Historic Hotels & Resorts in Yangon from NZ$27

Historians and history buffs alike will want to visit the chinatown and temples during a trip to Yangon. While you're visiting, you may want to admire the scenic lakeside.

In Yangon, you'll find 305 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Yangon is notable for its temples and Chinatown district, and landmarks include Kaba Aye Pagoda, Karaweik Palace and Aung San Suu Kyi House. Cultural venues include Myanmar Gems Museum, National Museum of Myanmar and Yangon National Theatre. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Thuwanna YTC Stadium and Myanmar Plaza.

When you choose a historic hotel, you'll sleep in a building that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Yangon, giving a real sense of character.

You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Yangon, you won't find a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.