Cat Ba Island
A new-ish-feeling place with 60 rooms, neither huge nor sexy, but entirely capable. Opt for the more expensive rooms, which have more leg room, natural…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Chin State
Pricey for Hakha, with nine spic-and-span rooms, small TVs, queen-sized beds and hot water. Across from the stadium and, more importantly, the closest…
Panay
There's a warm familial vibe at this native-style inn set on the edge of a rice paddy. Rooms are basic and the restaurant serves excellent food. You can…
Nusa Penida
If you're seeking comfort, this is easily the best place to stay on Penida. As well as spiffy business-style rooms, there's a pool, an atmospheric…
Yangon
This well-run, centrally located business hotel offers rooms featuring a full range of amenities. It also has a good pool, tennis courts and gym including…
Ko Tao
Located conveniently close to the pier, this cool, little joint has a great, laid-back atmosphere. Dorms are nice and clean, and every week there's a…
Baguio
This snazzy spot near SM Mall has tastefully austere rooms with inviting beds, polished wooden floors and colourful prints. The suites, with king-sized…
West Bali
The seven rooms in this slightly shambolic two-storey block look down the road to the surf. Some have hot water and air conditioning; the friendly owner…
Sumatra
A spot purely for surfers, this luxury camp gets rave reviews for its uncrowded waves, excellent food and relaxed vibe. The price includes speedboat…
Ayuthaya
Rooms in this converted wooden home are plain but spotless and Chantana House arguably offers the best value on the backpacker strip. Staff are friendly,…
Siem Reap
Seven Candles uses profits to help a local foundation that seeks to promote education in rural communities. Rooms include hot water, TV and fridge, plus…
Gili Air
Refurbished rooms at this fun hostel have three beds and a bathroom apiece. The decor defines cheery and it has a cool bar, hot showers, free breakfast…
Vientiane
Located on the tailor's street, this place has handsome if not exactly sexy rooms wrapped around a courtyard where you also take breakfast. A stay…
Kuala Lumpur
Good workspaces and walk-in closets feature in these colourfully designed apartments. The facilities, including an outdoor infinity pool, gym, sauna and…
Bohol
Tr3ats is a fine-value hostel with small but tastefully adorned and blissfully air-conditioned five-bed dorm rooms (one female-only) and a few snazzy…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
Located at the northern tip of the beach is this series of duplex bungalows climbing the rocks (bungalows S13 and S14 have the best outlooks). Larger…
Chiang Khong
The rooms here are tidy but plain (the more expensive options boast more space, a fridge and teapot); the real highlight is the friendly service and the…
Mae Hong Son Province
If you don't require river views, consider one of the six well-kept rooms in this residential-like compound. They're spacious and come equipped with TVs…
Phu Quoc Island
This refined 60-room resort has splendid seafront villas with mezzanine floors, a large pool, a spotless stretch of private beach and sea kayaks available…
Bandung
Part of a reliable national chain, this bright and bold design hotel is a good central choice where you can expect a stylish, air-conditioned room with…
Lovina
Sprightly, tidy and white, Harris avoids the weary look of some neighbouring cheapies. The charming owner lives in the back; guests enjoy four bright,…
Melaka City
This former stables sleeps two and has louvred, heritage-style doors, wood floors, period tiles and timber beams. The furnishings and finishing touches…
Nusa Penida
A well-run compound with 15 bungalows and dorms (some fan-only). Each is basic but comfortable with thatched walls. You're mere steps from Ped's small but…
Khon Kaen Province
The best hotel in the Phu Wiang National Park area lies away from the mountain in Phu Wiang city. The various sizes of bungalows are all good value and…
Hanoi
A short walk from Ta Hien's bars, May De Ville is one of Hanoi's best hostels. Dorms have firm beds but are spotless and there's also a movie room…
Hanoi
This popular no-frills hotel has 10 neat rooms on an attractive, quiet street just 100m from Hoan Kiem Lake. Pricier rooms on higher floors have lake…
Ko Lanta
Sleep in a simple but beautifully restored, thick-beamed Chinese shophouse. The rooms are basic industrial-chic, the balcony juts over the water, and it's…
Lampang
Cross the Mae Wang to this contemporary-feeling hotel with attractive and spacious rooms. All come with decent bathrooms, safety boxes and balconies –…
Yangon
The Sedona provides peace, quiet and professional service at very affordable rates. The newer Inya wing offers the spiffiest rooms, some with great views…
Davao
Essentially, a boutique homestay on a quiet residential street attached to a pleasant cafe. Three stylish rooms (Rosemary is the nicest) with a black-and…
Phnom Penh
A migrant from Siem Reap, Smiley’s is a huge seven-storey hotel with 40 spacious rooms that border on chic. The US$25 rooms have big flat-screen TVs. Yes,…
Ko Tao
This friendly place offers basic, low-rise units peppered across a sandy, shady garden campus with fleeting glimpses of the blue ocean between fanned…
Phan Rang & Thap Cham
A welcoming hotel with spacious, well-furnished rooms sporting cable TV, minibar and modern en-suite bathrooms. Scooters are available for rent and staff…
Ko Tao
Like many large diving operations on the island, Buddha View offers its divers discounted on-site digs in a super-social atmosphere.
Bohol
It's nothing fancy but this is probably the best accommodation in Talibon. Tiled rooms have cable TV and are kept clean and tidy. It's located on the main…
Banglamphu
More home than hotel, the 38 rooms here exude a calming, matronly vibe. Soft lighting, comfortable and sturdy wood furniture, and the friendly owners…
Pulau Langkawi
Located inland from Pantai Tengah is this string of plain, spotless and well-run duplex bungalows. At night the soft lighting around the pool makes for a…
Mui Ne
Run by welcoming family owners, this hotel looks like a posh private villa. It's set well back from the road and boasts spacious, airy rooms. There's a…
Lampang
The six shiny white rooms upstairs are spotless, spacious and light, with good beds and bathrooms. The shiny white minimalist cafe downstairs attracts…
Kuala Lumpur
Steps from the Titiwangsa stations is this fine upper-midrange choice with decently proportioned and decorated rooms and public areas. The small swimming…
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