Where to stay in Myanmar: Best areas for travelers

• Yangon: For some of the best stays in town, you can't beat the Platinum River View Hotel, The Gandamar Hotel and the TRYP by Wyndham Yangon. If you love nature you'll love this place, with Inya Lake, Kandawgyi Lake and People's Park just waiting for you to explore. If you're in town for a few days, be sure to drop by Kandawgyi Nature Park, Maha Bandoola Garden and Maha Bandula Park too.
• Mandalay: You'll have your work cut out for you working out which attractions to head to here first. Get started at Mandalay Hill, Mandalay Palace and Yadanarpon Diamond Plaza. If you've still got time on your hands, pay a visit to Zegyo Market and Kuthodaw Pagoda. Want to know where to get a wonderful night's sleep? The Hotel Shwe Pyi Thar, the Hotel Hazel and the Shwe Yè Mon Hotel are our favorites.
• Nyaung-U: This destination is beloved by travelers for many things, but Nyaung U Market, Ananda Temple and Bagan Archaeological Museum are standouts. Throw in Bagan Golden Palace, Shwezigon Pagoda and Dhammayangyi Temple and you've got yourself an unforgettable itinerary. The WEStay at Bagan Lotus Hotel, the Myanmar Han Hotel and The Regency Hotel have everything you need for a relaxing night's sleep.
• Nyaungshwe: This place is a traveler's dream come true, with plenty of things to see and do. Dive headfirst into sightseeing at Mingalar Market. While you're in exploring mode, take a look at Nyaung Ohak and Yadana Manaung Padoda too. When you need to call it a day, you can't go past the Inle Heritage Stilt House, the Golden Island Cottages Nampan Hotel or the Amazing Inlay Resort.
• Naypyidaw: Collect new memories in this destination at awesome attractions such as Gem Museum. National Museum and Uppatasanti Paya are also on the to-do lists of many visitors. When you've had enough sightseeing, kick back in a cozy room at the PARKROYAL Nay Pyi Taw, the Royal President Hotel or the Junction Hotel.