Chuncheon
Nestled on the slope of Bongui-san, this rather plush hotel offers unrivalled views of Chuncheon and the surrounding countryside, ensconced within an…
Must-see hotels in Asia
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Run by long-term Aussie expat Dave (aka 'Multi') and his Vietnamese wife Diem, this rural place has double rooms in attractive villas arrayed around a…
Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
The resort that defined Dolphin Bay as a family-friendly retreat offers a low-key holiday camp ambience with a variety of standard-issue, value-oriented…
Zhejiang
The best-value inn on the water in Nanxun has clean, if compact, rooms with modern amenities and friendly staff, who try their best at English. All the…
Heilongjiang
Chain hotels in China can be fairly predictable affairs, but this huge Holiday Inn on the northern edge of Mudanjiang is loud and proud, from the garish,…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Run by the friendly Dzung – a local trekking guide with excellent English – and his wife Huong, this place has simple but stylish rooms and bungalows, and…
Varkala
This simple, friendly, good-value modern hostel decorated with arty murals sleeps budget travellers in a five-bed women-only dorm or mixed dorms for six…
Hikkaduwa & Around
The small but well-kept pool at this beachside property alone makes it worth the money, but add in large and nicely presented rooms and a decent patch of…
Chinatown & the CBD
Located in a restored shophouse in the heart of Chinatown, flashbacker favourite Wink merges hostel and capsule-hotel concepts. Instead of bunks, dorms…
Maafushi
Stingray Beach was the first guesthouse in Maafushi, and this rustic and quiet courtyard place remains one of the best deals on the island. There are 10…
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Fronting Vembanad Lake, 16km north of Alleppey, this Spanish-German-run jewel blends heritage style and Indian antiques with bold contemporary design and…
Around Tokyo
At the very south of the island, this well-maintained stretch of grass has a nice location overlooking the sea, as well as showers and a communal cooking…
Camiguin
If sea views aren't a priority, the tranquil garden ones at this meticulously maintained property 500m inland from the highway are an alternative. Each of…
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
A hot-orange (unsigned) heritage home has been lovingly transformed into a unique, relaxed, colour-bursting retreat in the northern French Quarter. Each…
Kuala Lumpur
This low-scale gem occupies an old building that looks like it was made from a giant's set of building blocks. The Luxe rooms (RM150) allow you to peer…
Baguio
Consisting of just four rooms, named after the owner's children, this boutique spot is faux-rustic without getting tacky and offers either mountain or…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
Surrounded by trees and centred on a longhouse at the southernmost tip of the bay, Captain's is rustic, chilled and comfortable. Guests can enjoy art…
Southern Atolls
This Polish-Maldivian venture is run by the friendly Magda, who ensures that there's a steady stream of Polish visitors here, although non-Poles won't…
Hong Kong
The Four Seasons arguably edges into top place on the island for its amazing views, pristine service, and its location close to the Star Ferry Pier, Hong…
Mongolia
One of the more luxurious ger camps on the west side of the lake, Art 88 is interlaced with concrete paths that lead to comfortable gers, tepees and…
Pai
If you can’t score one of the six cute, compact treehouse rooms here (they’re popular), there are several other attractive and much bigger bungalows, many…
Coonoor
A colonial-era priory turned gorgeous heritage hotel, the Taj-group Gateway has homey cream-coloured rooms immersed in greenery, most graced by working…
Yunnan
The old man of the Lugu Lake hostels, this multistorey complex of dorms and private rooms is still a mainstay. The more expensive rooms come with…
Dushanbe
This friendly family-run hotel has two 'twin' properties on-site, joined by an Escheresque staircase. Each wing has its own character; the west wing is…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
There's solid value for money at this small hotel with compact, tidy rooms, and bedding that is better than at many much more expensive hotels. Most rooms…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Part of the ambitious Marina Bay Sands casino-retail complex, the Sands hotel is famed for its extraordinary rooftop infinity pool, which straddles the…
Around Tokyo
Bed down pilgrim-style on futon in tatami dorms (sleeping up to seven) at this hostel, a handsome old building that used to be a pilgrims' lodge. It's…
Chongqing City
If you're looking for short-term apartment-style accommodation, consider this welcoming suite hotel, perched high above the noise of central Jiefangbei…
The Southern Islands
With unique accommodation such as tree tents and teepees sprawled around a common area housing a restaurant, bar and pool table, this expat-owned beach…
Fuji Five Lakes
Offering views of Mt Fuji from the far side of Kawaguchi-ko, this homely complex has a wide range of accommodation, from basic twins to stylish suites,…
Dong Hoi
Owned and operated by a Vietnamese-Irish couple, Beachside Backpackers combines an absolute-edge-of-the-ocean location with a funky, laid-back ambience…
Yunnan
Out front this is a lovely teahouse which opens in the afternoon and also serves coffee and juices, but out back you can stay in what's effectively your…
Ulaanbaatar
The single-floor hostel is on a busy road near the new bridge over Narny Zam – not the flashest neighbourhood in town. It gets good reviews, however, with…
Mentawai Islands
Located on Pulau Karangmajat, American-owned Kandui Villas is a short paddle from Kandui Left, not far from the legendary Rifles. It offers unlimited…
Sapporo
If you're a man of simple needs who doesn't get scared easily by small spaces, this XY chromosome–only capsule hotel offers your standard berth plus a…
Northwestern Cambodia
Arguably, the best option in Anlong Veng, this place offers clean rooms with massive hardwood beds. The newer annexe looks out on Ta Mok’s Lake (well,…
Bhaktapur
A family-run place in the northwest corner of Taumadhi Tole, set back from the hubbub and piled high with pot plants. The six rooms in the old building…
George Town
One of George Town's more distinctive boutique hotels, Macalister Mansion offers eight elegantly designed rooms in a lovely old house that's been given a…
Tashkent
This 20-room, three-star place by the Circus is run by the people behind Mirzo Guesthouse. Rooms are arranged medressa-style around a central courtyard…
Kannur
Costa Malabari pioneered tourism in this area and consists of three lovely homestay-style properties just back from Thottada Beach. Costa Malabari 1 has…
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