigiriya
There are truly remarkable views of the rock from the pool area at this hotel. The 40-year-old breeze block exteriors are dated, but the rooms have been…
Mentawai Islands
Run by a young Aussie-Japanese surfer couple, this fairly plush but laid-back option is on the northern tip of Nyang Nyang Island (Pulau Masokut). Its two…
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
This attractive heritage-style family home, 4km north of Alleppey, enjoys a tranquil location close to Punnamada Lake. The two fan-cooled rooms are neat…
Sarawak
Something different for Bario, Tuan Guesthouse features five rooms adjacent to the Bario Asal Longhouse. Spacious bathrooms are shared, there's a modern…
Jodhpur
Developed from a 19th-century city mansion, Jodhpur’s first contemporary-style boutique hotel is a splendid oasis of clean, uncluttered style, hidden…
Singapore
Right in the heart of Joo Chiat (Katong), low-cost Venue makes a striking first impression with its dark, slinky, sculptural lobby. Rooms are small,…
Fukuoka
Don't be put off by the windowless, colonnaded facade of burnt-orange stone and copper-green rebar. The lobby is as glossy as black lipstick, and the 62…
Munnar
Aranyaka's sweet, peach-hued contemporary cottages (most sleeping up to four people) are dotted across a peaceful landscaped garden, drinking in fine…
Sihanoukville
This training hotel offers disadvantaged youngsters a helping hand into the hospitality industry. Rooms have three-star trim throughout, and you can't…
Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
The Radisson's luxurious chalets, villas and bungalows are strewn across manicured gardens stretching 500m to the beach. Somewhere in the middle is India…
Gujarat & Diu
This luxurious and comfortable option occupies the totally renovated top floor of a former dharamsala (pilgrim rest house). Pilgrims never had it so good,…
Munnar
The 26 smart, lemon-scented, contemporary-meets-classic-Keralan cottages at this shaded hillside resort are hidden away under a luxuriant shola (virgin…
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