West Sumatra
Tintin Losmen is a small, quiet, family-run losmen on Pantai Bungus offering basic, mosquito-netted rooms a couple of kilometres from the port. It’s run…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Kanchanaburi
Akin to a chic homestay, Apple and Noi, owners of Blue Rice restaurant, offer 16 simple rooms in a quiet part of town. The rooms are small and quite bare …
Phuket Town
True to its name, this popular budget spot has boxy four- to six-person dorms (some with air-con) and private rooms (all sharing bathrooms). They're basic…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
This riverside hotel is used by travellers booking cave tours with Oxalis, but is also open to others. Accommodation is in spacious rooms, with views…
Hat Patong
Ella's impeccably kept industrial-chic rooms with moulded-concrete decor, see-through shower, fridge and private balcony are quirky but stylish, some of…
Mindoro
Navigate a web of back roads south of town and you'll arrive at this rambling complex hidden among coconut palms on a dark-sand beach. There's a…
Gunung Mulu National Park
Mulu Backpackers, situated by the airport, occupies a picturesque spot beside the river. It is a 15-minute walk to the park entrance. There's a pleasant,…
Phuket Town
This longtime classic played a dingy backpacker dive in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach (2000), but has now been reimagined while keeping its old…
Hoi An
Impressive hotel with a peaceful riverside setting in An Hoi peninsula, where there's virtually zero traffic noise to contend with. Rooms are spacious,…
Sumbawa
Located on a small point overlooking the best part of the breaks, this six-room surfer crash pad makes up for its dishevelled appearance with a great,…
Ayuthaya
Tony's remains a prime destination for flashpackers and families thanks to its large outdoor restaurant area (ideal for mingling), mini-pool and spacious,…
Phuket Town
More upper-budget hotel than full-on hostel, this crisp, friendly and spacious guesthouse occupies a modern building with splashes of Sino-Portuguese…
Ipoh
Right next to Sultan Iskandar bridge, this branch of budget chain Abby is a reasonable choice, with cramped dorms and colourful but rather musty private…
Northern Laos
One of the country's original ecolodges, the Boat Landing has riverside acacia groves hugging tastefully finished wooden bungalows with solar-heated…
Hat Patong
There's no communal area and it's not that hip, but this amiably staffed hostel has four- and six-bed dorms that are comfortable enough, with lockers and…
Sabah
Sabah Parks runs basic lodging (a four-person chalet and two modest cabins) on the island for less-than-affluent survivalists. It's next to Pulau Tiga…
Chin State
One of the few places to stay in Kanpetlet itself, Shwe Taung comes with three options: tiny, dismal rooms in the front-facing orange building; nicer ones…
Hanoi
This popular chain hotel in an up-and-coming suburb of Hanoi offers excellent value, despite its location about 30 minutes' drive from the Old Quarter…
Phang-Nga Province
Pocketed in a rocky headland, these no-fuss bungalows with whizzing fans, mosquito nets and hammocks on terraces are blessed with gorgeous sea views. One…
Sentosa Island
A sanctuary unto itself, this resort is designed with lots of eco-friendly touches (the natural spring-fed pool has its own filtration system, there are…
Sumba
Just four basic, tiled rooms in a sweet guesthouse made from breeze blocks and woven bamboo. Rooms are just big enough for a double bed and mosquito net…
West Java
First impressions, of a fairly grim facade, can be deceiving, but once you walk through the lobby the guesthouse opens up to a well-maintained garden and…
Dumaguete
This long-running high-rise hostel has seen better days, but luckily you can escape the dysfunctional rooms and grouchy staff by heading up to the the…
Pulau Bintan
This laid-back boutiquey resort consists of spacious thatched bungalows cooled by ocean breezes. There’s a decent restaurant on site, however, be sure to…
Singapore
If you're going to live large (room size wise) in Singapore, this is the place to do it. The fully furnished serviced apartments are spacious and have a…
Kanchanaburi
This place lives up to its name: Relaxation House. The various rooms around the florid garden are simple but well maintained, and guests are made to feel…
Chinatown & the CBD
Chinese-themed Bliss has an enviable location right across the street from the Chinatown MRT station. Rooms are contemporary and smart, with comfortable…
Hat Patong
This long-running and reliable family-owned, yellow-washed guesthouse is only a 10-minute walk to the northern end of Hat Patong. It's hidden down a…
Crystal Paradise Resort Spa & Winery
Palawan
Rooms at this ambitious seafront resort range from motel-style rooms with so-called native art to villas with their own infinity plunge pools. It's not…
Malapascua Island
For budget digs in the village this long-running place is worth considering (though it is looking weary these days and street noise is an issue). On the…
Ho Chi Minh City
Located in a lane with good restaurants, one of HCMC's most popular and sociable hostels includes modern dorms with personal charging stations and lockers…
East Java
The park has limited bungalow accommodation. Pantai Bama is the preferred location as you're right on the beach and it's better set up for visitors. There…
George Town
This hotel takes up most of a city block and spans three sections: a row of two-storey family-friendly mini-homes, apartment-sized suites and spacious…
Ao Pante Malacca National Park Accommodation
Ko Tarutao Marine National Park
The biggest spread of government-run sleeping options is located here, conveniently near the facilities and park offices. Newer, fan-cooled bungalows with…
Mandalay
We won't bury the lede. The Gold Yadanar has two 'speciality' suites that will forever haunt our dreams: one is fully decked out in Hello Kitty…
The Southern Islands
Well-constructed and fan-cooled accommodation on lushly landscaped grounds in M'Pai Bay, with various configurations of beds suiting groups and families…
Hanoi
One of the best features of this joint Australian and Vietnamese coproduction a stone's throw from Hoan Kiem Lake is its on-the-ball staff: they're…
Cat Ba Island
Located around 3km from Cat Ba Town, down an unmarked alley in the village of Ang Soi, this heritage house was carefully moved here from the outskirts of…
Candidasa
This lagoon-side Hindu community follows the pacifist teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Guests may stay for short or extended periods, but are expected to…
Chin State
The town's newest hotel also has the nicest room, making it worth the 15-minute trudge uphill from the KBZ Bank in the centre of town. It's the 2nd-floor…
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